Student Of The Month

In October of 2022, the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton began recognizing deserving high school students
in our communities with the Student of the Month award.
 
The program recognizes students from Cedarburg and Grafton High School who demonstrate hard work through school, employment, or other activities. They must show a strong dedication to community service or have made a meaningful or lasting contribution to their community. Students are selected each month by the school and recognized at a Rotary lunch. The award will be given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check for their own use, and a $50 donation is made in their name to a charity of their choice. 
 
Student of the Month - Rook Levihn (GSH) December 2025
Grafton High School senior Rook Levihn was recognized as the December Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Dec. 11 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
“Rook is an outstanding representative of our high school who is always striving to make GHS a better place for all students,” said Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson. Levihn excels academically and has taken seven advanced placement classes during his senior year including AP government, AP economics, AP physics and AP Spanish. He is vice president of the senior class, is involved with the development of the yearbook and was a cast member in the recent winter play performance of “Stripes.”
 
As the voice of the Black Hawks, Levihn provides daily announcements and updates for students. He is also leader of the GHS Fan Club supporting student athletes. He ran cross country this past fall. The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice.
 
Levihn chose the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to receive his donation. The organization is dedicated to finding forever families for children waiting to be adopted from foster care in the United States and Canada. 
 
Pictured: Rotary Student of the Month Rook Levihn, second from right, is pictured with (from left) Grafton High Principal Scott Mantei, Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson and Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president Dave Stern.  Photo Credit: Gail Ostermann
Student of the Month - Mia Hurd (CHS) November 2025

Mia Hurd, a senior at Cedarburg High School, was introduced by Casey as our Rotary Student of the Month for November. As he began reading the long list of her accomplishments, club members could be seen visibly shaking their heads in awe! Mia has maintained a remarkable 4.336 GPA while completing eight college-level courses, including the demanding trio of AP Chemistry, AP Calculus BC and AP German Language and Culture. Calling her a “dedicated leader and volunteer,” Casey said she actively participates in the National Honor Society, Women in STEM, Best Buddies and German Club. She has accumulated over 170 hours of community service, including involvement in Walk4Water, a joint collaboration between our club and the high school’s Global Scholars program.

She is also an accomplished athlete and has been a key player on the Bulldogs Soccer team, helping them earn the 2024 North Shore Conference Championship and Regional Championships in 2023 and 2024.  She will graduate a semester early and will attend Marquette University, where she will play soccer.

In accepting her award, she said her only regret was not having more time to join more clubs! “I will forever be grateful for my time at CHS, and I will always take pride in being able to call myself a Bulldog,” Mia said.

Mia chose Balance to receive the $50 donation that our club will make in her name. The organization helps people living with disabilities, including Mia’s brother who has Autism. She has been a volunteer with the organization the past three summers.

Pictured: Casey Bowe, left, Cedarburg High School principal and Dave Stern, right, president of the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton, recognize Mia Hurd as the Rotary Student of the Month.  Photo Credit: Gail Ostermann
Student of the Month - Ian Cornelius (GHS) October 2025
Grafton High School senior Ian Cornelius was recognized as the October Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Oct. 16 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei called Cornelius a “genuine great young man who is a top student in his class.”
 
Cornelius will have played both football and basketball all four years of high school and has earned a two-time all-conference honorable mention on the football team, of which he has served as an honorary captain. He is also a member of the National Honor Society, is a volunteer with the Leo Club and is a leader in the Spanish club. He holds a 4.311 cumulative GPA and will graduate with a total of 16 Advanced Placement classes.
 
“I’ve enjoyed being both a strong student, and capable athlete, which has made my high school experience incredibly fun and successful. I am greatly thankful that I have been recognized by the Rotary Foundation for my efforts,” Cornelius said.  He will attend UW-Madison next fall with plans of becoming an actuary.
 
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities.
 
The students receive a $50 chamber gift check and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice.Cornelius chose Mr. Bob’s Under the Bridge to receive his donation. He has been an avid volunteer for the charity, which provides support to the homeless in Milwaukee, and credits Mr. Bob with being an incredible role model to him.
 
Pictured: Rotary Student of the Month Ian Cornelius, center, is pictured with Dave Stern, left, president of the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton and Grafton High School principal Scott Mantei, right.  Photo Credit: Gail Ostermann
Student of the Month - Allison Becker (CHS) September 2025
Cedarburg High School senior Allison Becker was recognized as the September Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Sept. 11 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
“Allison exemplifies what it means to be a Bulldog, demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and a deep dedication to our school community,” said high school principal Casey Bowe.
With a 4.3 GPA, Becker ranks at the top of her class. Her leadership, according to Bowe, extends from her role on the Class of 2026 student council leadership team to her contributions on the Principal’s Leadership Team, where she helped draft the new mission, vision and values statements that will shape the school's future.  
 
Becker is the voice of CHS, delivering announcements over the intercom daily with “positive energy,” Bowe said. She is also a member of the ski team, National Honor Society, mock trial team, math team and German Club. By graduation, Becker will have completed 11 college-level courses at CHS and has volunteered over 115 hours of community service, tutoring middle school students, supporting elementary arts programs, and even raking leaves for families needing support. She plans to attend UW-Madison next fall.
 
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities.
The students receive a $50 chamber gift check and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice.
Becker selected Safe Families for Children, MKE to receive her donation.
 
Pictured: Casey Bowe, left, Cedarburg High School principal, and Cindy Petted, right, president-nominee of the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton, recognize Allison Becker as the Rotary Student of the Month.  Photo Credit: Gail Ostermann
Student of the Month - Anna Holzer (GHS) May 2025
 
Grafton High School senior Anna Holzer was recognized as the May Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on May 21 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
Holzer has completed five Advanced Placement courses as a senior and is taking the PLTW Capstone course for Biomedical Science, which challenges students to apply the knowledge they’ve accumulated to solve real-world problems. Outside the classroom, Holzer has competed in both volleyball and softball. As a pitcher, she threw a no-hitter this past spring. She is also a Black Hawk Crew mentor and the president of the G.H.S. National Honor Society.
 
Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson described Holzer as a positive presence in the building and a role model for others. She plans to attend Carroll University to study nursing.
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities.
The students receive a $50 chamber gift check and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice.
Holzer chose Mel’s Charities to receive her donation.
 
Rotary Student of the Month Anna Holzer is pictured with (l-r) Dave Stern, president-elect of the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton, Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson and Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei.
Student of the Month - Mimi Hart (CHS) April 2025
 
Cedarburg High School senior Miriam “Mimi” Hart was recognized as the April Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on April 17 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
With a GPA of 4.44, Hart ranks at the very top of her class, according to Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe. “Mimi exemplifies what it means to be a Bulldog through her academic excellence, leadership and dedication to the school community,” Bowe said.
 
Hart is the vice president of the class of 2025 and has been an essential member of the Principal’s Leadership Team, which is drafting new mission, vision and values statements that will shape the school’s future. Hart has completed 10 college-level courses at C.H.S and has volunteered over 240 hours in the community. As a student athlete, she has scored more than 1,000 points in her high school basketball career. “I made it a goal of mine to get as involved in my school and community as possible,” Hart said in accepting her award. “These opportunities have helped develop me over these years and helped make me the person I am today.”
 
Hart plans to attend the University of Madison to study either environmental or industrial engineering. 
 
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice. Hart chose the Wisconsin Lions Camp to receive her donation. The camp offers free week-long sessions for individuals with a range of disabilities from vision impairments to intellectual disabilities. 
 
Photo Caption: Rotary Student of the Month Miriam “Mimi” Hart, right, is pictured with (l-r) Minal Hahm, president of the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton, and Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe.

Student of the Month - Colin Garvey (GHS) March 2025

Grafton High School senior Colin Garvey was recognized as the March Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on March 20 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post. 

According to Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson, Garvey has a “passion for volunteering” and is an excellent all-around representative of GHS and the community of Grafton. He has been an integral member of the LEO club at both the middle and high school levels, serving as this year’s president. LEO clubs are a youth organization of Lions Clubs International which encourages youths to develop leadership qualities by participating in social service activities. 

“I’ve seen him mentoring our students and he serves as a great role model,” Nelson said. 

Garvey also plays trombone in the Wind Ensemble and other extracurricular bands and is a runner who competes in the challenging 5,000 meter track event. He will be recognized at graduation as one of the top 10 academic students in his senior class and is currently enrolled in five Advanced Placement classes. Garvey will be attending UW Wisconsin-Madison to pursue a career in economics. 

The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. 

The students receive a $50 chamber gift check and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice. Garvey chose Mr. Bob’s Under the Bridge to receive his donation. Mr. Bob’s provides basic necessities such as clothing and hygiene products for the homeless in the Milwaukee area.

Photo Caption: Rotary Student of the Month Colin Garvey, (red shirt) is pictured with (l-r): Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson, Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton President Minal Hahm, and Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei.  

Student of the Month - Ryan Severson (CHS) Feb 2025
Cedarburg High School senior Ryan Severson was recognized as the February Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Feb. 13 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post. 

High School Principal Casey Bowe called Severson a “role model” and an “outstanding representative of C.H.S. and the Rotary Club’s values of service and community building.” Despite enrolling in some of the most challenging courses, Severson maintains an impressive 4.5 GPA. He founded the Fashion Club and is currently developing a website to connect students with tutors, which Bowe said showcases his commitment to innovation and peer support. He is a member of the Principal’s Leadership Team, where he is actively involved in drafting new mission, vision and values statements that will shape the future of C.H.S. He is also president of the National Honor Society and the Global Scholars Program. Outside of the classroom, Severson coaches youth basketball for the recreation department and trains as an accomplished long-distance runner. Severson plans to pursue a career in the field of business and economics.

The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities.

The students receive a $50 chamber gift check and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice. Severson chose SecureFutures to receive his donation. The program empowers teens by giving them the education, tools and mentorship to become financially literate.

Pictured is Student of the Month Ryan Severson, right, with Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe.
Photo provided by Cindy Petted and article written by Gail Ostermann, both Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton members.
 

Student of the Month - Josstyn Durst (GHS) Jan 2025
Grafton High School senior Josstyn Durst was recognized as the January Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Jan. 30 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
Durst holds leadership roles in a number of school activities.  She is the captain of the girl's cross-country team and has competed in the sport all four years of high school. She has also been a member of the high school marching and concert bands for four years and serves as section leader. 
 
“From her freshman to senior years, we could see in Josstyn the evolution of a leader,” said Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei, calling her “a champion for others.”
 
As a junior, Durst took over as president of the Amnesty International program, which this year hosted a food drive for Ozaukee families in need. She is also a member of the school's Black Hawk Crew, which guides and supports incoming freshmen as they transition into high school. “This opportunity has definitely taught me a lot about leadership and confidence,” Durst said. Durst, who has taken four advanced placement classes, plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Madison or the University of Pittsburgh to pursue a career in law and criminology.
 
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice. Durst chose the Humane Society to receive her donation.
 
Pictured are Student of the Month Josstyn Durst, center, receives her award from the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president-elect Dave Stern, left, and Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei. Story & Photo credit: Gail Ostermann, Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton.
Student of the Month - Tess Latzl (CHS) Dec 2024
Cedarburg High School senior Tess Latzl was recognized as the December Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Dec. 12 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
Latzl, who is the president of the Best Buddies program at Cedarburg High School, is described by High School Principal Casey Bowe as an “impactful senior leader” who is known for her “well-rounded academic excellence and mature, humble demeanor.”
 
She has accumulated over 120 hours of documented community service. Under her leadership, the Best Buddies program at CHS this year was presented with the outstanding chapter award given to one high school in every state and was recently highlighted on CBS 58’s “Natalie’s Everyday Heroes” segment.  Best Buddies is an international organization dedicated to ending social, physical and economic isolation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
 
“As a local and state leader for Best Buddies, Tess advocates for inclusivity and challenges herself and others to embrace acceptance, understanding and striving for excellence,” Bowe said. Additionally, Latzl has volunteered at the annual dinner dance for Mel’s Charities and works with elementary schools on such things as their Kindness Retreat. 
 
Latzl plans to attend UW-Oshkosh in the fall, majoring in both elementary and special education.
 
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check for their own use, and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice. Latzl chose Best Buddies to receive her donation.
 
Photo Caption: Student of the Month Tess Latzl, center, receives her award from Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary Club president Minal Hahm, left, and Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe.
Student of the Month - Kaitlin Muecke (GHS) Nov 2024
Grafton High School senior Kaitlin Muecke was recognized as the November Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Nov. 14 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
School Superintendent Jeff Nelson said Muecke was selected for the award for her outstanding achievements in the classroom and beyond. She is currently taking advanced placement courses in calculus, biology and German and holds a 3.992 grade point average. As part of the Grafton School District’s Vision 2030 curriculum designed to prepare students to be career and life-ready, Muecke is also taking classes in biomedical innovations as well as auto service.
 
Outside the classroom, she is an accomplished student-athlete, serving as captain of her varsity volleyball team the past two seasons. She is a three-year varsity letter winner and a 3-time second-team all-conference nominee. She volunteers as an assistant coach for the John Long Middle School volleyball program, and last year led the 7th grade A team to a 13–1 season record. She also participates in the high school’s Best Buddies program and volunteers as a sideline photographer at all football games.
 
Kaitlin plans to attend an in-state university, majoring in either radiologic technology or engineering.
 
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check for their own use, and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice. Muecke chose Mel’s Charities to receive her donation.
 
Photo Caption: Student of the Month Kaitlin Muecke, second from right, is joined by (l-r) Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei, Rotary President Minal Hahm, and Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson to receive her award from the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton.
Student of the Month - Owen Frohmader (CHS) Oct 2024
OWEN FROHMADER NAMED OCTOBER ROTARY STUDENT OF THE MONTH
 
Cedarburg High School senior Owen Frohmader was recognized as the October Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Oct. 17 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.

Principal Casey Bowe said that Frohmader’s talents represent the diversity of C.H.S. students and called him a technical education “standout” who has completed and excelled in every carpentry and metalworking class offered in high school while taking advanced and college-level math courses. His skills are showcased in a sign he built for the C.H.S. Bulldog Café for which he created a welded metal frame and precision-cut metal graphic. The sign is backlit by LED lighting and layered in front of rough, weathered barn wood.

“He is known for being driven, kind, hardworking, broadly intelligent, and immensely talented,” Bowe said.

Frohmader is one of the top high school competitive archers in the nation, earning the title of Wisconsin Shooter of the Year three times and National Shooter of the Year twice. He plans to graduate from high school at the end of this semester and work in the family business while continuing to shoot archery locally and nationally. He will then attend the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky in the fall of 2025, which is currently ranked #1 in collegiate archery. 

The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check for their own use, and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice.
 
Frohmader chose the Kniestedt Foundation to receive his donation. The Foundation is a program that supports veterans and empowers them to have a connection to nature through hunting and shooting.
 
The above photo shows Owen Frohmader after receiving the Rotary Student of the Month Award from Rotary President-Elect Dave Stern, left. Also in the photo is C.H.S. Principal Casey Bowe, right.
Photo Credit: Gail Ostermann
 
Student of the Month - Anna Levy (CHS) May 2024
Cedarburg High School senior Anna Levy was recognized as the May Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on May 9 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
In addition to being an excellent student, C.H.S. Principal Casey Bowe noted that Levy has logged 425 hours of documented community service during her high school career. “Anna’s compassion and care for others is evident in how she serves,” he said.
 
It’s not surprising that Levy embraces community service and volunteerism. It was her grandmother, Janet Levy, who started the community service program at C.H.S. back in the ‘90s and is her inspiration. “Thanks to her, community service is a huge part of the student culture at Cedarburg and it’s really cool to see so much excitement still around today,” Levy said in accepting her Rotary award.
 
Levy has volunteered at Riveredge Nature Center as a camp counselor, at the elementary and middle schools as part of the coding club to teach younger students about computer science and most recently as a reading tutor at Westlawn Elementary School. She also has volunteered many nights at Ozaukee Family Services during their free counseling sessions for struggling families.
 
This past year, she served as a board member on the community service leadership team which hosted a Thanksgiving dinner for senior citizens, organized a holiday card drive which donated 800 handmade cards to local nursing homes and coordinated the Mel’s Magic Moment dinner dance for individuals with disabilities. She also has worked as a certified nursing assistant at a local nursing home as part of the Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship program. Next year, she will attend Villanova University to pursue a degree in nursing.
 
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check for their own use, and the Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student’s choice. Levy chose to donate her charitable award to Ozaukee Family Services.
 
Photo Caption: C.H.S. Principal Casey Bowe and Anna Levy as our May 2024 Student of the Month.
Student of the Month - Trevor Nauta  (GHS) - April 2024
Our April student of the month Trevor Nauta, a senior at Grafton High School, was described by Superintendent Jeff Nelson as a great student and a leader in academics, athletics, and service at GHS and across the state. Trevor has an impressive list of high school accomplishments, most notably his involvement in the school’s LEO Club, which is the youth version of The Lions and focuses on service in the school and community. He has been the club president for 2 years and is currently serving as district Leo liaison. He was also instrumental in bringing the LEO program to the middle school and growing its membership from 20 to 75 students. 

Trevor also helped to collect around 500 toys in the Kids2Kids Toy Drive this past year as part of the Kapco Enterprises Student Leadership Team. Fueling his interest in government, he has participated in programs like Badgers Boys State, Ozaukee County Youth Government Day, and the Wisconsin State Senate Scholar program. 

Trevor said he plans to pursue a degree in Finance and Political Science at a 4-year university, yet to be decided.  “My goal,” he said, “is to remain actively engaged in my community and eventually serve in an elected office to give back to the place that has given me so much.” 

Trevor chose to donate his $50 Rotary award to the Grafton Education Foundation in support of the many teachers who have supported him. Click here to watch Trevor's presentation. 

Pictured are Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president Mike Herbrand, left, with Student of the Month Trevor Nauta, Grafton School District Superintendent and club member Jeff Nelson, and Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei.  Photo Credit: Gail Ostermann.

Student of the Month - Mary Stroebel (CHS) March 2024
Smart, talented, dedicated and driven. That’s how Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe described our March Student of the Month Mary Stroebel. “Her academic prowess is undeniable,” Casey said noting that she will graduate as the Salutatorian of her class with a grade point average of 4.61.  Wow!  Most of us didn’t know that grade points went that high. Plus, she has completed 100 hours of formal volunteer work.
 
Mary is an accomplished student-athlete soccer player and has been recognized as an All-State soccer player by the WIAA several times. She will continue playing soccer after graduation at Northwestern University, where she will be pursuing a degree in economics.
 
In accepting the Rotary award, Mary said that Cedarburg holds a very close place in her heart and one day she hopes to return here to raise a family just like her parents did 30 years earlier. “I consider myself to be a Bulldog through and through, and I know that this community is something that is not easy to replicate. I am extremely grateful to call it home,” Mary said.
 
Mary designated her $50 Rotary award go to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Ozaukee County. As the youngest of eight siblings, Mary said she hopes that this contribution can help give more area kids the kind of support that she received from her older siblings.
 
Pictured are Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president Mike Herbrand, left, with Student of the Month Mary Stroebel, and Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe. Photo credit Gail Ostermann & Zoom video credit, Cindy Petted.
Student of the Month - Michael McNabb (GHS) - Feb 2024
Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president Mike Herbrand, left, with Student of the Month Michael McNabb and Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei.Grafton High School senior Michael McNabb was recognized as the Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton at its weekly lunch meeting on Feb. 15 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post.
 
Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei recognized McNabb for his significant accomplishments as a basketball player noting that he is the all-time leading scorer in Grafton High School history and has exceeded 2,000 career points. “In addition to basketball, Michael is an outstanding student leader at GHS, has challenged himself by taking rigorous coursework, and understands the importance of being a role model to future Black Hawks,” Mantei said.

The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities. The Club makes a $50 donation to a charity of the student‘s choice. 

In accepting his award, McNabb said his ultimate goal is to inspire the next generation of young athletes to pursue their dreams and become the best version of themselves as athletes and people just as he was inspired by those before him. He credited his family, coaches and teammates for his success. Click here to watch Michael's acceptance speech. 

McNabb will be attending Northern Michigan University to play basketball. He designated his Rotary donation go to Mel’s Charities.

Pictured are Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president Mike Herbrand, left, with Student of the Month Michael McNabb and Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei.
Photo Credit: Gail Ostermann  
Student of the Month - Miles Trompeter (CHS)  - Jan 2024
 
Our students of the month continue to amaze us! Casey introduced Cedarburg High School Senior Miles Trompeter as our January Student of the Month, calling him “an outstanding scholar with multiple talents, interests and a deep commitment to service above self.”
 
Miles has a remarkable 4.3 GPA while taking 10 college-level courses. He is a leader in the Robotics team (which will be presenting to our club on Feb. 8) and the Coding Club, where he has contributed to the CyberPatriot and Aerospace Jam teams (who presented their drone at a meeting last year.) He volunteers at local elementary schools teaching 5th graders how to code and complete fun tasks using small programmable robots. He is the trumpet section leader in the marching band, is lead trumpet in the Jazz Band, and No. 1 trumpet in the Symphonic Band. He earned his Eagle Scout status by building eight benches for the walking path behind Faith Lutheran Church.
 
While volunteering through Boy Scouts, he grew a deep connection with Family Sharing so Miles is donating his $50 Rotary award to them.
 
 
Pictured are Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president Mike Herbrand, left, with Student of the Month Miles Trompeter, and Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe. Photo credit Gail Ostermann & Zoom video credit, Cindy Petted.
Student of the Month - Brogan Ringgold & Juhi Jha (GHS) - Dec 2023
Grafton High School seniors Brogan Ringgold and Juhi Jha were recognized as the Students of the Month by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Graton at its weekly lunch meeting on Dec. 14 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post. “Both of these students were integral to the success of our “Every 15 Minutes” program conducted in October,” said Scott Mantei, Grafton High School principal. “This was a huge undertaking by these students demonstrating their strong leadership skills and commitment to the community.” “Every 15 Minutes” is a nationwide program designed to dramatically challenge students to think about the consequences of driving impaired or distracted. It involves the creation of a video and mock accident demonstration presented to students and the community at large. “We felt this was a natural connection to Rotary since they generously donated $3,000 to this project,” said Mantei. The video, available on youtube.com, has already received 14,000 views.
Ringgold is the senior class president and co-president of the student council. He is a student ambassador for the Grafton Education Foundation, participates in choir competitions, and is involved in Grassroots North Shore, a political action committee dedicated to voter education. He is also employed at Coco Tree Confectionery.
 
Jha is the president of HOSA, an organization for future health professionals, and is co-president of the student council. She is currently the lead volunteer trainer at Aurora Health Care as an Ozaukee Youth Apprentice.
 
The Rotary award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools, to students who demonstrate hard work through school, employment, or other activities. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check for their own use, and a $50 donation is made in their name to a charity of their choice. Ringgold designated his donation go to “When We All Vote,” an organization that encourages citizens to vote. Jha chose the American Heart Association for her donation.
 
 
Pictured are Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president Mike Herbrand, left, with Students of the Month Juhi Jha and Brogan Ringgold, Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei, and Grafton School District Superintendent and club member Jeff Nelson. Photo and video credit, Cindy Petted.
 
 
Student of the Month - Madison Engebose (CHS) - Nov 2023
Casey Bowe introduced Cedarburg High School senior Madison Engebose as our November Rotary Student of the Month.
 
Madison has completed over 100 hours of community service while excelling academically with a 4.5 GPA. She has taken 16 college-level and 11 Advanced Placement courses. She has actively participated in many extra-curricular activities including Math Team, Coding Club, FBLA/DECA, and Golf, where she was recently recognized as First Team All Northshore Conference, Academic All-State, and MVP of the CHS golf team. Casey said that Madison’s golf coach describes her leadership as “unparalleled.” “She has been involved in every aspect of the team, from organizing locker tags to organizing team dinners,” Casey said.

In accepting her award, a $50 chamber gift card and a $50 donation to a charity of her choice, Madison said she plans to play golf in college and major in computer science. Her dream job would be working for the PGA someday.
 
Her charitable donation will go to Baskets of Hope, which provides toys for patients at Children’s Hospital.
 
Pictured are Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton president Mike Herbrand, left, with Student of the Month Madison Engebose, and Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe. Photo credit, Cindy Petted.
Student of the Month - Grace Viesselmann (GHS) - May 2023
Grafton Superintendent and fellow Rotarian Jeff Nelson introduced our Student of the Month, Grace Viesselmann, a senior from Grafton High School.
Grace’s impressive resume includes: Class treasurer, VP of Student Council, President of National Honor Society, Black Hawk Crew Member, Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) member, and is an active athlete, playing volleyball, basketball, and track & field. Grace is currently enrolled in AP Calculus, AP Biology, and AP Economics and is planning on a major in biology/pre-pharmacy at either UW-Eau Claire or UW-Madison.

Grace has coordinated events supporting Family Sharing of Ozaukee County through her work at school and will donate her $50 to them. Congratulations Grace!
 
Pictured are GHS Principal Scott Mathei, Grace Viesselmann, and Grafton School District Superintendent & fellow Rotarian Jeff Nelson. Photo credit, Maggie Dobson
Student of the Month - Henry Cain (CHS) - Apr 2023
As our April 2023 Student of the Month, Henry Cain was introduced by CHS Principal Casey Bowe:
 
It is my honor to introduce you all to Mr. Henry Cain. Henry is currently a senior at Cedarburg High School. He has given back to the community through various service engagements with more than 120 documented hours. He is a leader amongst his peers, serving as a captain of his swimming and soccer teams. Henry was recognized for excellence in swimming as an All-American Honorable Mention and for his excellence in Service, Character, Scholarships, and Citizenship by the National Honor Society.

Henry Cain has sought a rigorous course load during his tenure at CHS, taking seven Advanced Placement courses and earning a remarkable 4.10 cumulative GPA in the process. Henry has deep ties to the community, and to our club as the son of fellow Rotarian Steve Cain and with three years of employment with the Olsen’s at the Piggly Wiggly in Cedarburg.

Henry consistently exemplifies what it means to be a Bulldog. Please welcome the Cedarburg High School Rotary Student of the Month, Mr. Henry Cain.
 
Pictured here are CHS Principal and fellow Rotarian Casey Bowe, Rotary Club President-Elect Mike Herbrand, Henry Cain, and Henry's proud Papa and fellow Rotarian, Steve Cain.  Photo credit, Gail Ostermann
Student of the Month - Katie Dembiec (GHS) - Mar 2023
Jeff Nelson, Rotarian and GSD Superintendent, introduced Kayla Dembiec as our March Student of the Month from Grafton High School. Kayla is the captain of the varsity dance team, vice president of the National Honor Society, coach of the middle school dance team, and a lifeguard. She is a student in AP Research and was the third-place state finisher of the American Legion Oratorical Contest. She said she had to write an eight to 10-minute speech on the United States Constitution, and then give that speech in front of an audience and panel of judges, completely memorized. Amazing! She plans to major in broadcast journalism. Kayla designated her $50 charitable donation from our club to Franciscan Peacemakers, which connects women survivors of sex trafficking to safe housing, meaningful work, and a healing network of support.
 
Pictured are L-R: Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson, Student of the Month Katie Dembiec, and Grafton High School Principal Scott Mantei.
Photo credit: Gail Ostermann.
 
Student Of The Month - Zakira Masslich (CSH) - Feb 2023
Cedarburg High School Principal, Casey Bowe, introduced this month’s Student of the Month Zakira Masslich. 
 
Zakira Masslich is a senior and one of Cedarburg High School’s most accomplished students. She is an active member of our Tennis Team, Math Team, AFS Club, Spanish Club, and FCA.  She is currently at the very top of her class per GPA despite nearly exhausting our most difficult offerings.  Her current schedule of six AP courses is arguably the most challenging course load we can offer a student at our school.  Her teachers report that her drive to learn and understand all aspects of each class challenges them to be even better teachers.  Not only does she seek out challenges, but she is persistently committed to overcoming them.  Zakira represents the best of what it means to be a Cedarburg Bulldog and I am honored to introduce Zakira Masslich as the CHS Rotary Student of the month. 
 
Zakira picked Family Sharing for her $50 donation and she also receives $50 in Cedarburg Chamber Bucks for herself.  Congrats!
 
 
Pictured are Rotary Club President Melissa Wraalstad, Zakira Masslich, Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe, and CSD Superintendent Jeridon Clark. Photo and video credit, Cindy Petted.
Student of the Month - GHS Amanda Hoenecke - Jan 2023
Jeff Nelson introduced the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton's January Student of the Month, Amanda Hoenecke, a Senior from Grafton High School.

Amanda’s passion and preparation were on display as she had her acceptance speech ready. Here are some of her 
involvements and accomplishments:
  • Student Council President
  • Graftonics
  • Winter Play
  • Band and Choir Student
  • Pep Band
  • Military History Book Club
  • Does the morning announcements on a daily basis
  • Spoke to incoming 9th-grade students at GHS experience last week
 
For being selected, our Club awarded Amanda $50 in Grafton Chamber Bucks and another $50 will be given to the charity of her choice, Avocates of Ozaukee County.
 
Pictured l-r, Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton's President-Elect Mike Herbrand, January 2023 Student of the Month Amanda Hoenecke, and Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson. Photo & video credit, Cindy Petted.
 
Student of the Month - CHS Evan Weber - Dec 2022
 
Casey Bowe, C-G Rotarian and CHS Principal, introduced Cedarburg High School’s Student of the Month for December 2022, senior Evan Weber.

Evan has been involved with many different service clubs and sports teams, including the National Honor Society, three years on the Student Council, being a key member of 
the Business Capstone class, Best Buddies, and leads the scheduling and working at concession stands for school events. He’s also had high levels of performance in the most challenging classes. In the classroom, on the field, and in the community, Evan is the consummate Bulldog. 
 
Evan chose Mr. Bob’s Under the Bridge as his charitable donation. 
 
Pictured are President-elect Mike Herbrand with Evan. Photo credit, Cindy Petted.
Student Of The Month - GHS Jordan Guerra - Nov 2022
Jordan Guerra, a senior at Grafton High School, is the first Grafton recipient of the Student of the Month program recently launched by the Cedarburg-Grafton Rotary. He was honored during today club luncheon meeting at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post in Cedarburg.
 
The program recognizes students from Cedarburg and Grafton High School who demonstrate hard work through school, employment, or other activities. They must show a strong dedication to community service or have made a meaningful or lasting contribution to their community.
 
In selecting Guerra, Grafton School Superintendent Jeff Nelson said he is actively involved in many school activities including varsity soccer, Leo’s, Military History Book Club, and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). “He is a strong student enrolled in Advanced Placement classes while also being a Youth Apprentice at Controlled Dynamics,” Nelson said. “You will often see Jordan volunteering at high school events with a video camera and microphone recording students and performers/athletes in action and then editing the clips for social media. He worked with me last year on creating our annual staff retiree videos and did a great job capturing our staff and their memories of working in our district.” Nelson said Guerra is a “giving person who will do great things” after leaving GHS. 
 
The award is given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check for their own use, and a $50 donation is made in their name to a charity of their choice. Guerra selected the Susan G. Komen Foundation as his designated charity.
 
Pictured: Club President Melissa Wraalstad, Student of the Month Jordan Guerra, and Grafton School District Superintendent Jeff Nelson. Photo credit, Cindy Petted.
 
Katie O’Connor Named Rotary Club's First Student of the Month - Oct 2022
Katie O’Connor, a senior at Cedarburg High School, is the first recipient of the Student of the Month program recently launched by the Rotary Club of Cedarburg-Grafton. She was honored at the club’s weekly lunch meeting on Nov. 3 at the Peter Wollner American Legion Post in Cedarburg. 
 
The program recognizes students from Cedarburg and Grafton High School who demonstrate hard work through school, employment or other activities, according to Melissa Wraalstad, club president. They must show a strong dedication to community service or have made a meaningful or lasting contribution to their community.
 
In selecting O’Connor, Cedarburg High School Principal Casey Bowe said she is one of the “most involved students” at CHS. She is a member of the AFS Club, Best Buddies Club, Drama Club, FCA, French Club, REDgen and the tennis team. She is also a gifted singer and was one of only 16 from across the state to be accepted into the All-State Vocal Jazz Choir this year. She performs with the Acapella and Bella Voce Choirs at CHS and has been cast as a principal role in the CHS musical for the past two years.
 
“Katie is a leader in our school. She holds herself to extremely high standards, supports her peers, works incredibly hard, and is respectful, kind, and humble,” Bowe said.
 
The award will be given monthly, alternating between Cedarburg and Grafton High Schools. The students receive a $50 chamber gift check for their own use, and a $50 donation is made in their name to a charity of their choice.  O’Connor selected Family Sharing of Ozaukee County as her designated charity.
 
 
Pictured are Rotary Club President Melissa Wraalstad and Katie O'Connor. Photo credit, Cindy Petted.