Rotary Club of Renton

Apply NOW to become Student of the Month

Good afternoon, RHS 12^th graders! I hope that this finds you doing well!

The Rotary Club of Renton traditionally recognizes a Student of the Month from each RSD high school, September through May. While the program had been paused as a result of the pandemic, I am excited to announce that the Rotary Club of Renton is now prepared to celebrate Students of the Months, from September through December!!! That means I need you to apply!

The Rotary Youth of the Month (RYOM) for September is always the Senior Class President. For the months of October – May, students (you!) will need to apply.

Download the application from the Rotary Club of Renton website. The application may pull from information that you may already be gathering for other applications. It can take about an hour to complete. If you have questions about how to complete your application, please let me know.

Applications received afterwards will be need to be received by December to be considered for the January RYOM, by January for the February RYOM and so on.

Selected students will receive a certificate, plus are able to showcase this accomplishment on applications. Beginning in January, there may even be the option of joining the Rotary Club of Renton Zoom luncheon.

Student of the Month- September 2020- May 2021

Catherine Dang, September 2020 Student of the Month

Fulltime Running Start student at Bellevue College
Athlete & Co-Captain on the RHS’s gymnastics team
Member & President of Key Club
Member of the Human Services Advisory of Renton.

Although my hobbies revolve around creativity and include dancing, singing, and painting; my future career goals include earning my Real Estate license and earning an MBA through UW Foster School of Business. I am aspiring to focus on the logistics behind business administration and Information Systems.

Jenny Huynh, October 2020 Student of the Month

Student in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Vice President of the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA)
Treasurer for Junior State of America
Vice President for the Freshmen class of 2020
Class President during my sophomore year.

I earned a letter on the RHS' tennis and gymnastics varsity team, and you may have seen me perform at the Multicultural show the last three years.

Narciso Carig, November 2020 Student of the Month

Student in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Member of Filipino Student Union
VP of the K-pop Club
President of Junior State of America
Public Relations Advisor for the Japanese Research Club
Previously, ASB for class of 2021 my freshmen year.

I am now in the process of enrolling in South Korea's Silla University to study the Korean language for two years. Then, I intend on pursuing a BA in Fashion Design at Seoul National University. After, I may continue and earn a PhD in Fashion Management. I hope to become a fashion designer for my own company based in South Korea, or work for a major fashion company I love so I can input my creative pieces into the work-space.

Richie Doan, December 2020 Student of the Month

Student in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
President of RHS' Running Club
Athlete in Cross Country and Track & Field
Member of Key Club
Member of HOSA

Playing the violin and running are my hobbies and really help in stretching my physical and cognitive capabilities. I take violin lessons through Keys for Change and have been able to perform at a multitude of venues and for esteemed musicians.

Gabriel Sharp, January 2021 Student of the Month

Varsity Tennis Team
Participated in the 2017 USATF Hershey National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships
Received an Award for Academic Excellence in 2019-2020

I am very interested in the world around me and have traveled to Switzerland, Rome, Malta, and several states around the US that include CA, ID, OR, and AZ. I love to study psychology, mathematics, and I am interested in wellness activities like working out, walking, jogging, and healthy cooking.

When I graduate, I hope to study abroad at a University or on the West Coast of the US like California or Hawaii.

Ping Yu, February 2021 Student of the Month

Member of Key Club
Member & Treasurer of RHS Math Club
The Green Team Club
Volunteer Service at Luther’s Table
Volunteer Service at the Salvation Army

Besides volunteering, I enjoy working out, watching movies, playing video games, and doing further studies on subjects I enjoy like math, business, and biology. I event spent a summer at RTC taking Pre-Calculus.

I really want to invest in myself and my future and I have considered the military for all of the benefits including cost of education, but I have also considered studying investment and business at a university.

Michelle Ramirez, March 2021 Student of the Month

Secretary & President for Jobs for Americas Graduates
Treasurer for Latinx Student Union
Performed Multicultural Festival 9th & 12th grade
JV Softball
JV Basketball
Honor Awards in World History and Language Arts
Received WA State Seal of Biliteracy Proficient-Spanish

A unique talent that I have would be public speaking. I’ve always been a very talkative person and an extrovert. I realized how much my voice impacts many. I speak up on issues like homelessness, injustice for BIPoC, politics, and more. I’ve been able to participate in public events, create podcasts about these issues, start discussions, and overall, bring awareness.

I spend my spare time journaling, meditating, working out, and advocating for others. Hobbies in which I take part would be cooking, dancing, journaling.

My plans after graduation would be to go into a Four-year University to get my bachelor's degree in criminal justice and possibly do a minor in psychology. Later on, I plan to go into one of the military branches, army, navy, or marine, join the F.B.I. or C.I.A. and help many.

Meymun Mohamud, April 2021 Student of the Month

My hobbies are reading, solving math problems, drawing, and studying.
I was born and raised in Somalia
Fled Somalia in 2007 to Ethiopia and finally to America
My education and family are very important to me and a huge part of my life. Most of my spare time is used spending quality time with my family and studying. I am proud to say I have 3 brothers and 7 sisters!
I love to help people

I hope to become a dentist after I graduate. I want to be a dentist because I dream of helping people love their smiles. One day I hope to go back to my country and help them too, it is my passion, and it brings me joy.

Shreeyamsa Pouel, May 2021 Student of the Month

Born and raised in a multilingual and multicultural environment
Performs Hindi & Nepali cultural dances
Can fluently read, write, and speak in three languages- Nepali, Hindi and English!
Loves to Networking and meet new people
Tutors at the Nepali Youth Association to help Nepalese American youths learn how to read, write and speak in Nepali.
Volunteers for the Nepali Seattle Society, dedicating over 11 hours a week to support the organization.
Spends spare time watching Hindi and Nepali movies, watching YouTube, and cooking.
Multiple clubs at school, Community services of Key Club, to helping the environment through the Recycling Club, and of course Badminton Club