Makenna Wilham, daughter of Aaron and Jennifer Wilham, has been named February-Senior-of-the-month at Mount Pulaski High School. She was selected for this honor based on the criteria of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
During her time at MPHS Makenna has stayed actively involved in sports and organizations. She has played Volleyball, Basketball, and Track. She has also been on Student Council for 3 years, currently serving as Secretary. She has also participated in Science Olympiad, Academic Challenge, Yearbook, Pep Band, Concert Band, and NHS.
Makenna has maintained Straight A’s all throughout high school. She recently earned her Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish.
Outside of school Makenna has done Trick or Treating for canned goods and helped with Fall Festival and Christmas on Vinegar Hill. She also works in housekeeping at Comfort Inn and as a Dietary Aide at Vonderlieth Living Center.
Makenna plans to attend Valparaiso University in the fall for their Physicians Assistant program.
The Senior-of-the-Month program is sponsored by Conaway Handyman Service and Downing, Przykopanski, Clements, & May Insurance Agency, Inc.. They are also in the running for the $500 Senior-of-the-Year award sponsored by INB.