Vote now: Meet the finalists for Rockford Register Star Student of the Week, March 25-29
We asked area high schools to nominate students for Student of the Week based on academic achievement, leadership, citizenship, character, public service and participation in clubs and activities.
This week's finalists include a student who is setting and meeting goals while still making time to help his friends, an academic scholar with an interest in medicine and a dedicated and hardworking student who engages others.
We publish a list of Student of the Week finalists every Monday at rrstar.com and every Tuesday in the Rockford Register Star. Readers can vote online as many times as they wish until 11 a.m. Thursday.
The winner of the online poll is announced at rrstar.com every Friday and in print Sunday in the Rockford Register Star.
Here are this week's finalists.
Cama'Jay Casson-London, East
Cama'Jay Casson-London, 18, is one of those students who puts a smile on your face when he comes in the doors. He has worked hard the past few years to stay on top of his schoolwork as well as participating in football, track and basketball and supporting his friends through some incredibly difficult circumstances. Since senior year began, he has been on top of his goals for life after high school. Casson-London worked hard to decide what college would be best for him, his major and his ability to afford a higher education. He just signed a letter of intent to play football next year for St. Xavier, as well. Casson-London is an all-around great student who will be missed at East when he graduates in June.
Jeffrey Mathew, Auburn
Jeffrey Mathew is a senior and member of the Gifted Academy at Auburn High School. He is currently ranked fifth in his class. He excels in the most rigorous math and science classes at Auburn. His career interest in medicine reflects his passion and academic strengths. Teachers say consistency, focus and analysis are among his traits. In terms of extracurriculars, Mathew is a four-year member of the tennis team, soccer team and a member of the National Honor Society, treasurer of the Model United Nations, the HOSA Club and the ACES/Science Olympiad program. Outside of school, Mathew volunteers regularly for the local UW-Health hospital system, his church ministry and is a mainstay in his youth band (guitar). His positive, low-key manner and work ethic enhances the productivity ofothers who work with him. His deep-seated commitment to accomplishing tasks is an inspiration to students and faculty alike at Auburn.
Monika Toltzman, Boylan
Monika Toltzman is a junior at Boylan Catholic High School where she is a leader in the classroom and on the volleyball court. She is extremely dedicated and hardworking in the classroom. She asks great questions, cares about her learning, and loves to share extra "fun facts" about what the class is studying. She is a kind, respectful, and friendly young woman who recently helped lead the Natural Helpers retreat.
Chris Green is a Rockford Register Star general assignment reporter. He can be reached at 815-987-1241, via email at cgreen@rrstar.com and Twitter @chrisfgreen.
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