Eufaula Middle School October Student of the Month named

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November 15, 2023

Thank you Aspire Health for sponsoring Eufaula Middle School’s October Student of the Month.

The honorees include:

6th Grade: Taylor Galliton, the daughter of Kimberly and Travis Galliton. Her favorite class is math and her future plans include college.

Asher Lange: The son of Melinda Lange. His favorite class is basketball and his future plans include making a BIG change in the world.

7th Grade: Olivia Collett, the daughter of Addison and Adam Collett. Her favorite subject is English and her future plans are to be a pilot.

Dakota Kiker, the son of Jennifer and Dennis Kiker. His favorite class is English and his future plans are to own a railroad.

8th Grade: Leah Green is the daughter of Courtney and Ryan Green. Her favorite class is English and her future plans are to be an English teacher.

Eli Hearod is the son of Bobbie and Carl Hearod. His favorite class is athletics and his future plans are to become an occupational therapist.

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