September Students of the Month - Eufala Indian Journal

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October 9, 2024

September Students of the Month

By 6th GRADE

This is Eufaula Middle School’s September Students of the Month.

Julia Daniels is the daughter of Jessica and Micah Daniels. Her favorite class is Geography and her future plans include acting.

Brantley Yates is the son of Lindsey and Mitch Yates. His favorite class is Geography, and his future plans include being a semi-truck driver.

7th GRADE

Annabelle Anderson is the daughter of Julie Bailey. Her favorite class is English and Geography. Her future plans include becoming a lawyer.

Asah Francis is the son of AJ Francis. His favorite class is Math and his future plans include becoming a baseball player.

8th GRADE

Trinity Bumgarner is the daughter of Rashelle and Kenny Bumgarner. Her favorite class is Math and her future plans include riding horses and maybe becoming a veterinarian.

Kyler Norris is the son of Gary Norris. His favorite class is Drama and his future plans include becoming a chef.

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