Bridge City, Texas, December 13, 2016 – The Bridge City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the December Student of the Month for Orangefield High School is Anna VanPelt. Anna was presented her certificate and gift bag by Chamber Ambassador Wanda McGraw of Sabine Federal Credit Union, at the December 13th coffee hosted by Bridge City ISD. She received gift certificates and gifts from: The Classy Peacock, Bridge City Walmart, Wellspring Credit Union, Beaumont Occupational Services, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Bridge City, Sabine Federal Credit Union, COS Printing, Sabine River Ford, Complete Staffing, Serendipity Chicks, Neches Federal Credit Union, Bridge City Bank, Five Point Credit Union, and Lamar State College Orange.
Anna is the daughter of Robert and Deena VanPelt. She has a GPA of 4.98 and is ranked 1 of 108. Anna’s awards and honors include:
· All A Honor Roll
· Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Representative for Orangefield High School
· Youth Leadership Southeast Texas Representative 2016-2017
· Orangefield Big “O” awards in numerous subjects
· Second Team All-District Volleyball
· All-KOGT Volleyball Team
· Homecoming Princess 2015-2016
Anna’s clubs and organizations include:
· National Honor Society President
· Senior Class President
· Member of FCCLA
· Member of Student Council
· Varsity Volleyball
· Varsity Golf
· UIL Spelling-Regionals for 3 years and state qualifier last year
In community service, Anna has volunteered for Little Dribblers, First Presbyterian Church of Orange, Volunteer at Shangri-La and helped with OHS canned food drives.
“Anna VanPelt is a very smart young lady and is such an asset to our Academic Challenge Team,” Mrs. Campbell, History teacher.
“Anna always serves as a positive role model to others. She strives for excellence and never gives up. One of her most admirable qualities is that she truly wants to understand what she is learning and why. I have enjoyed having Anna as a student” Mrs. Jenkins, Science teacher.
“Anna VanPelt is the type of student that teachers love to have in their classroom. Anna shines in all aspects of her high school career, both in and out of the classroom. She is involved in numerous school activities including volleyball, golf, class officer, and National Honor Society. Anna has also excelled in her UIL Academic endeavors qualifying for state level competition in the spelling and vocabulary contest. She is a leader for her class and the entire student body”, Mrs. Bellard, technology teacher.
“Anna VanPelt leads by example. She is a dependable, hard-working and well-rounded student. She excels in her classes and has proven herself to be one of the top spellers in the state of Texas by placing 15th at least year’s UIL Academic state meet. As the president of National Honor Society, Anna shows initiative and leadership skills. I look forward to having her at my side this year as we work together to have a successful year of NHS service and activities.” Mrs. Droddy, technology teacher.
After graduation, Anna plans to attend either the University of Texas or Baylor University in the fall and major in Government of Political Science with a focus on Pre-Law.
Pictured left to right: Ambassador Wanda McGraw of Sabine Federal Credit Union, Director of Curriculum Kim Smalley, Counselor Candi Patterson, Deena VanPelt, Anna VanPelt, Superintendent Dr. Stephen Patterson, and Principal Zach Quinn.
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