10/20/2026
LIONS CLUB STUDENT OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER
October’s Student of the Month is part of a family affair as her sister was selected Student of the Month back in 2022. She is a well-rounded, fully involved, student and community member.
She is currently ranked 7th in the Senior class and sports an excellent 4.245 GPA. She has achieved the High Honor Roll multiple times throughout her career. She has been awarded Outstanding Department Student in Social Studies, English, Math, and Art two times. She has earned her Academic Letter and an Academic Lantern. As a student of art, she has earned 3 Scholastic Silver Keys for Photography and a Scholastic Gold Key for Film. She also has won the Sailor Ambassador Award. She is a member of the National Honor Society and serves as President. She is the Student Council Vice-President and President of the National Art Honor Society. Her other involvements include the Theater program, the Art Club and the LEO Club. As part of her success in art, she was elected as the student representative to Public Art Vermilion, which features and encourages art throughout the city.
As part of her community involvement, she has been selected as Miss Vermilion, Festival of the Fish Queen and Festival of the Fish Court throughout the past years.
When asked about her teacher’s comments, they would include positive and enthusiastic, helpful and welcoming to others. Seeing her interactions through the school, she is a positive presence and her personality is uplifting and joyful.
The October Student of the Month is Summer Ellis, daughter of proud parents Savannah and Shawn Ellis.
Summer plans to attend college for marketing and musical theater.
Pictured below: Father Shawn Ellis, mother Savannah Ellis, October SOM Summer Ellis, Lions Club member Mike D'Egidio
