Zachariah poses with family and staff.

Meet our October Exceptional Student Award winners! Congratulations, Zachariah Scheib, fifth-grader at Winchester Elementary School; Elizabeth Kwok, a junior at Roseburg High School; Lily Bland, a senior at Roseburg High School; and Kada Brown, an eighth-grader at Fremont Middle School. Each month, students are chosen by their schools to receive the honor. Students may be recognized for a variety of achievements and successes such as academics, community-mindedness, character, positive influence, and extracurriculars.

Here's what their teachers had to say:

Zachariah is an exceptional fifth-grade student at Winchester Elementary! He enjoys learning and is an active contributor to the classroom, which has helped him to be a high-achieving student. However, what really sets him apart is his character. Zach is one of the friendliest kids you'll meet. He genuinely cares for others, and is known for being honest and fair. While playing his various sports, Zach displays great sportsmanship and coach-ability. Everyone loves to be around Zach, because he makes people feel special, and he's lots of fun! It is easy to see that Zach embodies what it means to be an outstanding leader in our Winchester Wolf Pack!

Zachariah poses with family and staff.

Elizabeth is a hardworking and organized student with a positive attitude. She excels in both academics and peer interactions, always being polite, cooperative, and a great communicator. Her dedication to math is impressive — having completed Math 111 and 112 during the summer, she's now taking Dual Credit Calculus as an 11th-grader after excelling in a highly competitive 10th-grade honors class. Elizabeth is also an excellent reader and writer, a critical thinker, and a compassionate community member. Her service in the Key Club is a testament to her commitment to her community. Her desire to succeed shines through her meticulous and thoughtful work. She is also organized and works well with her peers in partner shares and small group discussions. Elizabeth makes everyone around her better.

Elizabeth poses with family and staff.

Lily, an exceptional student, excels in all areas. Her kindness, engagement, and respectfulness are evident in her interactions. She consistently delivers high-quality work, and her quiet nature does not hinder her from demonstrating exceptional prowess in public speaking and engaging in discussions on personal subjects. Her unwavering determination and fearlessness are truly inspiring. Even in the face of adversity, Lily fearlessly tackles challenging college courses and continues to thrive. Her dedication, resilience, and commitment to her education make her a truly deserving candidate for this recognition.

Lily poses with family and staff.

Kada is a model student. She is a leader who leads by example. Her engagement and her ability to follow directions, show respect, and maintain high standards speak volumes to those around her. Not only is she a captain of her volleyball team, but she also participates in the Marching Band at the high school all while being a leader in all of her classes. Even with all the additional activities after school that keep her quite busy, she maintains excellent grades. In moments of chaos, Kada is a stable example to those around her. She sets goals for herself and always tries to measure up to her own lofty expectations of what a true student-athlete should be. She is a clear example of a student who embodies Fremont Middle School EPIC values.

Kada poses with family and friends.