Character Counts @ CHS

Each school year, CHAMP (Celina High Academic and Motivational Promoters) teams up with Bill Montgomery, president and CEO of Celina Insurance Group, to sponsor Character Counts to recognize Celina High School students who show exceptional character.

Students are nominated by their teachers for the award, which includes a $50 prize to each individual. This year eight students were honored:

Kyler Conner, nominated by Marcia Smith. Kyler is a sophomore who found a credit card in the high school parking lot and immediately turned it in to the school office.

Ashley Gagle, nominated by Ruth Rumple. “Ashley has a positive attitude no matter what may happen,” Rumple wrote. “I always appreciate her upbeat attitude and willingness to listen and do what needs to be done. I feel she is an excellent representative of Celina High School.”

Kahl Knapke, nominated by Ruth Rumple. Kahl, a senior, has a very respectful and cooperative attitude in the classroom, said Rumple. “He pays attention and is an excellent example of a person with great character.”

Chris Nusbaum, nominated by Bill Sell. Chris is a senior “who has overcome tremendous obstacles to be in the National Honor Society and successful in sports, and he has a positive attitude,” Sell wrote.

Sara Smith, nominated by Linda Goodwin. Sara, a sophomore, is “one of those students who is overlooked sometimes because she is so quiet,” Goodwin wrote. She is active in her church and consistently makes good choices in her daily life.

Kristen Snyder, nominated by Marge Tobe. Kristen is a junior who has overcome adversity in the study of foreign language. “She patiently works out the answer, and she is so smart she is usually right,” Tobe wrote.

Hannah Stroth, nominated by John Higgins. Hannah, a freshman, went out of her way in Higgins’ Spanish class to help a fellow student throughout the school year. “Hannah deserves to be recognized for this kind act, which she did without being prompted,” Higgins wrote.

Andy Sutter, nominated by Jared Rolfes. Andy was nominated because “he is a great leader in school lifting class and encourages other kids in the class. He always seems to motivate other students both in class and on the football field. He is a great young man who will be a great hire in any field,” Rolfes wrote.

CHAMP, which is supported by CHS parents and community businesses and organizations, sponsors programs through the school year that recognize and encourage students to make good choices. It awards scholarships, supports teachers and staff, and recognizes students who make the honor roll, among other activities.