(Posted April 18, 2022)
The London Rotary Club is pleased to honor senior Sara Oney as London High School’s April Student of the Month.
Students of the month are selected by school administrators based on their academic and extracurricular achievement and positive character.
Sara has a 4.174 grade point average, is ranked seventh in her class and states her favorite class is agriculture. Sara is a four-year member of London High School’s soccer team, playing varsity for three years. She was a captain and earned second-team CBC and London Offensive MVP honors.
She is a four-year member of the basketball team, playing varsity for three years. She received the CBC Sportsmanship Award and a Gold Scholar Award which is given to athletes who maintain a grade point average of at least 3.5 their junior and senior years.
Sara is a two-year member of National Honor Society and a four-year member of FFA, currently serving as president. She also qualified two art entries in this year’s Top 300 Governor’s Show.
When asked to name a school staff person who has inspired her, Sara cited social studies teacher Rick Dumolt.
“Mr. Dumolt is an incredible man who cares about his students,” she said. “He has always been invested in the community and supports student activities in the classroom and outside, as well. I admire his past military service and commitment to his family.”
About Sara, Dumolt said, “Sara Oney was a student of mine in both World History and Current Issues. Through her hard work and commitment to her studies, she excelled in both classes. Sara always displayed a positive attitude in class. Her positive attitude set the tone for our classes and for the many activities that Sara has conducted throughout her high school career here at London.
“Sara is truly an inspiration to all who get to work with her. She will excel in whatever field she chooses for the future. It has been a pleasure to work with Sara here at the high school.”
Sara has enlisted in the United States Army post-graduation, and her goal is to serve as a combat engineer. She is the daughter of Bruce and Deborah Oney of London.
The London Rotary Club has a proud history dating back to 1929. It is a member of Rotary International, a volunteer organization of 1.2 million businesses and professional leaders united worldwide to provide humanitarian service and help build good will and peace.
