Preston Voelker of Colo-NESCO is the Tribune's first 2024-2025 Student of the Week

Colo-Nesco's Preston Voelker is the Ames Tribune's first Student of the Week for the 2024-25 school year.

The Story County high school student received 86% of the 421 votes, beating fellow nominees Ava Pasquariello of Collins-Maxwell and Nicole Reyes of Nevada.

Voelker has demonstrated the ability to be a great leader and excels in the classroom. He displays excellent academic work, quiet leadership, and respect for his teachers and peers. He is also helpful to other students when they have missed class or when they are doing complicated work.

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This week's other nominees were as follows :

Ava Pasquariello, Collins-Maxwell High School

Ava Pasquariello always participates in class. She is always willing to help her peers out and volunteers to lead the Pledge of Allegiance daily. She comes to first period with a smile on her face despite the "early hour."

Nicole Reyes, Nevada High School

Nicole Reyes has been a big help in class during the first two weeks of school. She is always willing to help teachers and other students and has provided support to bridge communication gaps in the classroom.

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Do you want your student to be considered as Student of the Week? Ask your principal to send nominees to studentoftheweek@amestrib.com.

Celia Brocker is a government, crime, political and education reporter for the Ames Tribune. She can be reached at CBrocker@gannett.com.

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