April Lake selected as Menomonie Optimist Club Youth of the Month

The Menomonie Optimist Club provides Boyceville High School with the opportunity to recognize the achievements and efforts of an outstanding senior student.  The selected student is then recognized as the Youth of the Month.

April Lake was selected to represent Boyceville High School as Youth of the Month for January.

The program statement from the Menomonie Optimist Club describes the qualities and attributes that made April a great choice.

“The purpose of the Optimist Club is to develop optimism as a philosophy of life: to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs, to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of man, his community, and the world.”

To recognize her accomplishments there was an Awards Banquet held in Menomonie on January 15th.  Boyceville High School staff member, Mrs. Taryn Score attended the Awards Banquet as well as April’s parents, Jeff and Kelley Lake, of Boyceville.  Mrs. Score had the opportunity to introduce April and talk about her achievements, both in school and our community.  April has been a valuable leader, supportive team member and a positive role model for her peers.  She has been a Student Council Member for the past four years and serves as the Vice President for the Class of 2014.   April is a three  sport athlete involved in Volleyball, Basketball and Track.   She has also earned the honor of “Athlete of the Week”.   She volunteers with elementary students as a Track and Field mentor and has coached Fourth Grade Volleyball.   In addition to all of April’s commitments she is a member of the National Honor Society and has earned the recognition of High Honors status.  Her academic focus, volunteer hours and commitment to leadership has made April a wonderful choice for the Optimist Award.  Congratulations to April on being selected as an outstanding senior!