Mattoon Rotary recognizes one Senior male and female at their monthly luncheon as Students of the Month.
Students are nominated by MHS staff and the selection criteria includes outstanding academic achievement and citizenship. October Rotary Students of the Month are Hunter Basham and Hailey Whitley.
Hunter is the son of Kim Basham and the late Clayton Basham. He is involved in both Varsity Tennis and Golf. Hunter’s future plans are to attend Lake Land College, and possibly transfer to EIU after he has obtained his Associates degree. Hunter is interested in Sports Management/Business.
Hailey is the daughter of Russ and Mandy Whitley. She is involved in Mattoon High School Concert Band, Marching Band and Pep Band. Hailey plans to pursue a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences.