Rotary Students of the Month for November 2023 are Peyton Emerson, left, and Cooper Bush.
Peyton is the daughter of Kristy and Mike Wagenecht. During school Peyton is involved in Student Council, Key Club, and B.L.I.N.D. She is also involved with community activities, such as selling sandwiches, the Harvest Hammer, Veterans Day events, visiting nursing homes, and assisting with the Custom Pak picnic. In her free time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, reading, shopping, and crafts. Peyton has worked in the Dietary Department at Morrison Community Hospital for the past two years. Her future plans include attending Scott Community College to obtain a Rad-Tech and Ultrasound Tech degree.
The staff at Morrison Community Hospital wish Peyton all the best!
Cooper is the son of Trent and Heather Bush and the grandson of Lyle and Gretchen Bush and Dale and Deb Eizenga. His love for sports is reflected in his high school career, where he participated in Basketball, Football, and Golf. He also participated in B.L.I.N.D. and Student Council His B.L.I.N.D. group just visited a Nursing Home, which he said “was really cool.” He loves sports, hanging out with friends and his girlfriend, and playing video games. Cooper’s future plans are to attend St. Ambrose University, after completing two years at Sauk Valley Community College, to obtain a DPT degree in Physical Therapy.
His hometown hospital would be happy to discuss employment opportunities after completing his degree!