Eufaula Middle School Student of the Month for November

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December 13, 2023

The following students have been chosen as Middle School Students for the month of November.

6th Grade: Kylee Green is the daughter of Courtney and Ryan Green. Her favorite class is English, and her future plans are to attend OSU for interior design.

Asah Francis is the son of AJ Francis. His favorite class is Geography, and his future plans include playing baseball.

7th Grade: Maddison Lee is the daughter of April Pendley and Justin Lee. Her favorite class is AG and she plans to attend OSU to become a vet.

Westyn Ford is the son of Caleigh Montgomery. His favorite class is AG, and his future plans include fishing.

8th Grade: Aleaya Wise is the daughter of Angela and Jimmie Wise. Her favorite class is English, and she plans to be an author or lawyer.

Austin McKinzie is the son of Rachel and Rob McKinzie. His favorite class is Math, and he plans to attend UT to play baseball.

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