BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. – It is a pleasure to announce that Tela Harty has been named the March Elks Student of the Month for Bellows Falls Union High School (BFUHS). Tela, a senior, is the daughter of Tim and Shelby Harty of Westminster.
Interested in getting all she can out of her high school experiences, Tela comes to school every day ready to learn. Tela is a dedicated student who works hard in her classes. Her desire to learn is evidenced by her decision to take on not one, but two extra-credit-bearing online classes, as well as an in-person class at BFUHS. On top of those two classes, she also chose to take an English class at BFUHS, and had the forethought to advocate that she be moved from learning labs to a tutorial class, where she could ask for help if needed.
Tela has a great, positive attitude. She is constantly pushing herself to do better, and always asking both teachers and coaches how she can improve. A good role model for her peers, Tela participates actively in her classes, asking good questions, offering critical responses, and working hard to develop her skills. She is a pleasure to work with, and an asset to any class or activity she joins.
As a three-sport athlete, she has shown teamwork, sportsmanship, and has served as a positive representative of Bellows Falls Union High School not only when playing, but as a spectator. Tela positively supports her teammates and her fellow athletes as an active, enthusiastic spectator at a variety of events.
Not only interested in developing her academic skills, Tela is dedicated to giving back to her community as well. She actually has so much community service that she stopped documenting after her first several years at BFUHS. She has helped with youth field hockey, Westminster Elementary basketball, and the middle school track meets. She has also volunteered at community events, including the Alumni Parade and the career fair.
Clearly deserving of recognition, BFUHS and the Elks are proud to have Tela represent us as a Student of the Month.