Additional Student of the Month Interviews

Student of the Month's parents:

1.  What were your first thoughts when you found out your son made Student of the Month?
"We were both very proud, but obviously unsurprised."
2.  How would you describe your son?
"He is very generous, and very proud of his achievements.  He works hard at everything he is assigned."
3.  How do you think you helped your son in becoming Student of the Month?
"We get the job of keeping his spirits up.  If he hadn't been happy or determined throughout his years at school, he would never have gotten the award in the first place."
4.  Why do you think your son was awarded Student of the Month?
"His grades are exemplary, and he participates in many extracurricular activities."
5.  Is your son the same at school as he is at home?
"I should like to think so; he is very polite and sweet at home."

Student of the Month's best friend:

1.  Why do you think your friend was awarded Student of the Month?
"He has really good grades, and he's in a lot of clubs and sports."
2.  How did you feel when you found he was chosen?
"I was happy for him; he works hard enough to be chosen.  It's weird walking around with everyone congratulating him left and right."
3.  Do you find that he works very hard?
"Yes, he does.  He's always doing work or clubs, and if he's done with either, he gives himself more."
4.  How did you meet him?
"I met him in class on the first day of school in sixth grade."
5.  What was your first impression of him?
"He seemed very...eccentric to me, at first."