Burch, Grant named Students of the Month

Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Aaron Burch is a SHS/SPS Foundation Students of the Month-April.
Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat

SIKESTON — Aaron E. Burch and Olivia Grant were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for April.

Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2020-2021 school year.

Burch, who is the son of Ronald Burch Jr. and Martha Burch, has made the honor roll for 12 years, achieving the magna cum laude award for two years and ACT 21+ Club for two years, He scored Gold on ACT Work Keys Test and received OSHA 10 certification and OSHA Forklift certification. He received the Instrumentalist magazine merit award and was the first employee of the month at his job. He’s never missed a day of school for 12 years. He will attend the Missouri Welding Institute in July.

Olivia Grant is a SHS/SPS Foundation Student of the Month-April.
Leonna Heuring/Standard Democrat

In his spare time, Burch likes to go to antique stores and collect vinyl records. He enjoys working on his 1971 Volkswagon and many other projects. Most of all, he enjoys going on dates with his girlfriend and spending time with his family before leaving for school.

Grant is the daughter of Angela Grant. She is active in cheerleading, National Honors Society, Red Peppers and cadet teaching. Her hobbies include running, cheer and spending time with her mom.