SHS students of the month for December announced

SHS/SPS Foundation Students of the Month-December Pictured are Sikeston High school seniors Mia Thornsbrough, left, and Elaina Winchester.

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SIKESTON — Mia Thornsbrough and Elaina Winchester were named Sikeston High School Students of the Month for December.

Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, which sponsors the monthly program, names two seniors each month for the honor during the 2024-2025 school year. Students also receive a certificate and gift card from the Foundation.

Thornsbrough is the daughter of Brock and Amie Thornsbrough. She is an executive officer of Student Council and a member of Red Peppers, Link Crew, National Honor Society and an editor for the yearbook. In her spare time, she enjoys working or being with her friends and family.

Winchester, who is the daughter of Matt and Addie Winchester, is a College Now student. She’s involved in Link Crew, National Honor Society, Red Peppers, Phi Theta Kappa (Three Rivers College), and she was in S.O.A.R., or Students Observation Area Resources. Her hobbies include: going to the gym, hanging out with family and friends, playing with her 7-year-old golden doodle, Jovie, and learning about everything to do with health and wellness. She has worked at her job for a local veterinarian for about three years, and she loves animals.