The Crookston Rotary Club announced the Crookston High School Rotary Students of the Month for September, October, and November. Avery Mathews is the September Student of the Month, Ben Capistran is the October Student of the Month, and Leah Johanneck is the November Student of the Month.
More information about these students is included below.
September Student of the Month: Avery Mathews
Family: James and Jami Mathews; sister Elsie Mathews
Activities: Leo Club, Student Council, School Wellness Committee and serving as Miss Crookston 2026.
Sports: Tennis, Dance
Hobbies: Staying active, reading
Plans after graduation: Attend UND to get my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Dietetics to become a Registered Dietitian.
October Student of the Month: Ben Capistran
Family: Kevin and Lorri Capistran; sisters Ella and Beth Capistran
Activities: 4-H County President, exhibit projects and County and State Fair, State Agriculture Ambassador, Ignite National Conference delegate, state and national crop scoring participant, FFA: state winner in ag mechanics, state runner-up parliamentary team member, current FFA chapter officer, leads chapter activities, helps with Greenhouse, Knowledge Bowl, Church: Alter Server, Usher, Knights of Columbus volunteer
Sports: Play clarinet
Hobbies: Work on family farm, build things in the shop, 4-H projects
Plans after graduation: Attend NDSU for Ag Sciences and return to family farm.
November Student of the Month: Leah Johanneck
Family: Daniel and Jodi Johanneck; Siblings: Staci Collison, Amanda Johanneck and Nathan Johanneck.
Activities: FFA, LEO Club, Envirothon, Knowledge Bowl
Fine Arts: Theater
Hobbies: reading, hiking, acting, and working out.
Plans after graduation: Attend the University of Minnesota to double major in History and Political Science on a Pre-Law track.
