Juan Andrade, son of Cesar and Rosalina Andrade, has been named October-Senior-of-the-Month at Mount Pulaski High School.
Juan stays actively involved in numerous activities at MPHS. For 4 years, he has participated in FCCLA, serving as a state officer this year, FFA, and Soccer. For 2 years, he has participated in Student Council, Track, Scholastic Bowl, and Drama Club. Outside of school, Juan has been boxing for 3 years.
He was a part of the FCCLA Parliamentary Procedure team that earned 2nd place in the nation this past summer. He was also named the Springfield Fox’s MTI Student Spotlight for October.
In addition to his extracurricular activities, Juan enjoys helping in the community. He has helped with the FCCLA Blood Drive, trick-or-treating for canned goods, and volunteers at youth group. He also works at his family’s restaurant, Chestnut Family Restaurant, and at the Davis Dairy Bar.
Juan plans to attend the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and study either medicine or engineering.
Senior of the Month is sponsored by the Mount Pulaski Education Association and DPCM Insurance Agency. Senior of the Year is sponsored by INB.