Sportsman's Lodge brings you the “Student of the Week” which will highlight accomplishments by the city’s outstanding high school students.  Sportsman's Lodge will provide each honored student with a $15 gift card to use at their family restaurant.

Each week, one student from each high school will be chosen by their principal to be featured for achievements including citizenship, volunteerism, leadership, academics, and much more. 

Brentwood Academy - Luke Newman

Brentwood Academy senior Luke Newman was nominated because of his outstanding contributions to his school. He is a member of National Honor Society, Youth in Government, Habitat for Humanity Club, Drama, Forensics, student newspaper and the swim team.

Luke has completed a prestigious internship through Vanderbilt where he helped in the genetics lab.

“Luke is a gifted young man who willingly shares his gifts through a number of school activities. He pursues excellence in the classroom, on stage and through youth in government. He is a very valuable member of our community,” Principal Paul Compton said.

With ambitions of studying biology or pre-med, Luke is looking at several universities at this time. His favorite class this year is AP Biology as it encompasses what he is interested in the most.

His parents are Dr. Les Newman and Kris Newman.

Brentwood High School - Kelsey Ziesig

Kelsey Ziesig, nominated for being an outstanding senior at BHS, is a great student and athlete and is a role model to others.

“Kelsey knows that with hard work and ingenuity she can overcome any challenge. She is in the top 10% of her class, takes challenging AP level classes, and works hard as a contributor to the yearbook. Her work and ingenuity have certainly paid off,” Assistant Principal Kate Burgin said.

Kelsey is editor-in-chief of the yearbook, secretary of National Honor Society, and a member of Mu Alpha Theta and the Science National Honor Society. She also runs cross country for the school.

Outside of school she is active in her life teen group at Holy Family Catholic Church and babysits.

Kelsey hasn't made a final decsion about where she will attend college, but has narrowed it down to a few of her favorites.  She would like to pursue a career in medicine and possibly become a surgeon someday.

Her parents are Deanna and Kevin Ziesig.

Ravenwood High School - Casey Rasmussen

Casey Rasmussen, a senior at RHS, was nominated for student of the week by John Silva who gave these reasons, “In the short time I have know her I can say that Miss Rasmussen is a diligent student, one who consistently strives to improve her writing and analytical skills. I also notice that she has another side – she is extremely compassionate and wants to help others. She expresses interest in becoming a teacher and I envision her as a great teacher, one I would trust to teach my own grandchildren.”

Another teacher had great things to say about Casey too: “Casey is probably one of the most delightful students I know,” said Stacey Ballard, RHS guidance counselor. Her smile and love for life are so contagious. As an example, Casey volunteered to write thank you notes for our local fire station. I asked her to take my camera in order for her to show what our STARS team was doing. I only expected one picture. She came back with 10. Some were of her in a fireman’s suit; others were of her driving the truck. No one but her could have immersed herself as she did.”

Casey shared that she “loves Ravenwood as the people are friendly, great standards for academics and a place I feel at home.”

As part of Casey’s service learning, she visits Crockett Elementary where she helps the students. With plans to become an elementary school teacher someday, Casey plans to attend Brigham Young in Utah.

Her parents are Greg and Leeann Rasmussen.