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Autumm Oertel has been awarded Stratford High School Student of the Month for November.

A term that best describes Autumn Oertel is kind hearted. A kindhearted person is empathetic, sympathetic, kind, caring and generous. She has used these qualities to make Stratford’s school and community a better place.

One nominator said this about Autumn Oertel: “She is willing to help both staff and students alike. She is someone that I trust with responsibilities great and small. She is humble, kind and dedicated to working tirelessly toward academics and community service.”

Another nominator said this about Autumn Oertel: “I only hope my own children are half the person she is. I have a sincere admiration of her giving self and quality character. It is an honor and a privilege to know her and her kind, caring, dedicated and amazing nature. The world needs more people like her.”

Autumn Oertel is involved in the following school activities and groups: High Honor Roll, Race for a Cure, volleyball, track, SADD, Student Council, Student Officer, FCA Leader, Zion Church volunteer, CFO, FCCLA and Giving Warmth Founder-making tie blankets for donation to the Ronald McDonald and Hannah houses In 2010, a generous benefactor, teacher and coach had a vision to honor students that meet a list of criteria. He partnered with the Stratford Lions Club to create the Student of the Month.

The Student of the Month meets or exceeds the following criteria, but is not not limited to: character through empathy, compassion, honesty, trustworthiness; and loyalty; attitude toward others, good citizenship; leadership and integrity, responsibility and respectful to peers and teachers.