Ruesch named Abbotsford Lions Student of the Quarter

Abbotsford High School senior Calley Ruesch has been named the Abbotsford Lions Club Student of the Quarter for the first quarter of the 2023-24 school year.

Ruesch carries a rigorous class schedule that includes calculus, written communications, oral/interpersonal communication, fab lab, accounting, publishing, Careers with Kids, Leadership Skills and Action, marketing, family foods II, and food and fitness. Her co-curricular activities include Senior class vice president, National Honor Society, Student Senate (vice president), Safe School Ambassador, Spanish Club, BLAST, FFA, FBLA (Marketing Coordinator), and Show Choir. She is also a member of the volleyball, basketball, and track & field teams.

English teacher, Ally Meserole, highly recommended her for the Student-of-the-Quarter award. “Calley is an enthusiastic, intelligent, hardworking individual with strong goals who holds her classmates and teammates to these same high standards,” Meserole stated. “She always puts in full effort on every activity, responsibility, or assignment and, if unclear about a project or expectation, advocates for herself. She works most mornings and weekends on her family farm, and yet is ready to learn and participate in many school activities. Even as a busy high school student, she understands how to use her time sensibly and follows through with her responsibilities. She is strong and confident with the ambition to thrive in all areas of her life.”

Ruesch’s volunteerism attests to her belief in community service. She has been actively involved by helping in Lions brunches and Blood Drives, FFA Alumni Dairy Breakfasts, Earth Day Cleanup, Alumni Volleyball Tournaments, Future Falcons Camps, sending cards to nurses and veterans, and FBLA Fun Runs.

When asked to identify an outstanding feature of the community, Ruesch applauded Abbotsford Elementary School’s dual-language program, stating “each grade level provides both an English and a Spanish teacher, giving young children the opportunity to learn easier and faster. This is especially important since our school has a rapidly growing Hispanic population. The program has grown and the Spanish program in the middle/high school is growing as well.” When asked to define a major world problem, Ruesch responded, “I would confront mental health which can affect one’s emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Some people’s problems are caused by their experiencing abuse or trauma as a child. Others develop mental health problems caused by stress at work or home, isolation, or experiencing discrimination.”

Calley currently works on her family farm, Circle R Dairy, and as a lifeguard for the Abbotsford School District. After graduation, she plans to attend UW-Green Bay, majoring in communications with emphasis on Public Relations and Sports. Her goals include interning for the college athletic department or the Packer organization.

She is the daughter of David and Becky Ruesch of rural Abbotsford.

Calley Ruesch