PERRYVILLE — Natalie Ernst has been named the St. Vincent High School Elks Student of the Month for March.
Natalie is flanked by Steven Wibbenmeyer of the Perryville Elks and Sarah Cato, SV head of schools.
Natalie is the daughter of Tim and Bonnie Ernst of Perryville.
She is a major contributor to the SV volleyball and soccer teams and plays in the SV marching and concert bands.
She serves her class as secretary and also serves as secretary of the National Honor Society. She is a member of Sodality, Spanish Club and Students for Life.
She has volunteers many hours in Vacation Bible School, Luke 18 Retreats, Operation Overhaul, volleyball camps, and many Parish events.
Natalie’s advanced physics teacher, Austin Patek, said, “Natalie is great to have in the classroom. She comes ready to leanr every day, engaging in thoughtful discussions and demonstrating great listening skills. She works well with her classmatesto come up with creative ideas for problem solving.
Natalie will attend Southeast Missouri State University and major in nursing.