The December Elks Student of the Month is Olivia Iffert. Olivia is the daughter of Michelle Sires-Iffert and Curt Iffert, and the granddaughter of Sandy and Don Sires, Gene and Carolyn Iffert, and Diana Iffert.
While attending Perryville High School, Olivia has been involved in cross country, track, student council, marching band (drumline) and concert band (percussion), National Honor Society, FBLA, and FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes).
Her leadership roles include: Drumline section leader (senior year), FBLA public relations officer (sophomore, junior, and senior years), FCA leader (sophomore, junior, and senior years), and student council representative (freshman and sophomore years).
Olivia has also received numerous awards and honors during her high school career, including: Solo & Ensemble Music Festival: Ensemble received gold ratings at both district and state levels (freshman year); Cross Country All-District (freshman and sophomore years); Cross Country Academic All-State (freshman and sophomore years); FBLA second place at district level in broadcast journalism and state qualifier (sophomore year); and Second chair in percussion for All-District Concert Band (junior and senior years).
Teachers who have influenced Olivia the most during her high school years include Kyle Clay, Taylor Davis, and Sarah Hendricks.
Olivia’s future plans include attending Southeast Missouri State University, where she plans to major in exercise science and pursue athletic training.
