05/21/2026
Hastings Rotary Club “Student of the Month” Award – April, 2026
Congratulations Delaney Smith!
On behalf of the Hastings Rotary Club and Hastings High School,
congratulations on being selected as the April 2026 recipient of the Hastings Rotary “Student of the Month” Award. The Hastings Rotary Club recognizes Hastings High School seniors who exemplify
Rotary’s motto of ‘Service Above Self’, as a way to reward and foster these ideals, and also build mutually rewarding relationships between school administration, staff, students, parents and the
Rotary members.
You were nominated by Ms. Peacock-Hale. Here is what she had to say:
Since I began working here, Delaney has been one of the most welcoming and inclusive students I’ve had the
pleasure of working with. She consistently makes not only me, but every student who participates in Native
Group, feel valued and supported. I’m not sure there is anyone she hasn’t been able to form a genuine
friendship or connection with. Delaney has a remarkable ability to make people of all ages, backgrounds, and interests feel like they belong.
She brings warmth and positivity into every space she enters, often putting a smile on someone’s face without
even realizing the impact she’s having. That kind of kindness is both rare and deeply genuine.
She eagerly steps up to every opportunity to help or represent our group in a positive way. Delaney truly
embodies the Seven Generations teachings we are learning about in group, demonstrating respect,
responsibility, and care for others in both her words and actions.
While I’m sad to only have this year with her, I am incredibly excited to see where her journey takes her after
Hastings. Our school community is lucky to have her, and I can think of no one more deserving of this
recognition.
You were selected as “Student of the Month” based upon the Student Selection Criterion:
The student selected should demonstrate some or all of the following attributes:
● Gets involved in various school or other service related groups
● Takes a leadership role among their peers
● Diligently works to ensure success for themselves and others
● Exemplifies the Rotary four-way test: “Of the things we think, say or do…
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
