Danielle Dillane

  Senior Danielle Dillane has been named Greene Central's August Student of the Month by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce.
    The Greene County Chamber of Commerce aims to recognize a Student of the Month who is "an outstanding student who is outstanding in some way, either in the classroom, sports, etc. but is also a student that gives back to the community.”
    The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will be presenting Dillane with a certificate of award and a $25 Visa gift card.
     Dillane was nominated by Health Occupations Teacher and HOSA Advisor Lisa Wilson.
    "I nominated Danielle Dillane for outstanding achievement in and out of the classroom," Wilson commented. "She is an excellent student and also a member of the varsity tennis team."
    Academically/ Intellectually Gifted Teacher Donald L. Clark said, "Danielle Dillane is an absolutely wonderful young lady.  It has been a pleasure to have her in my classes."
    Dillane is involved in many different clubs such as Health Occupations Students of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Spanish Club.
    She is remaining active as a senior in HOSA club, serving this year as HOSA president. " Its kind of scary because it is a really big club and more people look up to me," said Dillane.
    Dillane has competed in district and state competitions, participated in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's Walk for a Cure, blood drives, and canned food drives.
    Clark commented, "She has tremendous critical thinking skills, and she has developed into one of the best writers at our school. She has a genuine love of learning."
    She continues to take a demanding schedule as a senior which includes AP English Language and Composition, AP Calculus, AP Physics and, online Honors Psychology .
     Clark said, "Danielle sets very high standards for herself, and then she works hard to reach her goals.   She avoids excuses and crutches and makes things happen."
    She thinks that it is very important to give back to the community. "Everyone in the community is not as fortunate as others," she stated. Dillane also thinks that it is extremely important for those who are fortunate  to give back to those that are not.
    Dillane would like to attend N.C. State University. "I would like to be a meteorologist, and they have a great program," stated Dillane .
    She is the daughter of  Vincent and Wendy Dillane of Snow Hill.