The Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club presented its “Students of the Season” awards Tuesday, February 2, 2021, virtually through Zoom. These awards recognize outstanding high school students from Jackson Hole High School, Jackson Hole Community School, Summit Innovations High School, Jackson Hole Classical Academy and Mountain Academy.
Dr. Scott Crisp, Principal of Jackson Hole High School, kicked off our Students of the Season recognitions by introducing us to senior Leo Harland. Leo grew up in Teton County, and his teachers remarked about his positive attitude and how “he has a strong work ethic and is not afraid to make tough decisions.” Harland was a key player on the 2019 state champion soccer team as a sophomore and currently interns with The Nature Conservancy.
Leo shared his deep appreciation for the environment from growing up in Teton County and hopes to continue to study environmental issues and give back to Jackson Hole.
Rain Oakley was honored as the student selected from Summit Innovations High School, introduced by Pier Trudelle. Her loyalty, hard work and respect she shows classmates, and everyone at school made her an excellent choice.
Oakley mentioned how her sister is the source of her inspiration and how Summit Innovations offered her custom learning and social opportunities to flourish. She looks forward to continuing her studies locally at a community college.
Manish Bhatt presented sophomore Peter Warner as Jackson Hole Community’s School’s student of the season. Bhatt highlighted how Peter’s teachers said he is “really strong in the classroom, always with a genuine warm hello and even under his mask, there is a radiating smile.”
Peter, a member of the cross-country ski team, spoke of how he hopes to continue to challenge himself with problems outside of his current skill set. He is always looking to help others and continue to grow in wisdom and life experiences.
David Porter introduced junior Gus Moeller from the Mountain Academy as a student that “plays the drums like a young John Bonham.” Also, Porter told of how Gus is currently working on a woodworking video for YouTube in Spanish.
Moeller said how honored he is to be a Jackson Hole Community Band member in drums, and he is setting his sights on also learning to play the piano and guitar. He enjoys woodworking, forming relationships and recently help solve a challenge at Mountain Academy to keep the ping pong table in play while adhering to COVID protocols.
Dr. Rudolph from the Jackson Hole Classical Academy spoke of senior Pete Cook’s resiliency and how he challenges himself and others in a way that makes himself and the entire classroom stronger.
Pete, who has a great love of outdoor sports, shared his passion for snowmobile trips in the backcountry with friends where finding peaceful silence and fixing broken sleds are all in a day’s adventure. An Eagle Scout, he wowed with letting Rotarians know that he received his private pilot’s license this past summer, following in his father and grandfather’s footsteps.
“Through our Students of the Season program, Rotarians are afforded the extraordinary gift of hearing what several of our students throughout the valley are achieving and where their passions lie,” says JH Rotary Lunch Club President Melissa Turley. “Our community is so fortunate to have high school students that inspire and support each other, especially during this past year.”
- Body Believed to Be Wesley Dopkins Recovered in Jackson Lake by Bruce’s Legacy - September 9, 2025
- Teton Bouldering Park at Phil Baux Park Closes for Maintenance September 10-16, 2025 - September 8, 2025
- New Fire Engine at Old Bill’s Fun Run 2025 - September 4, 2025
