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November Students of the Month Announced

By: Reese Bruhn on January 06, 2026

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The Leigh High School Students of the Month for November have been announced!
They are senior Neveah Zulkoski, and juniors Vylet Hollatz and Reese Wietfeld!
Neveah is the daughter of Kelly Wendt, Phillip Wendt, Ross Zulkoski, and Rebecca
Zulkoski. Her grandparents are Jerry and Kathy Bierman of Columbus, the late Kenneth and
Elenor Zulkoski of Columbus, Rick and Lori Wendt of Leigh, the late Jim and Rite Kouba of
Bruno, and J.C and Sue Givens or Kimberly, Idaho. 
Neveah is involved in basketball, softball, FCCLA, FFA, One-Act, and journalism. Her
favorite subject is American history. 
In her free time, Nevaeh likes to hang out with her friends and family, play cards, and
complete puzzles. Her future plans are to become a veterinarian and attend Northeast
Community College. 
When asked how she feels about receiving the award she said, “I feel seen; all of my
work is not going unnoticed.”
“Nevaeh is always a hard worker and a great person to have in class. She has been
rocking the two college credit math classes she is taking. She is also a leader of our school and
cares very deeply for everyone, not just in the school, but the community,” Nevaeh’s teachers
said.
Vylet is the daughter of Willie and Kylie Hollatz. Her grandparents are Dave and Joan
Hollatz of Creston and Jim and Lanette Bathen of David City. 
She participates in volleyball, basketball, track, FCCLA, FBLA, one act, journalism, and
yearbook. Her favorite subject in school is any FCS class. 
Vylet is the daughter of Willie and Kylie Hollatz. Her grandparents are Dave and Joan
Hollatz of Creston, and Jim and Lanette Bathen of David City. 
She participates in volleyball, basketball, track, FCCLA, FBLA, One-Act, journalism, and
yearbook. Her favorite subject in school is any FCS class. Her favorite hobbies outside of school
are playing sports, shopping, and hanging out with my friends and family. 
Vylet’s favorite subject in school is any FCS class. Her future plans after high school are
undecided. 
“Student of the month is an amazing award, and I’m honored that the teachers have
seen my hard work in both my academics and extracurriculars,” Vylet said.
“Vylet Hollatz is a very hard worker, always friendly, and pleasant. She has really
stepped up as a leader in our school, and is respected by students and staff alike,” Vylet’s
teachers said.
Our final student of the month is Reese Wietfeld.
Reese is the daughter of Matt and Emily Wietfeld. Her grandparents are Doug and Susie
Fischer and Kenny and the late Terri Wietfeld.
Reese is involved in volleyball, basketball, track, FFA, NHS, YAC, One-Act, and
Journalism.
Reese’s favorite subject is Anatomy and Physiology. She hopes to be a diagnostic
medical sonographer after she graduates, and wants to attend either Northeast or USD.
Outside of school, Reese enjoys hanging out with my family and friends, shopping, and
practicing sports. 
“Receiving this award means so much to me - it reminds me that all of my hard work in
school and extracurricular activities has paid off!” Reese said.
“Reese is always engaged in her studies, outgoing in her other activities, very respectful,
and kind to others,” her teachers said.
Congratulations to Nevaeh, Vylet, and Reese!