Academic All-Star – Grassland Middle

Published January 29, 2016

The Academic All-Star award is given to students who exhibit a positive attitude and a commitment to excellence in the classroom. Each Academic All-Star is chosen by his or her principal and receives a framed certificate, coupons to Sonic Drive-In and a free gift courtesy of Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More in Franklin.

Teachers at Grassland Middle School describe 12-year-old Kathereen Osse as a hard-working student who always has a smile on her face. So it’s no surprise she was recently named the school’s Academic All-Star.

“Kathereen is a top-notch student who is always prepared for class,” said GMS math teacher Anthony Keeton. “Kathereen is one of those students who makes a teacher’s day with her attitude and character.”

Having spent part of her childhood in Haiti, Kathereen says the transition to the United States was made easier by being at such a great school. Kathereen joined the school’s band and plays the saxophone – something she just started in sixth grade.

“Kathereen is a talented musician and has a wonderful work ethic,” said GMS teacher Jan Dossey. “She is conscientious about practicing, improving her skills on the saxophone and giving her all to be a team player. She is a true all-star in my book.”

Kathereen’s talents don’t just lie in the arts. Her favorite subject is math, and she already has an idea of what she wants to be when she grows up.

“I want to be a doctor,” said Kathereen. “My uncle is a doctor and so is my aunt. I just like helping people.”