2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up, Ashna Dhillon

April 30, 2010 • Cassie Rains  
Filed under Around Town, Local, News, People and Clubs, Uncategorized

Determination, respect and involvement are all important qualities taken into consideration when choosing Student of the Year. The Signal is pleased to honor Ashna Dhillon as a 2010 Student of the Year Runner-Up.

Dhillon is a hard working student, a loyal friend, and a caring family member. She balances school and friends with amazing precision.

“She is always kind, always polite. Other students like Ashna. I can’t imagine that she is ever rude to anyone. She treats all others with respect.” Math Teacher Lynn Dowgwillo said.

Other students truly do like Ashna. Every person interviewed remarked that she is always happy, willing to help, and a great friend.

“[What makes her unique is] her willingness to work hard despite being set back or things being difficult at times,” Junior and brother Arjun Dhillon said.

Dhillon challenges herself on many levels. Involvements such as State Solo and Ensemble, tennis, Environmental Club, Big Buddy, Student Senate, International Club, and National Honor Society keep her busy. She has also taken and succeeded in many honors and AP courses.

“Personally, what stands out for me is how thoughtful she is about saying thanks for help,” said AP Stats teacher Mrs. Dowgwillo.

The studying doesn’t stop when she walks out the school doors. At home, Dhillon spends a great deal of time studying to make sure she does well in each class.

“She studies a lot around the house, but whenever we are interacting, she’s pretty talkative,” Arjun said.

At home, Ashna has studying down to a science. It is seen through her schoolwork that her methods are effective.

“She has to sit in a specific chair when she studies,” Arjun said.

Dhillon is also involved in many music oriented groups. She has played in the orchestra since fourth grade. She has been in the Chamber Orchestra all four years of high school. Dhillon was also a guest performer on sitar for the Orchestra Dessert Concert in 2010.

The Dhillon family takes many vacations to India to visit family and friends. Ashna often loves to share the culture to friends back home.

“My favorite memory has to be Ashna attempting to teach us how to dance Bangra and watching 5 hour long Bollywood movies, with subtitles.” Ellen Ringle said.

Next year, she plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater to major in Biology.

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