Unity Junior High 2024-2025 First Quarter Honor Roll

Unity Junior High School announced the names of students who achieved honor roll status during the first quarter. Congratulations to all the students who earned the requisite grade point to qualify for recognition during this period.

6th Grade Honor Roll

Nolan Matthew Astroth
Molly Margrethe Bailes
Madelyn JoAnn Bear
Journie Elizabeth Castle
Madisen Diane Coy
Avery Brooks Curry
Claire Bronte Davis
Dominic Dees
Hayven Corrine Douglas
Jackson Carter Elam
Caroline Elizabeth Greenwald
Ezekiel Makai Hastings
Emilia Hibbs
Christian Timothy Vincent Johnson
Airyanna Alene Jones
Khloe Nikita Kellogg
Elijiah Cole Lambert
Jerzey Lawler
Avalee Susan Little
Gavin James Lutz
Bentley Michael Mcduffie
Hunter Reed McIntosh
Brielle Raine Molina
Logan Alexander Nasser
Xavier Lee Perry Robinson
Autumn Polaczek
Tucker Lee Pruiett
Emory Grace Renfroe
Nolan Dwight Seidlitz
Paige Elizabeth Siuts
Brody Lee Skibbe
Lila Rose Souza
Elizabeth Ann Stewart
Giselle Ann Thomas
Haven Marie Thomas
Liam Thomas
Jaylynn Whiteside
Jase William Kenneth Wierman
Abel James Wilson
Jordan Lily Zoch

7th Grade Honor Roll

Valerie Sky Abon
Bentley Kaidyn Bednar
Rya Jolee Bialeschki
Bailey Block
Liam Aeron Blom
Isaac Mathew Boitnott
Rowan Bryant
Harper Christine Causey
Raeann Loucille Cozad
Raymond Curtsinger
Olivia Kate Davis
Greyson Zachary DeHart
Luke JR Dougherty
Brady Gallagher Eckstein
Tinsley Layne Elliott
Kenzlee Rae Evans
Evelyn Anne Gould
Natalie May Gumbel-Paeth
Addilynn Mae Hatfield
Benjamin Isaac Hoewing
Finnegan Samuel Bowie Isberg
Matthew Stephen Kroes
Azaria Christianne Lisanby
Adeliah June Little
Jack Thomas Ludwinski
Collin Danger Manion
Owen Thomas Menacher
Finn Alexander Merkle
Graham Charles Moore
Ellie Rose Parker-Johnson
Maxwell Tyler Pound
Makena Jade Pruitt
Riker Alan Rogers
Kyle Sean Roosevelt
Jonah Ryan Schriefer
Ezra Alan Schultze
Layla Marie Scott
Daisy Mae Stierwalt
Clementine Lucille Summitt
Silas Richard Swim
Jaycob David Tatman
Trystan Leon Trolia
Owen Robert Vasey
Lucy Jeane Weaver
Jovianna Hilton Wishall
Phoebe Ashlynn Witheft

8th Grade Honor Roll

Sawyer Michael Abrahamson
Kelsey Marie Adcock
Grace Bailey
Ty Craig Benedict
Ella Addyson Bromley
Ryker Cenzano
Hadley Marie Cler
Hayden Curtsinger
Emma Nicole Denney
Katelyn Dhom
Giulietta DiBello
Sophia Hope Dillman
Evan Matthew Donaldson
Jase Charles Eisenmenger
Keelie Rae Germano
Aubrie Paige Gumm
Samuel Bentley Hollett
Owen Dean Hottman
Cora Dee Leonard
Owen Michael Lighty
Liam Hayes Logsdon
Russell Patrick McCabe
Addyson Jo McIntosh
Lane Lucas Meharry
Lilly Madelyn Meharry
Ellery Merkle
Emma Grace Mohr
Lillian Calen Mohr
Alexis Nicole OBryan
Parker William Thomson Owens
Marley Rae Parks
Jaxon David Pendleton
Logan Harvey Reimer Couch
Henry Scott Ritchie
Connor Allen Schwartz-Rouse
Austin David Shafer
Trevor James Shallenberger
Jasper Lee Souza
Tucker Douglas Stierwalt
Ryder Vincent Stipp
Cade Robert Styan
Jayden Michael Terven
Deklyn James Thomas
Henry Joseph White
Za'Brya White-Thompson
Bryson Matthew Williams
Alec Wishall
Ethan Matthew Wishall

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Guest Commentary |Americans are living under greater financial burden

by Glenn Mollette, Guest Commentator

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The average monthly car payment for a new vehicle is $734 according to second-quarter 2024 Experian data — up 0.1% year after year. Used cars have an average monthly payment of $525, down 2.1%. Meanwhile, new lease payments average $586, a 2.3% decrease.

The average house payment is around $2,700 per month.

The average rent payment is between $1,300 and $1,789 per month.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the average single person can spend between $238.46 and $434.33 per month on groceries. Many factors will impact a given individual's expenses, such as location and eating style.

The average family spends about $270 at the grocery store per week, but that number increases when children are taken into account. Families with kids spend an average of $331 a week on groceries or 41% more than families without kids. USA Today Jan. 20, 2024

The average cost of utilities in the U.S. is $500 to $600 per month or $6,000 to $7,200 per year, including electricity, gas, water, sewer, phone, internet, and streaming or cable TV services. Utility bills depend on your location, home and household size, individual utility usage, and your home's efficiency. March 13, 2024 Home Guide

On average, Americans spend between $150 and $200 per month on gas. The amount spent on gas depends on a number of factors, including:

• State: Gas prices vary by state.
• Lifestyle: Factors such as driving habits can affect how much is spent on gas.
• Vehicle type: The type of vehicle a person drives can impact how much they spend on gas. For example, drivers of full-size SUVs pay more on gas than drivers of subcompact or compact cars.

In 2023, the average cost of health insurance in the United States was $8,435 per year for single coverage and $23,968 per year for family coverage. This was a 7% increase from 2022.

The United States has one of the highest costs of healthcare in the world. In 2022, U.S. healthcare spending reached $4.5 trillion, which averages to $13,493 per person. By comparison, the average cost of healthcare per person in other wealthy countries is less than half as much.

For children attending public school from kindergarten to 12th grade, parents can expect to spend a total of roughly $162,899.86 on their child's education and related activities.

Unfortunately, it takes money to pay the bills. Living a modest lifestyle requires a monthly intake of cash - a lot of cash.

You might survive for a while on a small income but as you can see from any of the items above that a modest income makes life a strain when it comes to paying the bills.

Many Americans are already working two jobs. The runaway cost-of-living in America has made it almost impossible for average people to keep their heads above water. Anything that you buy costs a fortune. The cost-of-living increase needs to come to a halt so that Americans can catch up. Until this happens millions of Americans will continue to experience financial strain.

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Glen Mollett is the author of 13 books including Uncommom Sense, the Spiritual Chocolate series, Grandpa's Store, Minister's Guidebook insights from a fellow minister. His column is published weekly in over 600 publications in all 50 states. The views expressed are those of the author and are not necessarily representative of any other group or organization. We welcome comments and views from our readers. Submit your letters to the editor or commentary on a current event 24/7 to editor@oursentinel.com.

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