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Published November 27, 2011, 12:00 AM

Student of the Week: Austin Bird of Cloquet Middle School

Name: Austin Bird

School: Cloquet Middle School

Grade: Seven

Parents: Darrell Bird Jr. and Angela and Jessie McNally

City of residence: Cloquet

Favorite subject: Gym because I get to play a lot.

Activities/sports you are involved in: Patrols and band

Favorite TV show: “Sponge Bob Square Pants”

Favorite meal: Pizza, corn,pancakes, French toast, waffles, baked beans and chocolate cake.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I like NFL football, and I like to read a lot of books.

If you had to choose a profession today, what would it be and why? A doctor because I like to help people

Anything else you’d like to share? I like cats and I like my little brother, J.J.

Why nominated: Collette Lenarz said, “Austin is a dedicated, hardworking, polite and kindhearted student. He has made a wonderful transition into Cloquet Middle School. Austin has been given the opportunity to play trumpet in the band and participates in the school patrol program. He takes both of those duties very seriously and has excelled! Austin has a smile that can light up a room and is always willing to help anyone in need.”

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