From Greensburg High School Assistant Principal Sonja Kolkmeier
Greensburg Community High School senior, Elaina Weber is the Greensburg Optimist Youth of the
Month for October 2024. Elaina is the daughter of Matt and Tina Weber. Elaina is ranked 3rd in her
class of 153 students. At the end of 6 semesters, she has a cumulative GPA of 3.9711/4.0. Elaina is
on track to earn her Core 40 Academic Honors and Technical Honors diploma.
While at GCHS Elaina has displayed the highest standards of ethics, hard work, and true optimism.
Elaina has challenged herself each semester with a full schedule of honors and dual credit courses
like: Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry Honors, Advanced Biology, PLTW Medical Interventions,
Principles of Biomed, Algebra II Honors, Pre-calculus, AP Statistics, English 12 Honors, Ivy Tech
Psychology and Comm 101. Elaina has been the recipient of the Honorable Mention for her recent
Science Fair project. She also was on the Chemistry Honor Roll and earned the Silver-Plated Test
Tube Award.
In addition to her academics, Elaina has been an active leader in FCA, Jr. Optimist Club, and Student
Council. Elaina has been on the leadership team for FCA for the past 4 years. She has helped start a
girls Bible study, organize events like See You At The Pole, Santa’s Heroes, and field trips to the
Creation Museum. Elaina has also been a 4 year member of the Jr. Optimist Club. This year she is
the Senior Class Representative. Elaina and club members spread positivity and joy to others through
their acts of service. Elaina has volunteered at the Bread of Life Soup Kitchen, Kids Closet, and Head
Start through the Jr. Optimist Club. In addition, Elaina has been a 3 year member of the Student
Council. Elaina helps organize events for the school like homecoming, winter formal, and other school
spirit throughout the year. Elaina also played on the school’s volleyball team for three years,
Champions Together for two years, and participated in Track and Field her sophomore year.
Elaina is an active 4-H member. She showed her rabbits in the local fair for the past 11 years which
also has included a trip to the State Fair each year. Elaina also enjoys serving with her church by
preparing and serving meals at different events. Additionally, Elaina has job shadowed at DCMH in
the following departments: dietary, x-ray technician, and radiation therapy.
As you can see, Elaina not only plays an active role in her community and her school but she pours
out positivity and kindness along the way.
Elaina has exemplified these key stanzas of our Optimist Creed
● To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
● To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the
presence of trouble.
