November’s Student of the Month is the ever-smiling and always genuine Samantha Lass. Samantha is authentic, caring, and kind to whomever she meets. Ogden is a better place because of her attitude and leadership. Samantha is the daughter of Dan and Amanda and the sister of Tyler and Macy.
Samantha has been an active participant in a variety of clubs, teams, and musical groups throughout her high school career. She has earned a varsity letter in Band, Cross Country, Cheerleading, and Track and Field. She has been a member of the Concert Band, Jazz Band, Pep Band, Student Council, Mass Media, and Concert Choir. This fall she was Captain of the OHS Drumline. She was the freshmen Class Vice President and has been on the prom and homecoming decorating committees.
Samantha has achieved remarkable accomplishments as a student-athlete. She has set a personal record every year in Cross Country and has earned a varsity letter all four years. This year, Samantha is co-captain and selected as Academic All-State Cross Country. In Track and Field, Samantha has earned a varsity letter all three years. She is a two-time high jump medalist (7th place in 2022 and 3rd place in 2023) for the Iowa High School State Track & Field Meet and owns the school record. She also qualified for the state meet in the sprint medley during her sophomore season. Sam has been instrumental in helping build cultures of fun, growth, and achievement in our track and cross country teams. Her humble ambition, perseverance, and commitment to her teammates have elevated both programs.
Apart from her athletic accomplishments, Samantha excels in academics. She has maintained an outstanding academic record throughout her high school career, consistently earning a place on the honor roll and receiving an academic letter.
Outside of school, Samantha has volunteered for various community activities, including the Ogden Cheer Clinic, Iowa Games First Aid, L.A. Good Library, and Ogden Fun Days. She has been a Bible Class Teacher for her church and has worked at Sunstream and Scooters.
Her impressive long-term growth as a student, athlete, and musician has been proportional to her willingness to persevere and work hard. After graduating, Samantha plans to enroll at Harding University where she has been accepted into the Honors Symposium. She is planning to study something in the healthcare field. Samantha has a bright future ahead and will be successful in whatever she chooses. She is a remarkable role model who has set the bar high for others to follow. Congratulations, Samantha, for being named Ogden High School’s November Student of the Month!
