Samantha Harrod, senior, is the Bluffton High School student of the month for December.

She participates in BHS girls' basketball and was named honorable mention on last season's NWC team. She plans on attending Rhodes State College, Lima, where she will pursue a degree in nursing.

She is a BHS office club worker, was a stats keeper for football and works part-time at the Shawnee Country Club.

Her parents are Jim and Lisa Harrod, 7210 Mayberry Road, Elida.