The April student of the month at Bluffton High School is Emma Burkholder, daughter of Steve and Laurel Burkholder.

Emma is a senior at Bluffton high school and has a 3.561 GPA.

She is involved in many activities including Chamber Choir, Show Choir, District 3 Honors Choir, National Honor Society, Drama Club, Latin Club, Academic Team, Teens for Christ, Ebenezer Mennonite Youth Group and Campus Life. Other interests include dancing, acting, singing and traveling.

Recognitions she has received include acceptance into the National Honor Society, District 3 Honor Choir Participation Award and was an Ocean Focus Participant.

In her spare time she likes to read, write and do playwright analysis.

When she graduates, Emma would like to pursue a major in theatre performance.

Emma said: "I am truly honored to have been recognized by my teachers at this great school! I dearly hope that I have been a positive influence and inspiration for the underclassmen."