Tyler Lafontaine of Bridgton has been selected as the Bridgton Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for January.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior based on academics and volunteerism in school and community services. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Parents: Tricia Lafontaine and Scott Lafontaine

Activities: When not working on class work, my activities include being a part of our school’s theater program in our Fall and Spring plays, being a part of National Honors Society, serving as secretary for our school’s Interact Club, and working as a cashier at my local Hannaford supermarket.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing video games and Dungeons & Dragons with my friends. I also enjoy singing and skiing. 

Future plans: I hope to attend college in Maine, New York, or Chicago. I plan to study film production and eventually work on film sets as a cinematographer.

Q. What do you believe are three keys to being a good student? A good student is dependable, asks questions, and takes pride in their work.

Q. What is your favorite class? My favorite class is Photography. It is a class that has helped me see the world in a different way. I also feel that I have made clear improvement from my work at the start of the year to now. The class is entertaining, challenging, and has made me proud of myself.

Q. Who is your favorite teacher? My favorite teacher is probably my seventh and eighth grade English teacher Miss Carter. She really challenged me to try my hardest and be proud of my accomplishments. Without her I don’t think I would be nearly as good a student as I am today.

Q. If you could change one thing about your educational experience, what would it be? I wish that I could find a slightly better work-life balance. As much as I am very proud of what I do and everything I am involved with in my school and community, I sometimes wish I could have a little more time to myself.

Q. What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of my Eagle Scout project. I organized and led the construction of a GaGa Ball Pit (a playground addition) for my local community center. It was a daunting task and I am very impressed with myself that I got it done. It also makes me feel like I’ve really done something for my community when I see kids playing in it and having fun. It’s nice to think that I’ve made an impact on my town.