STUDENT OF THE MONTH
April 2024
Yankton High School senior, Jason Mora Guitron, has been named April Student of the Month by Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1. He was nominated by a staff member at Yankton High School, who wrote, “Jason is a very passionate student at YHS. I have watched him succeed from YMS to YHS, and he has continued to be a positive role model for all students.”
Mora Guitron participates in concert band, symphonic band and the jazz band at YHS. He has also been on the Honor Roll while at YHS.
In his free time, Jason’s hobbies and interests include hanging out with friends, fishing, golfing, and working at El Tapatio and Avera Sacred Heart Majestic Bluffs.
“His future plans after high school show exactly how driven he is to make a difference.”
– YHS Nominator
His parents are Maria Guitron and Leopoldo Mora of Yankton. After high school he plans to attend the University of South Dakota to study biology and pre-med.
The “Student of the Month” is awarded through a partnership of Horizon Health Care and Hot Country 93.1 in Yankton, South Dakota and recognizes exceptional students in the Yankton School District. Horizon Health Care offers health care and dental services to the cities of Yankton, Elk Point, and Alcester in the Hot Country 93.1 listening area.
Beginning January of 2022 a student of the month is selected each month of the school year. Horizon Health Care selects an outstanding student and awards them with a recognition certificate and a small token, and is recognized on Hot Country 93.1 radio. Officials from Yankton High School nominate students for the award.