Nine students from Our Lady of the Angels Academy were recently selected as the Students of the Month for the month of January.

These students were chosen for displaying the virtue of self-control.Here are quotes from each student about why they were chosen as the Students of the Month.Kindergarten, Serrenity Serrano: "I am learning self-control and to help others."Grade 1, Layla Fatzie: "I try to be my best even when it is hard."Grade 2, Logan Fisher: "I have self-control during class. I raise my hand, listen and follow directions."Grade 3, Angelo Greek: "I was chosen as Student of the Month because I am a patient person and always wait my turn. I control my feelings and try to make good decisions."Grade 4, Laughlin Sieger: "I try my best to control my words and actions."Grade 5, Hannah Soberick: "I don't brag when I've won or get mad if I've lost. I don't stare, laugh or tease someone who made a mistake or was corrected. When someone else wins I congratulate them."Grade 6, Julia Jurick: "I keep calm in class. I do what I have been told. I keep my cool whenever I'm mad."Grade 7, Sophia Tenisci: "I can be quiet and stay quiet when Mrs. Clee asks me to be."Grade 8, Adam Gilbert: "I disciplined myself in the classroom as much as I could. I tried not to raise my voice as much as I possibly could. I stayed calm when others were talking and distracting me as well."