Chandler Public Schools recently announced that their April Lions of the Month are Gabbie Dawson and Blake Rickner.
Dawson is the daughter of Amanda Williams. After graduating from high school she plans on attending college to get her bachelors degree in nursing. At Chandler High School she served as the Cheer Captain. She is also involved in cheerleading, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Positive Peers, Peer mentors, Student Council and FFA.
She is involved in her community by volunteering with the Ice Cream Festival, Crawfish Boil, Relay For Life, Angel Tree, Stamp Out Starvation, veteran luncheon, church activities and Halloween carnival.
Blake Rickner is the son of Debra and Kevin Rickner. Upon completion of high school, Blake plans to attend E.O.C. with aspirations of becoming a firefighter.
Blake has always found joy in working within a team and aiding others. He recognizes that becoming a firefighter will not only allow him to work within a team environment but also give him the opportunity to continue helping others while making a positive impact in his community.
During his time at Chandler High School, Blake actively participated in numerous sports such as football, wrestling, and baseball. In addition, he also engaged in Powerlifting where he was able to achieve various titles such as Regional Champion in 2020 and 2022.
He also placed 5th at state in 2022. Blake also showcased his abilities outside of athletics by joining the Chandler Archery team and winning first place at state in 2019.
Blake’s involvement in student council further highlights his dedication to serving his community. Currently, Blake is enrolled in the Automotive Collision Repair Class at Gordon Cooper Technology Center.