Service clubs honor students of the month
Somerset Rotary student
Rilee Anastasia Pugh, Somerset, was selected as the Rotary Club of Somerset student of the month for September. Pugh is the daughter of Joshua and Nicole Pugh, and is a senior at Somerset Area High School.
She participates in Interact Club, National Honor Society and French Honor Society. She has been listed on the highest honors in the school's honor roll.
After high school she plans to attend West Virginia University to major in forensic science and become a forensic examiner. Pugh's hobbies include painting and playing the violin.
Boyce, Kretchman at Lions Club
Laura Boyce and Braden Kretchman have been chosen to represent Meyersdale Area High School at the October meetings of the Meyersdale Lions Club.
Braden is the son of William (B.J.) and Jennifer Kretchman of Meyersdale. His extracurricular activities and awards include basketball, baseball, National Honor Society, prom committee president, Tech Ed, Science Club and honor roll.
Following graduation Kretchman plans to attend University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown to play baseball and major in criminology.
Laura is the daughter of David and Rebecca Boyce of Meyersdale. Her extracurricular activities and awards include National Honor Society vice president, student council, senior class president, Girl of the Year, piano, musical, Somerset County Soroptimist, American Legion Citizenship Award, concert and jazz band, marching band drum major, cross country, track and field, basketball statistician, Studio 7 Dance, district and regional band and chorus, and Raider Review.
Following graduation, Boyce plans to attend college and major in biology to become a doctor of physical therapy.
September students of the month at North Star
North Star High School selected its students of the month for September. They are Marissa Barron, Owen Stahl, CJ Biery, Alicyn Manges, Emma Saylor, Colton Snyder, Luke Barron and Jayden Wilson.
Marissa Barron is the daughter of Kristin and Eric Barron. She is a 12th grade honors student who is a member of the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta.
Owen Stahl is the son of Cindy and Matt Stahl, Stoystown. He is a 12th grade honors and Somerset County Technology Center student. He participates in the school musical, Drama Club and Mu Alpha Theta.
CJ Biery is the son of Kent and Linda Biery, Boswell. He is an 11th grade honors student who plays basketball and soccer.
Alicyn Manges is the daughter of Norm and Bobbi Jo Manges, Hooversville. She is an 11th grade honors student who plays soccer and basketball.
Emma Saylor is the daughter of Ida and Bill Saylor, Acosta. She is a 10th grade honors student at North Star. She is a member of the student council.
Colton Snyder is the son of Rikki and Chad Snyder, Boswell. He is a 10th grade college prep and vo-tech student. He participates in Forensics, marching band and rifle.
Luke Barron is the son of Tracey Barron and James Barron, Boswell. He is a ninth grade honors academic student who plays golf.
Jayden Wilson is the daughter of Heather Wilson, Boswell. She is a ninth grade honors student who is in English and History honors.
Jaffa Shriners visit students
For decades, local Jaffa Shriners have been providing tickets to second grade students at Meyersdale Area Elementary School. This year, 56 students will be attending the 82nd annual Jaffa Circus on Oct. 21.
Ed Gnagey and Jim Raupach visited with students on Sept. 23, to present tickets and share the mission and work of the Shriners. Each year, second-grade students are provided with tickets to the circus, along with a free coloring/program book, popcorn and a drink during their visit to the circus.
Gnagey said Meyersdale Area Elementary School is one of the longest-attending schools in the region and said the local Shriners have been offering tickets to local second-graders for more than 60 years.
Jennifer Sines, second grade teacher, said this has become a tradition for the second grade students and adults alike.
“Our second grade students here at Meyersdale Elementary, have had the opportunity to go to the circus for many decades and we are grateful for the continued partnership with our local Shriners organization who make this trip possible. The students have so much fun every year.”
Students work in Positive Painting Project
A group of eighth grade students worked with Amanda Harrington and Kelsey Senft Friday morning, to participate in a collaboration with The Positive Painting Project based in Pittsburgh.
Students attended a brief presentation that explained The Positive Painting Project, the importance of checking in on others and overall mental health awareness, and various coping strategies that can be used when students are struggling emotionally. Following the presentation, students were able to paint a canvas, which will be sent to The Positive Painting Project, have a positive message screen-printed on the front, and then be returned for display throughout the building.
Zach Vena helped find funding to complete this project and Egal allowed the project to use her room and art supplies while also providing art advice during the event.
The Positive Painting Project: https://www.paintpositive.org/
JCS Homecoming court
Garden club plants mums
This article originally appeared on The Daily American: Area service clubs honor high school outstanding students
