Described as the "best of the best" by Dr. Rodger Berg, chairman of the Northampton Exchange Club's Service to Youth Program, four Northampton Area High School seniors were lauded at the club's recent dinner at the Northampton Memorial Community Center.

Cited as Girl of the Month for September was Darby McCall. Joshua Reightler was the club's Boy of the Month for September.

Honored as the October Girl of the Month was Maureen Weaver. The October Boy of the Month honor went to Nicholas Wachter.

Berg said the four seniors selected as students of the month excel not only in the classroom, but also distinguish themselves in activities such as music, athletics, clubs and the community. Club members were told the honorees are talented, work hard and show great promise in the future.

"They have challenges ahead, I am confident they will meet these challenges," Berg said. "Excellence can be achieved if you expect more than others think is possible."

· Darby McCall, September Girl of the Month, is a member of National Honor Society, Spanish Club, girls tennis team, scholastic scrimmage, math club and SAAD (Students Against Destructive Decisions). She participates in the Reading Challenge, is highly ranked in tennis and volunteers with Let Them Walk In Our Shoes.

· Joshua Reightler, September Boy of the Month, is a member of National Honor Society, soccer team, SAAD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), varsity track and field, indoor track and engineering club. He volunteers at Northampton Area Food Bank.

· Maureen Weaver, October Girl of the Month, is a member of National Honor Society, SAAD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), Spanish Club, tennis team, Power of Ten, DECA and Math Club. She is also secretary for FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).

· Nicholas Wachter, October Boy of the Month, is treasurer for the National Honor Society, president of student council, president of the Drama Club and chair of Red Ribbon Week. He is a member of DECA, SAAD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), varsity golf and Caring Kids. He serves as coordinator for the high school Toys for Tots program and participates in the Dakota Galusha Basketball Tournament and K-Kids Fund golf Tournament.