Four Northampton Area High School seniors - Michael Kovalchik, Luke Altemose, Elizabeth Horvath and Bradley Hower - were cited by Northampton Exchange Club at its May 4 Service to Youth program held at Northampton Banquet & Event Center.

Dr. Rodger Berg, program chairman, said colleges and universities are looking at more than just academics when considering student admission applications, taking into account a more rounded background.

The four honorees have not only excelled in the classroom, but are outstanding in taking part in out-of-school activities, Berg said.

“They have shown leadership in communication skills and in extracurricular activities,” Berg said.

Addressing their success, Berg said the students’ families play a major role with the achievements the honorees have received, which are attributed to their upbringing much before now.

The Exchange Club presented the seniors with a Lamp of Knowledge plaque and certificate of award.

Michael Kovalchik, April Boy of the Month: Student Council (treasurer, secretary and vice president), golf team (captain and district qualifier), Students Against Destructive Decisions, Distributive Education Clubs of America (vice president and president), PA DECA (state representative and state secretary), baseball team, Konkrete Kids Education Foundation, American Legion Baseball (all-star team) and Connie Mack Baseball (all-star team)

Luke Altemose, May Boy of the Month: National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions, PEACE, Kids for Christ, Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout), National Youth Leadership Training and percussionist at church

Elizabeth Horvath, June Girl of the Month: National Honor Society, orchestra member (section leader), chorus member, drama club (vice president and president), select ensemble member, French Club (vice president) and NAHS Treble Makers private piano lessons volunteer

Bradley Hower, June Boy of the Month: German Club, Volunteer Club, track and field member, football lacrosse member and Envirothon