Exchange Club’s Students of the Month are honored
Northampton Exchange Club at the Nov. 9 dinner meeting, held at Northampton Banquet & Event Center, opened its 2016-17 Service to Youth Program by citing four Northampton Area High School seniors for their accomplishments in September and October.
Recognized as September Girl of the Month was Brandy Moser, and September Boy of the Month was Ryan Rimple.
The October Girl of the Month went to Cassanda Motyka, and October Boy of the Month was Alexander Skrapits.
Dr. Rodger Berg, program chairman, told the honorees, “You did it well,” saying their accomplishments are a result of their early years in pursuing goals set for themselves and a strong and caring family. The students were told they have utilized the talents bestowed on them, mentioning everyone has talent in some form, but they have to develop and use the talent given them.
Everyone makes mistakes in life, but a person has to learn from the mistakes. Regardless of age, a person should continue to learn, Berg said.
“Life is a learning process. You never stop learning,” Berg added.
Brandy Moser, September Girl of the Month, is part of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), National Honor Society, varsity girls soccer (co-captain), varsity girls lacrosse (co-captain), German Club (historian), Volunteer Club, is a Lehigh Valley Scholar Athlete, EPC student athlete and tutor.
Ryan Rimple, September Boy of the Month, is part of National Honor Society, DECA (Distributive Clubs of America), FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Student Government (treasurer) and volunteers with the food bank.
Cassanda Motyka, October Girl of the Month, is part of National Honor Society, is president of the mock trial and the orchestra and is a first chair cellist.
Alexander Skrapits, October Boy of the Month, is part of National Honor Society (treasurer), Scholastic Scrimmage, Chess Club and Library Club.
The honorees have other achievements, which also were cited at the meeting. The honorees received a lamp of knowledge, plaques, certificate and pen.