Student of the Month

Every month during the school year, a student is selected from one of the five local high schools to be honored as Student of the Month.

Annitia Rodriguez
January, 2012
Wordsworth Academy

Interact advisor; Steve Bass said of Annitia, “This lovely young lady is treasured by everyone at Wordsworth as a great team member and an emerging leader. She has been a stalwart of the Interact Club for her energetic efforts on every project but most especially recycling where she can be counted on to pitch in as much as any other member. She has great ideas that she shares at meetings and always has a kind word for the people who help. Annitia’s efforts also shine in her academic class and in her Culinary Arts Class where she is always the first to ask, what can I do?”

Brenda Spinelli
December, 2011
Gwynedd Mercy Academy

Mrs. Judith M. Owens, Vice Principal for Academic Affairs said in her letter of introduction, “Brenda…is the go to person when something needs to be accomplished. She is a cheerful, enthusiastic young lady who has strong feelings and opinions that reflect her value system. When volunteers are needed you can count on Brenda to raise her hand, and see the task through to the end. Her motto in the Mercy family is ‘the more the merrier', and her welcoming spirit insures that everyone is included.”

Brenda is a member of the Gwynedd-Mercy volleyball team, an active participant in the Ministry and Service Organization and is responsible for planning and organizing trips to a residence for formerly homeless women.

Cori Rosen
December, 2011
Germantown Academy

Peter McVeigh, Coordinator of Community Service at GA said, “Cori is an outstanding student, primarily because she genuinely cares about matters of the mind. Continually demonstrating all the qualities that underscore the behavior and attitude of the outstanding student, she is always ready to discuss the most significant issues under consideration, whether they be historical themes or concepts related to more contemporary events.”

Cori is Co-Chair for the Ethics Society, and a senior leader in the Community Service Organization, which works with the Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard in Ambler, the St. John’s Hospice, the Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Hospital and Make A Wish Foundation.

Sarah Carroll
October, 2011
Upper Dublin High School

Among her many accomplishments, Sarah is a volunteer junior firefighter for the Fort Washington Fire Company No.1. She and dad, Bill, are the only father / daughter duo in the company!

Some of the other volunteer activities in which she participates include the U.D. Parks and Recreation and U.D. Police Department. Sarah is a member of the SGA, French Club, HIPE Club and Key Club as well as a member of the Link Crew, an organization to aid incoming freshmen and new students. And she participates in Field Hockey, Spring track and Lifeguarding at the Germantown Cricket Club.