School counselors report on student of the month program

PUNXSUTAWNEY — The Punxsutawney Area School Board heard a presentation from two counselors regarding the student of the month program at the high school at Tuesday’s meeting.

Jenny White, high school counselor, and Angela Cesario, seventhand eighth-grade counselor, wanted to inform the board as to how the program works.

White said that six times per year, the teachers and staff at PAHS nominate deserving students for Student of the Month.

“These are students in grades 7-12 who maintain a good attendance record, display a positive attitude, show good work ethic and efforts, and are personable, helpful and respectful,” White said, adding that once the committee selects the winners for the month, the Prize Patrol surprises them during lunch, homeroom or sometimes a large group assembly.

White said the prize consists of a student of the month locker cling and a $5 Snack Shack Credit, and their photo is taken to be posted in the main office hallway.

The 2021-2022 Students of the Month were: Angel Gonzalez, Savannah Switlick, Shayna Smith, Charlie Compton, Zachary Stiver, Hadassah Adams, Lucy Hawk, Rebekah Miller, Bladen Huber, Griffin White, Jacob Adams, Jayden Rutan, Aaron Schiel, Justin Miller, Jacinda Gigliotti, Taylor Bair, Samantha Griebel, Colton Bugay, Laci Lingenfelter, Josh Tyger, Dominic Johns, Mary Grusky, Elizabeth Vallies, Molly Davis, Angelo Pape, Amy Poole, Joshua Shoemaker, Ben Gifford, Kahli Reddinger, Lydia Miller, Jordan Rutan, Logan Moore, Abraao Santos and Makila Rich.

White said they were very proud to be able to recognize and surprise some of the terrific students that PAHS has.