Pottsville Rotary
Pottsville Area High School 2014 graduates Hannah Corbacio and Gabrielle DiRenzo, both of Pottsville, and Nativity BVM High School 2014 graduates Michaela Klembara and Spencer Villarreal were named Pottsville Rotary students of the month for May.
Hannah is a daughter of John and Rhoda Corbacio, Pottsville. She was a member of the National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society and served as senior class treasurer.
She was a member of Key, Leo and Alethia clubs, the latter of which she served as treasurer, and a member of the Schuylkill County Junior Advisory Board. She lettered four years in track, lettered in soccer in ninth and 10th grade and lettered in volleyball in 11th and 12th grade. She earned All-Area first team honors in volleyball the past two years and participated in Youth Group and the Schuylkill County Youth Summit.
Hannah plans to attend Misericordia University, Dallas, Luzerne County and major in occupational therapy.
Gabrielle is a daughter of Paul and Connie DiRenzo, Pottsville. She was a member and president of the National Honor Society and a member of the Spanish National Honor Society. She was a four-year member of student council and served as secretary and was a part of the 2013 homecoming court.
Gabrielle was a four-year member, captain and district qualifier in cross-country and a four-year member, captain and two-year district qualifier and one-year state qualifier in track.
A three-year member of AID, she participated in numerous community-sponsored runs.
Gabrielle plans to attend Boston University to study athletic training.
Michaela is a daughter of Anita and Michael Klembara III, Schuylkill Haven, and a member and active altar server at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Schuylkill Haven. She was involved in varsity soccer, Interact, science club and academic team. Michaela is also a teen writer for the Huffington Post and an alumna of the Central Pennsylvania Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference.
She plans to attend Bloomsburg University and major in speech pathology and audiology.
Spencer is a son of Dr. Carlos and Nancy Villarreal, Gordon. He attends St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, Ashland, where he is an active member and cross bearer.
He was involved in varsity soccer as captain, varsity track, Interact and campus ministry and served as a student ambassador. Spencer has received numerous awards for honor achievements and effort achievements throughout high school.
He plans to attend Temple University, Philadelphia, to major in biology focusing on pre-medical studies.
Mahanoy Area
Erin Noon and Brandon Donelson, both 2014 Mahanoy Area High School graduates, were named students of the month for April by Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695.
Erin is a daughter of Heather Moss, Mahanoy City, and Thomas Noon, Gordon. She was senior class president and a member of student council, choir, Chordaires, Nutrition Advisory Council, SADD, Teens Against Tobacco, Theatre Arts club, cross country, swim team and track and field.
Erin was also a homecoming candidate and was a Meals on Wheels volunteer during school and summer. She plans to attend Penn State University and major in communications.
Brandon is son of Glenn Lee Donelson Jr. He was involved with National Honor Society, Bloomsburg Math Contest Team, Envirothon, Bear Pride program, Interact, football, track and field and wrestling. He also served as a Meals on Wheels volunteer.
Brandon has enlisted in the Marine Corps.
Mahanoy Area 2014 graduates Shaina Leshko and James Thomas were named students of the month for May by Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695.
Shaina is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Leshko, Mahanoy City. She was active in student council, choir, Interact, Spanish club, Theatre Arts club, basketball, softball and volleyball.
She was a homecoming candidate and a Meals on Wheels volunteer during school and summer and is an altar server for Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Roman Catholic Church, Mahanoy City. Shaina plans to enter the National Guard and then attend East Stroudsburg University in January 2015 and major in criminal justice.
James is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas, Mahanoy City. He was active in National Honor Society, Bloomsburg Math Contest Team, student council, Bear Pride program, choir, Interact, SADD, football and track and field.
He served as basketball scorekeeper and volunteered for Meals on Wheels during school and summer and for Special Olympics.
James plans to attend East Stroudsburg University and major in speech pathology.