Tuesday, April 16, 2024

Pottsville Rotary Announces April Students of the Month



The April 2024 Students of the Month of the Pottsville Rotary Club were honored at their meeting on Wednesday, April 10 meeting at Vitos Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

Congratulations to:
 
Minersville Area Students
  • Brooke Kopinetz
  • Gehrig Milbrandt
Pottsville Area Students
  • Kali Hinkle
  • Alaina Bartashus

Nativity Students
  • Joseph Rossi
  • Chloe Motto

MINERSVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Brooke Kopinetz

Brooke Kopinetz is the daughter of Jessica Kopinetz, Branch Township. 

Her school activities consist of: Class Secretary, Prom Committee, member of the Basketball, Soccer and Softball teams. Outside of school she volunteered with the Minersville Borough Annual Haunted House, Youth Basketball, and the SPCA. 

Brooke was employed at the Big Diamond Speedway. After graduation, 

Brooke plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to become a Dental Hygienist and play basketball.

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Gehrig Milbrandt

Gehrig Milbrandt is the son of Shannon and Jeremy Milbrandt, Branch Township. 

His school activities consist of: Band, Drama Club, Yearbook Committee and Academic League. Outside of school, Gehrig plays the National Anthem for School Sporting Events, Taps for the Memorial Day Parades, announces for Minersville Youth Football, Softball & E-Sports Teams. 

He is currently employed by T102. 

After graduation, Gehrig plans to become a sports broadcaster.

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POTTSVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL

Kali Hinkle

Kali Hinkle is the daughter of Kalyn and Tim Hinkle, Pottsville. 

Her school activities consist of: Alpha Iota Delta - AID (President), Key Club, Mini Thon, Soccer (Captain), and Basketball (Captain). Outside of school she volunteered with the Basketball Youth Camp - Counselor, Food Basket Delivery, AID, Mini Thon, Key Club Community Service Projects, and Homecoming Clean-Up Project. 

Her honors include: National Honor Society and French National Honor Society. 

After graduation, Kali plans to attend West Chester University to major in Nursing.

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Alaina Bartashus

Alaina Bartashus is the daughter of Rachael and Joel Bartashus, New Philadelphia. 

Her school activities consist of: Majorette, Student Council, Foreign Language Club, Mini Thon, and Key Club, Outside of school, Alaina was involved in the Schuylkill County Youth Summit and Winter Carnival. 

Her honors include: National Honor Society and French National Honor Society. 

After graduation, Alaina plans to attend Indiana University of Pennsylvania to major in Psychology.

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NATIVITY HIGH SCHOOL

Chloe Motto

Chloe Motto is the daughter of Jill and Robert Motto, New Philadelphia. 

Her school activities consist of: Volleyball, Interact Club, Student Ambassador, International Club, Diversity Club. 

Her honors include: Science National Honor Society. 

After graduation, Chloe plans to attend Misericordia University to become a Physician’s Assistant.

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Joseph Rossi

Joseph Rossi is the son of Sharon and Kenneth Rossi, Pottsville. 

His school activities consist of: Aevidum Club, Student Ambassador, Cross Country, and Track & Field. 

Outside of school, he volunteers with the Knights of Columbus and St. Joseph’s Center. 

After graduation, Joseph plans to attend college to study business management.

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