The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its March Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.
Congratulations to the following students:
Minersville Area High School (MAHS): Hannah Ryscovyan and Jacob Mealey
Nativity BVM High School: Lilyanna Eades and Naomi Neifert
Pottsville Area High School (PAHS): Juliana Sharockman and Ryan Devine
MINERSVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Hannah Ryscovyan
Hannah Ryscovyan, daughter of Jimi and Jennifer Ryscovyan of Minersville, is active in Band (President), Art Club (President), Choir, Esports, MAHS TV Studio, Student Council, Drama Club, Academic League, and the Red Cross Blood Drive. In the community, Hannah has provided face painting services for local events, painted window displays for several Minersville businesses, and designed and painted murals throughout the high school.
After graduation, Hannah plans to continue her education at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design, where she plans to major in Art.
Jacob Mealey
Jacob Mealey, son of Patrick and Kimberly Mealey of Minersville, participates in Aevidum Club, Student Council, and the Varsity Basketball and Track and Field teams. He volunteers with Minersville Area Youth Basketball, helping younger athletes develop their skills and love of the game.
Jacob plans to attend a four-year college to study Exercise Science, with the goal of earning a master’s degree in Athletic Training.
NATIVITY BVM HIGH SCHOOL
Lilyanna Eades
Lilyanna Eades, daughter of Amy and James Eades of Minersville, is involved in Band, Chorus, Cheerleading, Music Ministry, Envirothon, National Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society. She serves her community as a volunteer firefighter with Mountaineer Hose Company.
After graduation, Lilyanna plans to attend Bloomsburg University to major in Nursing, with the goal of becoming a nurse working in either the Intensive Care Unit or Labor and Delivery.
Naomi Neifert
Naomi Neifert, daughter of Eric and Juliette Neifert of Pottsville, participates in Aevidum, Academic Team, Yearbook, Student Council, Cheerleading, National Honor Society, Chorus, Music Ministry, Interact, Schuylkill Youth Advisory Board, Diversity Club, and Stage Crew. She is also active in Girl Scouts.
Naomi plans to attend a four-year college to pursue a degree in Physics with a concentration in Astronomy, with the career goal of becoming a research scientist at NASA.
POTTSVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL
Juliana Sharockman
Juliana Sharockman, daughter of Jason and Jessica Sharockman of New Philadelphia, is involved in National Honor Society, Marching Band, Concert Band, Student Council, Mini-THON, Alpha Iota Delta, Tide Together, and serves as Publications Editor. She also participates in Track and Field and volunteers with Breakthrough T1D.
After graduation, Juliana plans to attend Pennsylvania State University to study Biotechnology and ultimately earn a Doctorate in Human Biology.
Ryan Devine
Ryan Devine, son of Patrick and Kelly Devine of Pottsville, participates in Golf, National Honor Society, and German National Honor Society.
Ryan plans to attend college to study Engineering, with the goal of becoming an engineer.
The Pottsville Rotary Club congratulates these outstanding students for their leadership, academic achievement, and service to their schools and communities.