The Rotary Club of Westerville, which sponsors a Student of the Month program, recognized recipients at a luncheon at Villa Milano held on November 1. November students are: Kylie Dean, Westerville Central High School; Queen Adu, Westerville North; Aubry Williams, Westerville South; and Katie King, St. Francis DeSales.
The purpose of the program is twofold: to recognize outstanding students who have distinguished themselves by serving their school and to expose them to the Rotary Club and its ideal of “Service Above Self.” Students selected join Rotarians for lunch every week for a month, and have the opportunity to interact with members.
Kylie Dean, a senior at Westerville Central, holds a 4.4 grade point average (GPA). She enjoys studying Biology, Chemistry and Math. She is a two time letter winner in track and field, a member of the National Honor Society and a Junior Mentor. She also participates in Renaissance and Ski Club. Dean has volunteered at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and other charitable events, including the Pelatonia bike race. She plans to study pre-med at The Ohio State University.
Queen Adu, a senior at Westerville North, lists Chemistry and Math as her favorite subjects of study. She holds a 3.7 GPA. She participates in marching band, the International Club, and Key Club. She volunteers at the Food Pantry for the Vineyard Church of Columbus. Adu has earned merit awards and essay contests, and was the best Advanced Placement English student of 2011. She plans to further her education at Miami University, Cincinnati University or The Ohio State University.
Westerville South junior Aubry Williams holds a 4.0 GPA. English is her favorite subject and she is active in the Yearbook Club, FCA, Theatre, the Symphonic Choir, and Junior Mentors. She is a Generations Performing Arts Company member, where she dances and serves as an officer on the Leadership Council. She hopes to pursue a profession in which she can help people.
St. Francis DeSales Senior Katie King holds a 3.9 GPA. She enjoys studying Biology, Physics and English. She participates in varsity softball, student ambassadors, Math Club, National Honor Society, and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. She has volunteered at DeSales softball camps and St. Paul softball clinics. She has also made sandwiches for the St. Lawrence Haven. King received the Freshman Merit Combined Scholarship and the St. Paul PAC Scholarship, which she will use at a university where she plans to study exercise science.