Rotary recognizes December 2024 Students of the Month

December 2024 Honoree Profiles

Westerville Central: Lulu Bang’s favorite subjects are math and science. The sophomore is involved in multiple activities including, founder and president of WCHS’ Red Cross Club, a Hawkathon leader and a member of the Asian Appreciation Club. She is a member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee and serves as a volunteer for the Columbus Veterans Administration, the Special Olympics and the Red Cross as a blood donor ambassador. She tutors Alcott Elementary School first-graders and competes in the soccer and track teams. She also plays for the Columbus Force Club Soccer Team. Among her awards and accolades: scholar athlete for soccer and track, Most Improved player in soccer and an Evening of Excellence academic award. She hopes to attend Ohio State University and major in biomedical science. “I would like to thank my biology teacher Ms. Levakis and Mrs. Schaffer for nominating me for this award. I am very grateful for their support of and faith in me.”

Westerville North: Clara Stewart’s favorite subjects are English and science. The senior is part of the WNHS soccer team and is a member of National Honor Society, Westerville North Young Life and Hope Squad. She serves as a leader with Fellowship of Christian Athletes club, is involved with her church youth group and volunteers at W.A.R.M. and Habitat for Humanity. Among her awards and accolades in soccer: First Team All OCC, Second Team All District, OCC Honorable Mention, All N Award and scholar athlete. She has also been recognized for superior academic performance at WNHS. She hopes to attend either Mount Vernon Nazarene University or Taylor University to study exercise science and become a physical therapist for children. “I am thankful for everyone who has helped me along the way and has made all that I do possible.”

Westerville South: Andria James-Weima’s favorite subjects are science and social studies. The senior is a leader of the school’s Black History Month production Leader, a member of the Westerville Education Student Foundation, a Link Crew leader, a member of WSHS’ Black Student Union. She is also an International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate. She is involved with her church, helping lead the youth ministry and children’s ministry, participating in community outreaches. She also works part-time and helps care for her father who is awaiting a heart transplant. She was also selected to the College Board National African American National Recognition Program and received special recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. She plans to attend Ohio State University to study biology.

St. Francis DeSales: Olivia Smith’s favorite subjects include AP Italian, AP Lit and Comp, and AP Physics. She’s a member of Marching and Concert Band and choir. Olivia is an Eagle Scout and has been awarded the World Conservation Award. She’s also a member of NHS and Italian NHS. Olivia plans to study meteorology/atmospheric science at either Ohio State or Ohio University.

CAPTION (ABOVE PHOTO, FROM LEFT): Rotary Club of Westerville 2024-25 President Brandy Deichert, December 2024 Students of the Month Lulu Bang of Westerville Central, Olivia Smith of DeSales, Clara Stewart of Westerville North, Andria James-Weima of Westerville South and Rotary Students of the Month Committee Chairwoman Carol Faulkner.