The Rotary Club of Westerville recognized its October 2024 Students of the Month during its weekly luncheon Oct. 3 at the Medallion Club.
Throughout the school year, from October through May, the Club honors four students from local high schools each month. Working with the school principals and counselors, one student each month is chosen from Westerville Central, Westerville North, Westerville South and St. Francis DeSales high schools. The students, their parents, and the school administrators are introduced and honored at a Rotary Club luncheon each month.
Special thanks to the Westerville City School District for its continuing support of the Rotary Students of the Month program, and to district Community Engagement Coordinator Charlie Boss for student photos and profile compilations.
October 2024 Honoree Profiles
Westerville Central: Alex Blake’s favorite subject is science and math. The senior is the National Honor Society president, a class officer, and a Key Club officer. He is involved in Global Scholars, volunteers and works part-time at Kroger. He plans to attend either Yale University or Stanford University to study biochemistry.
Westerville North: Nate Tsegay’s favorite subject is math. The senior is involved in Black Student Union, Black Scholar Alliance, Hope Squad, Black History Month program, the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, and Link Crew. He has competed in the football and track teams. He has made honor roll all four years of high school and leads the curriculum for prekindergarten to second-graders at his church. He plans to attend Ohio University or Ohio State University to become a pilot.
Westerville South: Joel Cheruiyot’s favorite subjects are math and science. The senior is involved in Hope Squad, the Black History Month Show, and Black Student Union. He serves as a senior class representative, National Honor Society Treasurer, a Student Council member, and a student section leader. He competes in the school’s soccer team and volunteers at his church, with the I Can program and tutors kids. Among his awards and accolades: National African American Recognition Award from the College Board, AP Scholar with Distinction and National Merit Letter of Commendation. He plans to attend Ohio State University, Purdue University, Duke University, Stanford University or the University of Cincinnati to study aerospace engineering.
St. Francis DeSales: Jocelyn Green’s favorite subject is English. The junior is involved in varsity cheerleader (football, basketball, competition), Run the Race Club, and Spanish Club. She is a student ambassador and serves as president of the Golden Hearts Club and a patient advocate for Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Her awards and accolades include: Columbus Monthly Everyday Hero Finalist and The Make-A-Wish Travis Flores Legacy Award 2024. She plans to attend Miami University, Ohio University or Xavier University to study nursing or social work.
CAPTION (ABOVE PHOTO, FROM LEFT): Rotary Club Student of the Month Chairwoman Carol Faulkner, October 2024 Students of the Month Alex Blake of Westerville Central, Jocelyn Green of DeSales, Joel Cheruiyot of Westerville South, Nate Tsegay of Westerville North, and 2024-25 Rotary Club of Westerville President Brandy Deichert.
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