Student Of The Month - 2014


For over 60-years, the Ellwood City Lions Club has honored an Ellwood City Lincoln High School student on a monthly basis.  This year's recipients are:

December - DEREK LUST.  Derek is a senior at Lincoln High School and a National Honor Society student.  He is an enthusiastic student of physics and loves to compare its fundamentals to Formula-1 racing.  As such, he is undecided on choosing his field of future studies, Physics or Mechanical Engineering.  For past three years, Derek has also been involved with French and History clubs.  The Lions presented Derek with a Student Of The Month Certificate and a $100 donation towards his future studies either at Penn State or Ohio State Universities.  (Pictured from left: Matt Hudson, step-father, Nicole Hudson, mother, Derek with Lions Club member Kathryn Hiser)
November - MARINA THETFORD.  As a senior at Lincoln High School, Marina has been a star of the last three musicals.  In 2012 she was Cosette in Les Miserables, in 2013 she was Dorothy in Wizard Of Oz and this year she was Maria in the Sound Of Music.  She sang at Relay For Life and Pennsylvania Music Educators Association Choir for last two years, while her voice can be heard weekly as a Cantor at the St. Elias Orthodox Church. Marina is also a National Honor Society student and participates in the Government Club, Spanish Club and the Tennis Team.  The Lions presented Olivia with a Student Of The Month Certificate and a $100 donation towards her future studies in Mathematics at the Boston College University.  (Pictured from left: EC Lions member Richard Brewer, Marina with her parents Gregory and Juliana Thetford)
October - OLIVIA PIGZA.  Olivia is a senior at Lincoln High School and a National Honor Society student with a 4.125 GPA.   Her involvement in the school activities include being an officer of March Of Dimes, Student Council, Peer Leadership and Ellwood City Culture Club.   Olivia is also a varsity cheerleader and was elected as a 2014 Homecoming Queen.  Additionally, Olivia volunteers at the Holly Redeemer Festival Booth, American Heart Association, Relay For Life and Yellow Ribbon Girls.  The Lions presented Olivia with a Student Of The Month Certificate and a $100 donation towards her future studies at the Penn State University where she will pursue a degree in Biology.  (Pictured from left: Olivia with her parents Melissa and Justin Pigza, Larry Kempa PA Lions District 14-N Governor and Donald Parker EC Lions member)
September - TYLER NEYMAN.  Tyler is a senior at Lincoln High School and a student athlete playing football for 10-yrs. Currently he is the Captain of the varsity squad. He is a member of the National Honor Society, History Club, Peer Leadership and German Club. The Lions presented Tyler with a Student Of The Month Certificate and a $100 donation towards his future studies at the University of Pittsburgh where he will pursue a degree in Law.  (Pictured from left: Lions President Tomislav Novosel, Tyler's mother Grace Neyman, Tyler and Lions member Judy Dici)
May - DONALD KERR.  Donald is a senior at Lincoln High School and a student athlete with a 4.125 GPA. He is on the Varsity Football and Wrestling teams, a 2-time WPIAL Wrestling Qualifier and was awarded with the "2014 Spirit Award" for football and wrestling. Besides sports, Donald belongs to the History Club and works part-time at McDonalds' in Ellwood City. The Lions presented Donald with a Student Of The Month Certificate and a $100 donation towards his future studies in Information Sciences and Engineering at Penn State University - Beaver Campus.  (Pictured from left: Mother Bridgette Kerr, Donald and Lions Club member Brenda Walker)
April - MACKENZIE BARKEY.  Mackenzie is a senior at Lincoln High School and a National Honor Society student where her favorite subject is Math. She is active with Lil Angels Softball, Track and Field, Gymnastics, Powder Puff and Youth Bowling while working at Diamond Dance Academy. The Lions presented Mackenzie with a Student Of The Month Certificate and a $100 donation towards her future studies in Human Recources and Criminal Justice at Clarion University.  (Pictured: Mackenzie with parents Tammy and Randy Barkey)
March - DAKOTA MARSHALL.  A senior at Lincoln High School, Dakota is active in Stage Crew, Peer Leadership, Student Council, Culture Club and Band.  He is a Webmaster for the Ellwood City Physical Education and a student director of the Puppet Theatre at the Ellwood City Library.  The Lions presented Dakota with a Student Of The Month Certificate and a $100 donation towards his future studies in Library / Computer Teaching at CCBC or Clarion University.   (Pictured from left: Mother, Shay Marshall with Dakota and Lions Club member Calvin Sammons)
February - ABIGAIL KONYAK.  Abigail is a senior at Lincoln High School with a GPA of 4.0 and her favorite subject is Math. While being the President of Senior High Student Council and the Vice-President of the National Honor Society, Abigail is also involved with Peer Leadership, Club Hope, March of Dimes and Ellwood City Culture Club.   Currently, Abigail is taking voice lessons to complement her 15-yrs of competitive dancing at Studio"P".   The Lions presented Abigail with a Student Of The Month Certificate and a $100 donation towards her future studies. She plans to further her education in Child Psychology at Kent State University.  (Pictured from left: Lions Club member Judy Dici, Abigail with her parents Colleen and Joe Konyak)
January - BRAD SCOTT.  Brad is a senior at Lincoln High School with a GPA of 4.0 and his favorite subject is Math.  He's been active and held an office in Ellwood City Culture Club, National Honor Society, Peer Leadership, Spanish Club and Future Business Leaders of America.  He is a member of Wurtemburg Presbyterian Church and is a recipient of the American Legion Award.   (Pictured from left: Brad's parents, Ted Scott and Angelica Mason, Brad Scott and Lion member Norm Laszlo)
Derek Lust





Marina Thetford






Olivia Pigza





Tyler Neyman



Donald Kerr




Mackenzie Barkey



Dakota Marshall



Abigail Konyak





Brad Scott