The December Casey’s Student of the Month is Kevin Callahan Jr., who is in the 10th grade at Marple Newtown High School (MNHS). Kevin has been honored with a Certificate of Achievement and a Gift Card from Casey’s Public House, the Sponsor of this award for his outstanding service to school and community.
As part of the MNHS Marching Band, Indoor percussion, Concert Band and playing in the Pit for MNHS musicals, music is very important to Kevin. Academics are also a top priority for Kevin; he’s part of the STEM Academy, TRI-M (Music Honor Society), Hi-Q Club and the Spanish Club. Kevin has been on the honor roll all through elementary and middle school, has had straight A’s, is in all Honors and AP classes and he is in the top five of his class. He was invited to The National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Scientists to partake in the Congress of Future Medical Leaders where he will be receiving an Award of Excellence next June in Boston.
One of Kevin’s most treasured experiences is belonging to a club called Morgan’s Message which focuses on the importance of mental health for young people. Morgan’s Message is this: “As an athlete, there is no shame in seeking physical healthcare – the same should be true for mental healthcare. In order to close the gap, we must eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health together.”
As for the future, Kevin hopes to get into a top college for bio-medical studies and receive his Masters and possibly Doctorate degrees, as well as audition and get a spot in a world-class music program. We are very proud to have had the chance to get to know you here at Friends & Neighbors magazine Kevin. We know there are great things ahead for you!
Know a terrific teen who should be our next Student of the Month?
Here’s what we look for – Students from grades 7 to 12 who demonstrate excellence in service to school, friendship, community or area groups, and reside within the geographical borders of the Marple, Newtown Square or Edgmont (no matter what school they attend, or if they are homeschooled). Submit your nomination, highlighting what makes them so amazing, to LJeffries@BestVersionMedia.com. Academic or athletic excellence is not required.