The May Casey’s Public House Student of the Month is Mary Benko, who is a Senior at Marple Newtown High School (MNHS), and also received a Certificate of Achievement and a $25 gift card from Casey’s Public House, our Sponsor of this program.
Mary spends her time at MNHS fully involved with various clubs. She is on both the Cross Country and Track teams, and a member of the Marching Band and the French Club. Academically, Mary is on the National Honor Society as well.
However, what Mary is most proud of is being a Leader in Marple Civic Youth, a group of area students looking for ways to make a difference in our community. With their motto: Teens Taking Action, they have been providing fun and inclusive ways to get teens together. From volunteering at local school events and food banks to organizing proms and dances, the teens have made it their mission to make a difference here in Marple Newtown.
Since Mary will be graduating next month, her plans for the fall include majoring in Education at Millersville University and continuing her cross-country and track career at the D2 level. Her long-term goals include teaching math to middle school students and encouraging STEM education for young girls. Mary is also proud to have previously worked as a Student Assistant Teacher for the second-grade class at Russell Elementary.
We are so happy to get to know a little more about your Mary, and we look forward to hearing about all of your future accomplishments.
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.