The October Casey’s Public House Student of the Month is William O’Hara, who received a Certificate of Achievement and a $25 gift card from Casey’s Public House, our Sponsor of this program.
William is an 11th grade Honor student at Marple Newtown High School where he plays the trombone, tuba and bass drum in the Tiger Marching Band, Jazz Band and DrumLine. As a member of the Tri-M Honor Society, which focuses on creating future leaders in music education and music advocacy, William considers music to be one of his main interests at school, as well as a personal hobby.
As a Boy Scout with Troop 122 in Broomall, William was recently awarded the Rank of Eagle Scout for his project building and installing Cedar Bluebird houses in the Newtown Meadow Preserve. He enjoys helping out with his Troops activities and often volunteers weekends at Camp Musser and Resica Falls Scout Reservations.
In fact, for the past two summers William has been on staff as a counselor at the Resica Falls Scout Reservation in East Stroudsburg, to help teach merit badges to scouts from all over the east coast. He is a member of the Order of the Arrow (OA), known as the National Honor Society for scouting and enjoys volunteering at induction ceremonies for new OA members. He also takes the time to help out within the community, taking part in area clean-up projects, including helping to identify and control invasive species.
William is hoping to attend Drexel or West Chester University in two years, studying computer science and IT. In his free time, William enjoys camping, golf, playing video games and teaching his pet Cockatiel to speak!
Everyone in the Marple Newtown community congratulates you on this recognition William! May your future include interesting and rewarding ways to use your talents and time in service to many more communities!
Nominate the Next Casey’s Public House Student of the Month! Any grade 7–12 student who resides within the borders of the Marple Newtown School District may be nominated by a parent, teacher or other adult who submits in writing some ways the student demonstrates Excellence in Service to friendship, school or other local communities. Academic or athletic excellence is not required. Email your nomination to LJeffries@BestVersionMedia.com. The selected nominee will be featured in a future issue and will also receive a Certificate of Achievement and a $25 Casey’s Public House gift card.