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Each month during the school year, the Monessen/Rostraver Rotary recognizes four students from the School District of the City of Monessen for their academic and extracurricular activities.

Standing are Monessen/Rostraver Immediate Past President Gerald Stasicha and Rotary member and Monessen School Superintendent Dr. Leanne Spazak. Seated are (l to r) seniors William Custodio and Natalia Holmes along with 8th graders Keith Cushenberry Jr. and Mya Petruska.

In November, seniors William Custodio and Natalia Holmes and 8th graders Mya Petruska and Keith Cushenberry Jr. attended the group’s weekly meeting to accept their certificates and pens. During the meeting, each student took a few minutes to introduce themselves to the membership.

William Custodio is involved in many groups and he likes to participate in theater and dance during his free time. He plans to pursue a career in civil engineering.

Natalia Holmes’ favorite subjects are in the sciences, including human anatomy, physiology and biology. She is a member of many clubs and participates in basketball, soccer, track and softball. She plans to become a physician specializing in sports medicine.

Although she is only in 8th grade, Mya Petruska also is looking forward to a career as a sports medicine physician. Her favorite subjects are reading and science. Mya is vice president of Student Council, and she participates in soccer.

Eighth grader Keith Cushenberry Jr. also is a member of Student Council. His favorite subjects are reading and math. Keith participates in football and basketball and would like to be a professional football player or an attorney.

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