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Last Updated on Friday, 01 May 2026 01:00

The Interact Clubs of Belle Vernon Area (BVA) and Frazier were hosted by the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club for their Annual Banquet, held at Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill on Thursday, March 27, 2026.

Belle Vernon Area High School Interact Club - (From L to R) Seated: Zoey Williams, William Dinh, Caitlin Lobenberg, Kara Chiocchio, Hailey Farrah, Bella King, and Josie Nikolic. Standing: Spencer Anderson, Levi Barkley, Christian Reno, Eric Adamec, Emma White, Emma Burkley, Sophia White, Sarah Callaway, and Henry Boldyzar

Frazier High School Interact Club - (from L to R) Seated: Addison Allamon, Madison Rapchack, Mya Atkinson, Elizabeth Katic, Clea Bozek, Vivian Brasil Paroda, and Alissa Lane. Standing: Melissa Stairs, Community Award recipient, Kaitlynn Porter, Mia West, Brooke Krall, Madeline Kordich, Lola Lombard, Isabella Glover, Allie Monack, and Joe Scalise, Frazier Interact Sponsor

The two Interact Clubs honor an individual from their school district and community each year with a Community Award. This year’s Community Award recipient for Frazier was Melissa Stairs, who was in attendance and thanked the Club for the honor. The BVA Club also recognized their Community Award honoree Liz Wilson, who was unable to attend and will receive her award at a later date.

Students from both Clubs led the evening’s program, sharing updates on the many service projects they completed throughout the year. Their presentations reflected a strong commitment to community involvement and volunteerism.

The event also acknowledged the adults who support the Clubs’ efforts. BVA sponsors Amy Mendicino and Amber Null, Frazier sponsor Joe Scalise, and Interact Liaison Chris Giannamore were thanked for their guidance and dedication. BVA High School Principal Zachary Just and Assistant Principal Justin Ward were also in attendance, showing their support for the students’ accomplishments.

The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club serves the communities of the Belle Vernon Area and Frazier School Districts and meets every Thursday at 6:30PM* at Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill. For more information on the club and membership visit www.bvarotary.com and Facebook/BVARotary. *(schedule may vary depending on club events).