Molly Patches, a senior at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, has been selected as Lancaster South Rotary Club’s Student of the Month for February, 2021. She was presented to the club at its virtual meeting by Dr. Ben Feeney, Principal of Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Molly is the daughter of Edward Patches of Strasburg.
Molly has consistently received honor roll recognition (including Distinguished Honor Roll achievement) and is a member of the National Honor Society. Molly is also a member of the girls’ lacrosse team and in 2019 was named the offensive most valuable player for the junior varsity team.
In the community, Molly is a member of the youth group at her church and attended Leadership Training Camp.
In her spare time, Molly enjoys playing the piano, chess and spending time with her family and friends.
Next year, Molly will attend Millersville University where she plans to study Government and Political Affairs.
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Nicholas (Nick) Smucker, a senior at Lampeter-Strasburg High School, has been selected as Lancaster South Rotary Club’s Student of the Month for February, 2021. He was presented to the club at its virtual meeting by Dr. Ben Feeney, Principal of Lampeter-Strasburg High School.
Nick is the son Lloyd and Cindy Smucker of Lancaster.
Nick has consistently received honor roll recognition and is a member of the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society where he serves as an officer. Nick also serves as Treasurer of the senior class. He is a member of the Model United Nations Club, the Ski and Snowboard Club and is a High School Hero mentor. Nick is a member of the Marching and Jazz bands where he plays drums and was selected this year for the PMEA District 7 Band and Orchestra.
In the community, Nick is a drummer for his church band, and works part-time at Willow Valley Retirement Communities.
In his spare time, Nick enjoys drumming, bicycling, collecting albums and records and spending time with his family and friends.
Next year, Nick will attend Belmont University to study music and business. Nick hopes to bicycle around the world and tour in a band someday.
Student of the Month is selected on the basis of academic excellence as well as school and community service.