DePaolo Middle School announced their December Students of the Month. Front, from left, Marisa Imme, Abby Delgado, Michael Sandulli, Morgan Perschy, and Alexis Izzo. Back, Assistant Principal Chris Palmieri, Connor Stifel, Tyler Heidgerd, Emma Wojcicki, Kelly Barrett, Kate Hardy, Bianca Spataro, and Rachel Strillacci.
DePaolo announces their Students of the Month for December
In sixth grade Kelly Barrett, Marisa Imme, and Abby Delgado were selected by their teams.
Kelly is the daughter of Katarzyna Barrett and Richard Barrett and is a high honors student. She recently volunteered her time at Alex’s Lemonade Stand at the Apple Harvest Festival and is in the school concert choir. Kelly enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and is a dancer.
Marisa is the daughter of James and Franca Imme and is a high honors student. She played on the DePaolo soccer team as well as for the Town. Marisa plays basketball for the town and plays the trumpet in the school band.
Abby is the daughter of Tony and Ellen Delgado and received the Presidential Award for academic achievement in elementary school. She is a Girl Scout and is a part of Junior Next Steps. Abby also is in the student council and recently volunteered her time at Alex’s Lemonade Stand at the Apple Harvest Festival.
In seventh grade Kate Hardy, Alexis Izzo, and Tyler Heidgerd were selected by their teams.
Kate is the daughter of Kristin and Ray Hardy and is in the National Junior Honor Society. She is a peer advocate and is a part of the Leadership Program at DePaolo. Kate is also in the drama club, concert choir, and played on the school volleyball team.
Alexis is the daughter of Vincent and Robyn Izzo and has consistently earned high honors. She was recognized at a Principal’s Breakfast for both academic achievement and citizenship and is part of the STEPS youth council. Alexis is a member of the Art for a Cause Program and volunteers at the Calendar House as part of the DePaolo Leadership Program.
Tyler is the son of Angela and Rohn Heidgerd and is in the National Junior Honor Society. He is a part of the YMCA Jr. Leaders Club and ran on the school cross country team. Tyler plays the saxophone in the school band and swims on the YMCA Rays swim team.
In eighth grade Connor Stifel, Bianca Spataro, and Emma Wojcicki were selected by their teams.
Connor is the son of Matthew and Laurie Stifel and is a member of the National Junior Honor Society. He is involved in the Leadership Program and volunteered his time at Alex’s Lemonade Stand at the Apple Harvest Festival. This past summer Connor volunteered at St. Dominic’s Vacation Bible School.
Bianca is the daughter of Christine and Peter Spataro and is an honor roll student. She has participated in the youth group at her church and is a peer mediator. Bianca is a competitive dancer at Dance City and the Arts.
Emma is the daughter of Diane and Andy Wojcicki and is in the National Junior Honor Society. She is in the concert choir and dances three days a week. Emma is also a gymnast, part of STEPS, and volunteered her time at Alex’s Lemonade Stand at the Apple Harvest Festival.
In Unified Arts Morgan Perschy, Rachel Strillacci, and Michael Sandulli were selected.
Morgan is the daughter of Deborah and Robert Perschy and is a high honors student. She is part of the Giving Back Girls, STEPS, and volunteered her time at Alex’s Lemonade Stand at the Apple Harvest Festival. Morgan is in the DePaolo concert choir and received awards for her dancing.
Rachel is the daughter of John and Heidi Strillacci and has consistently been an honor roll student. She is part of the concert choir and plays lacrosse in the spring. Rachel is in the ski club and a member of a 4H club.
Michael is the son of Matthew and Amy Sandulli and has consistently been an honor roll student. He has volunteered for multiple food drives to benefit Bread for Life. Michael is in the Animal Helpers Club and is in the concert choir.