Samuel Korican Awarded Student of the Month

photo courtesy of the Civic Club

At their February meeting, the Civic Club awarded Student of the Month to Samuel Korican. He is the son of John and Carrie Korican of Manchester and is currently a senior at Manchester High School.

Sam is a member of the National Honor Society, Drama Club, German Club, and Students Leading Students and serves as a mentor in the High School Mentor Program. He has played both football and baseball during his high school career.

In addition to his school and athletic activities, Sam is involved in his community. Sam volunteers for the Manchester Chicken Broil, is a bell ringer for the Salvation Army during the holidays and makes food for the Ice Cream Social and the Manchester Community Fair. Sam has served the wider community on three mission trips assisting in tornado and hurricane devastated areas of the United States.

Sam has been on the honor roll all four years, with a cumulative GPA of 4.169. He plans to attend Central Michigan University in the fall and studying to be a Physician’s Assistant.

Manchester Civic Club, in collaboration with the faculty and administration of Manchester High School, selects Student of the Month from applicants based on academic achievement, leadership/participation in extra-curricular activities, and all around service to the school and community.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.