Students of the Month for September 2023: Front row, from left: Adalia Jarvis, 9th grade; Olivia Pinhey, 7th grade; Brett Brothers, 10th grade. Back row, from left: Gaven Horky, 8th grade; Carson Horky, 12th grade; Gunner Carson, 11th grade.

submitted by Carla Zygner, MHS Student of the Month coordinator

Students at Manchester Junior/Senior High School receive Student of the Month awards for promoting a good way of life; for working and getting along with people; for working up to their capacity; for inspiring respect for adults, peer groups, and people in authority; for promoting good citizenship; for promoting self-control, ambition, responsibility, and self-reliance; for having desirable leadership; for promoting friendship and being personable; and for aiding and encouraging the development of others with whom they are associated.

The Students of the Month for September 2023 include Olivia Pinhey (7), Gaven Horky (8), Adalia Jarvis (9), Brett Brothers (10), Gunner Carson (11), and Carson Horky (12).

Carson’s school sports activities include soccer, basketball, and baseball; his other school activities include National Honor Society, Student Council, Link Crew, DECA, SRSLY, and Quill & Scroll.

His plans after high school are to attend the University of Michigan and major in biology on a pre-med track.

In addition to his other occupations and accomplishments, Carson organized and ran a successful Pickleball fundraiser to assist Manchester students with mental health complications. At home, he also enjoys cooking and gardening.

Carson Horky, as a senior, is eligible to compete for the Manchester Community Schools Foundation scholarship from the 10 senior students selected throughout the year.