Mr. Bronson Stone, Superintendent of the Susquehanna Community School District, announces the "Students of the Month" for December, for Grades Kindergarten, First, Second and Third.

Pictured (l-r) are: first row- Emma Kolenda, Caedon Stone, Vivica Ward, Kierstyn Yannone, Asher Heller; second row- Jordyn Spoor, Allen Cliff, Savannah Beach, Katelyn Paynter, Esther Davis, Mr. Stone; third row- Sara Barnes, Ivy Bishop, Anthony Carroll. Absent - Ryder Koziol.

And for grades 4 through 6 ...

Pictured (l-r) are: first row- Patrick Verdetto, Caden Swanson, Donald Chandler, Christopher Pearson; second row- Paige Straway, Austin Wayman, Lilliana Matis, Zechariah Fodor, Mr. Stone; third row- Nicole Adinolfi, Ashley Hegedus, Teagan Fissel, Tatum Norris.

EDITORS NOTE: Here are some more biographies of seniors at Susquehanna Community High School.

Garrett Nicholas Grausgruber

Garret Nicholas Grausgruber was born October 13, 1998. He is the son of Nicholas and Kelly Grausgruber. Garret has lived his whole life in Susquehanna, Pennsylvania and attended school at Susquehanna Community. Throughout his high school days, he was a member of the National Honor Society and the Student Mentor Program. Garret has participated in many sports including AAU basketball, cross-country, track and field and basketball. Although Garret has participated in multiple sports, he has showed most interest in basketball, which he has been playing since fourth grade.

Garret’s most influential experience is playing basketball because it teaches him hard work, dedication, responsibility, patience and much more. His biggest inspiration is his parents because they supported him through everything that life threw at him. He currently works during summers at a wedding venue called Fiddle Lake Farm. Five things he cannot leave the house without are his wallet, phone, keys, charger and shoes. His advice to the underclassmen is to always work hard, because it pays off in the end.

After high school, Garret plans to attend college. He is leaning towards attending Penn State University Park or going to a Penn State satellite school where he would participate two years there, then the other two years at University Park. He wants to go into college undecided, but plans to look into the engineering field.

Lyndsey Mroz

Lyndsey Nicole Mroz, daughter of Terrance and Jennifer Mroz, was born on June 28, 1999. She is the youngest child in her family, following her sister, Mollie and her older brother, Taylor. Lyndsey has gone to Susquehanna Community School District all of her life and has enjoyed her experience with her friends. She has spent time playing sports such as football cheerleading and basketball. She also enjoys art and dedicates time to drawing. Lyndsey has received a character award for being respectful and helpful.

Lyndsey has spent her high school career in activities such as: Community Service, Pay It Forward, Parent Involvement Committee, mentoring program, Envirothon, Big Brother Big Sister, Be a Hero, field days, and working at the Pow Wow. Her most influential experience was working with the younger students at Be a Hero. Lyndsey says: “I believe we can make a difference, even if it is small. Kids admire everything we do so be the person kids imagine us to be.” Her favorite quote is “Life is the art of drawing without an eraser” - John W. Gardner, because of her passion for art. Lyndsey’s favorite memory is when Kassi Hall told Mr. Misiura that he was her spirit animal. Her advice to underclassmen is, “Stay positive, high school doesn't last forever. If you hate it, change your view about it.”

Lyndsey plans on further educating herself by attending college and majoring in biology. She also plans to have a career working with animals.

Shaun Anderson

Shaun Andersen was born on November 23rd, 1998 at Barnes-Kasson Hospital in Susquehanna to the proud parents, Robert and JoAnn Andersen. He lived most of his early childhood in Susquehanna, attending kindergarten at the elementary school. He then attended Lathrop Street Elementary in Montrose before moving up to the Montrose Area Jr/Sr High School for his 7th grade year. He moved back to Susquehanna and finished out the remainder of his high school career there.

Andersen claims to have had a great experience throughout his high school career. His favorite memory is when his friend made a joke at lunch while he was taking a drink, causing him to spit milk all over another classmate, who was sitting across from him. His favorite class in high school was Economics with Mr. Mangan. This class was his favorite because it was always eventful and fun. Before leaving in the morning, Andersen makes sure he has the following five things on him: his keys, wallet, phone, charger and headphones. His favorite quote is, “I may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest, but I’ll be damned if I’m not trying my hardest.¨-Anonymous. This is his favorite quote because he feels he can relate to it. Andersen is currently part of the Susquehanna Sabers football team, starting at wide receiver and defensive end. He has played football since Peewee’s. Andersen is also part of the Sabers baseball team, starting in center field. He also has played baseball since teeball. In addition to sports, Andersen is also part of Susquehanna’s weightlifting program, Pump Club. Andersen said his advice for underclassmen is, “Don’t hang around bad influences, no matter how close of friends they are/were at some point.”

Andersen plans on attending Lackawanna Community College’s Petroleum and Natural Gas Program for two years, then transferring as necessary. He hopes to move west with work, and to eventually travel most of the country, wherever he is needed.

Saige Perry

Saige Marie Perry, born June 28, 1999 is the daughter of William and Carla Perry. Throughout Perry’s career at Susquehanna Community High School, she has been in the National Honor Society and has consistently received highest honors for her academic achievements. She has been an active member of the Student Council, holding the positions of President, Treasurer, and District Secretary. Perry has been a varsity football and basketball cheerleader, as well as a varsity track athlete for four years, where she has held various captain positions. Perry is also the Senior Class President at Susquehanna Community High School.

Perry’s favorite high school memories include setting up for homecoming, attending leadership conferences, spending time with her classmates and running school events. Perry has a strong work ethic when it comes to the things she cares about, which connects to her favorite quote by Howard Shultz: “In anything we do, any endeavor, it’s not what we do; it’s why we do it.” She showed this same work ethic throughout her classes, where her favorite subjects are the sciences. This love for the sciences is what sparked Perry’s interest in medicine.

Perry’s future plans include attending a college, which is not yet decided, to major in psychology or biology in a pre-medical program. She will later attend medical school specializing in psychiatry to eventually become a psychiatrist.