The Rotary Club of Shady Brook welcomed its April Student-of-the-Month, and eighth-grader from Maple Point Middle School., Raven Hawkins
Raven's infectious smile enchnated the forty-plus in audience!
and her family.
As explained by Raven and her mom, Darlene,
their family relocated from South Carolina to Bucks County when Raven was in the 5th grade. Her initial adjustment to this new environment was both extremely difficult and emotionally challenging for her. However, over the ensuing four years Raven has blossomed … becoming engaged in a variety of extra-curricular activities both at school and in her community and achieving a straight "A" scholastic record. Her mom described her as a very happy young woman (which was also evident form Ravens remarks), popular with her classmates, and strives to be helpful to everyone with whom she comes in contact.
Raven's exceptional family was also on display when Darlene revealed that Raven's sister had donated a kidney to her father, Gerald.
Club Chair for Student Recognition Programs Augie Adrid presented Raven with a Certificate of Recognition and a check for $100.
Unfortunately, the Club's May Student-of-the-Month, also a Maple Point Middle School eighth-grader, Nikola Hulak, called at the last minute indicating he was ill and unable to attend. Plans are being made to make a formal presentaiton to Nikola in the near future.