Stephanie Strucaly Is Rotary's Student Of The Month

Please join the Clinton Patch in congratulating Stephanie "Steph" Strucaly for her recognition by the as "Student of the Month" for May, 2012.

An awards dinner in her honor was held May 31 at the .

Steph stood out among many past student of the month winners as she was nominated for the award by not one, but two teachers at her school.  Laura Luther and Shannon Robinson both teachers at , nominated Steph.

Robinson, who attended the awards dinner, said Steph is one hard worker when it comes to the Interact Club, Rotary International's service club for young people ages 12 to 18.

"She is an amazing young lady," said Robinson, who noted that Steph organized the recent fashion show. "When Steph says she'll take care of something, it gets done."

Steph's mother, Anne Baker, said her daughter has "glided through many obstacles in her life" including numerous surgeries at a young age that resulted in her missing school.

"But I believe God never gives you more burden than you can bear," said Anne Baker.

Stepfather Jim Baker said "she's had a lot on her plate" and that he was proud of all she has accomplished.

Steph is off to the University of Pittsburgh this fall to study Anthropology.