Rotary Club Honors Students Of The Month For 2024-2025 School Year

EAST HAVEN, CT — A longstanding tradition, the East Haven Rotary Club honors 'Students Of The Month,' all are East Haven High School juniors.

For the 2024-2025 school year:

Eric Y. Colón Berrios, October 2024 Student of the Month, was chosen by the Language Arts Dept. Eric is a member of the EHHS Marching Band, the EHHS Concert Band as well as a member of the Yellow Jacket Ambassadors of Music. Eric plans to go to college and pursue a career in History Education. He also plans to march for a Drum Corp and Bugle Corp in DC.

Steve Condo, November 2024 Student of the Month was chosen by the Math Dept. Steve has been a EHHS Soccer and Tennis Player. He is a member of the Math League, Environmental Science Club, FBLA, Yearbook Club and is a Peer Tutor. His future plan is to attend a University where he can focus on a major in a STEM centered profession.

Roger Melchor, December 2024 Student of the Month, is a member of the National Honor Society, where he has demonstrated academic excellence and leadership. Through his involvement in the Yearbook Club, he has helped to capture and preserve cherished school memories for his peers. He will be attending the University of Connecticut, where he plans to study Statistics.

Olivia Moody, is the January 2025 Student of the Month. Olivia is an exceptional student and is a valued member of the Indoor and Outdoor Track teams. Beyond athletics, Olivia is also actively involved in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), showcasing her strong interest in healthcare, business, and leadership. She plans to pursue a career in Mortuary or Forensic Science, with the goal of becoming a mortician.

Each month the Rotary recognizes a student from East Haven High School's junior class. The club makes these presentations at Superintendent Erica Forti’s monthly, District Wide Students of the Month Assembly, which takes place the last Friday of the month in the Media Center at the high school. The East Haven Rotary Club presents each honoree with a certificate, a Rotary commemorative coin and a check for $100. Winners then become eligible for the $1000 Jack Leary Memorial Scholarship to be awarded at the end of their senior year.

The East Haven Rotary Club, now in its 86th year was organized on March 3, 1939.