Malik Robinson, Northeast Student of The Month: Sunrise Rotary

Each month, the Sunrise Rotary Club of St Petersburg honors a student of the month at Northeast High School. In November, Mailk Robinson was recognized as a highly motivated senior student at Northeast High School and distinguished himself through exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service. A National Merit Scholar, Semi-Finalist, and recipient of the AP Capstone Diploma, Malik has excelled across a rigorous course load. He is a member of multiple Honor societies, including serving as President of the National English Honor Society. He is deeply committed to helping others succeed, having volunteered as a math tutor for several years and led an SAT study group at the local library over the summer. Malik's dedication extends beyond the classroom. He has earned state-level recognition as an academic state champion in cross country and serves as captain of the track and field team, where he supports and motivates his teammates.

Outside of school, Malik balances academics with family responsibilities, including helping care for his younger brothers. He enjoys photographing wildlife, exploring mathematics, and challenging himself through year-round and summer academic enrichment. Malik comes from a proud military family. His parents, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all served, and this legacy inspires his goal of attending the United States Air Force Academy. He plans to study aeronautical engineering and ultimately pursue a career in designing. Aircraft and rockets while serving his country as a commissioned officer. Malik is proud of his resilience and determination, which have shaped his journey, and he looks forward to continuing his growth in college and beyond.

A presentation regarding hurricane recovery and the application of the 50% rule in property recovery.

During the past month, the Club heard a presentation by entrepreneur Ron Platt about his innovative enterprise to assist single-parent and divorced families. He modeled his program on AARP; see more at NASDF.org.

Jesse Miller informed the Club about how Girls Rock St Pete uses music to build confidence and leadership skills, transforming individuals and communities! 98% of campers report a significant increase in self-confidence.

The Kind Mouse, a non-profit organization based in St. Petersburg, Florida, informed the St. Petersburg Sunshine Rotary Club of their dedication to feeding local children suffering from chronic hunger and food insecurity. Founded in 2012 by Gina Wilkins, The Kind Mouse Mission assists families in transition and their chronically hungry children while developing the next generation of volunteers to carry on The Kind Mouse's mission. No hardworking individual and their family should ever go hungry.

The Rotary Club of St Pete also sent a group to the St Pete Free Clinic on Wednesday to help load Thanksgiving Turkeys! Finished up about 5 pm and headed to Mullets for dinner about 5:30

St Petersburg Sunrise Rotary meets every Tuesday at 7:45 AM at St Petersburg Yacht Club, 1 Central Ave SE.