On Tuesday evening the Jim Thorpe Lions Club honored the students of the month from Jim Thorpe Area High School. There was a banquet in their honor and they were presented with plaques.

The students of the month are: Chris Leifholt for October, business education; Bryce Micciche for November, physical education; Frank Sparacio for January, music; Jon Hirschmugl for February, art; Kaitlyn Wagner for March, technical education; Sean Nanovic for April, math; Jasmyn Strohl for April, foreign language; and Haley Cope for May, computer technology.The Jim Thorpe Lions Club has been recognizing the academic success of Jim Thorpe High School seniors since 1974.Ron Sheehan, youth and education chairman of the club, said the students are chosen by the faculty and do not need to have the best grade in the subject but a desire to succeed in that given subject.Principal Thomas Lesisko said this banquet is a great way for the students to be recognized and a great opportunity to meet with the Lions Club.The students of the month will also receive a monetary award from the Lions Club at the Jim Thorpe High School Awards Banquet.