Each year the Concourse Club of Palmerton honors five Guiding Stars from the Palmerton Area High School. The Guiding Stars are chosen by a committee of high school educators in the district.

A Guiding Star must be a female student in the top 25 percent of the senior class and be involved in both school and community activities. Each Guiding Star receives a certificate, an engraved Guiding Star charm and a $100 cash award.Lindsay Rose Stasko was recognized as the February Guiding Star at the Feb. 5 Concourse Club meeting at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. Lindsay is the daughter of Stacey and Michael Stasko. She has two brothers, Michael and Aaron.Her hobbies are reading, hanging out with friends, hiking, fishing, kayaking, gardening, shopping and watching movies.She is a talented painter and baker. The Concourse Club members were treated to Oreo truffles prepared by Lindsay. She also enjoys fashion and travel. Areas of interest are environmental issues, biology and art.Lindsay's school activities include National Honor Society, Environmental Club, Student Council, Leo Club, Avenger, Yearbook, PAAC and she serves as a peer tutor.Lindsay's community activities include helping with Family Promise and Special Olympics. She is a member of her church's youth group and serves on the Altar Guild. She has participated in puppet shows at the Palmerton Area Library.Lindsay will be attending Misericordia University in the fall to major in biology.The Concourse Club of Palmerton extends its best wishes to Lindsay for continued successes as she reaches for the stars and guides others.