Taryn Kemmerer of Slatington has been named the Girl of the Month for May by the Slatington Women's Club.

Taryn is the daughter of Gregg and Lisa Kemmerer. She has an older sister, Morgan Kemmerer.She is a student at Northern Lehigh High School and has been on the field hockey team for six years, as well as being a captain her senior year. She manages basketball in the winter.Taryn is also treasurer for SADD and was on the Junior Prom Committee and Homecoming Decorating Committee.Her honors include being selected for the second team Colonial League Field Hockey All-Stars in 2013 and 2014.She has been on the honor roll every marking period throughout her high school career.Her interests include reading and spending time with her family.Taryn plans to attend a four-year college and major in civil engineering.