Students from Souderton Area High School have been named as Students of the Month for May. Students are nominated by their teachers for showing exceptional characteristics such as responsibility, leadership, respect, honesty, and citizenship.

Freshman Rebekah Ford is a member of the LEO club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Youth Group. She plays volleyball and was on the winter and spring track team. Her favorite class is Clay Studio. She says, “I love art and specifically love working in clay. I love to use my creativity to mold something beautiful out of a simple ball of clay.” After graduation she would like to attend college, but is undecided on a major. She is the daughter of Michael and Valerie Ford of Souderton.

Freshman Peter LaBarge is a member of the men’s A capella choir as a tenor. He says his favorite subject is history because, “I love learning about how our country, as well as others, form and develop to what it is today.” After graduation he would like to attend Brigham Young University to serve a mission. He is the son of Cory and Maria LaBarge of Souderton.

Sophomore Natalie Ross is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the cross country, indoor, and outdoor track team. Math is her favorite subject. She says, “I’ve loved all the teachers I’ve had and they’ve made it fun, but we still learned a lot.” After graduation she would like to go to college and major in sports nutrition. She is the daughter of Jeff and Debbie Ross of Harleysville.

Sophomore Holden Kudla is a member of student council and FBLA. He is also on the water polo, swim, and dive teams. Technology is his favorite class. “I really enjoy working in digital video editing and making videos that entertain other people.” After graduation he would like to attend college. He is the son of Joe and Cindy Kudla of Harleysville.

Junior Lauren Torres is a member of the Link Crew. She enjoys history class and was introduced to Global Studies this year. She says, “I enjoy this class because it focuses on not only things in the past, but also events happening now.” Her plans for after graduation are to attend a pharmaceutical college and also to take courses on animal studies. She is the daughter of Jorge and Jennifer Torres of Souderton.

Junior Kevin Hanlon is a member of the student government, Link Crew, Science Fair Club, LCC, Boy Scouts, FBLA, and SHYBA Basketball. His favorite subject is science. After graduation he would like to attend college to become a Biomedical Engineer/Business Owner. He is the son of John and Sandy Hanlon of Harleysville.

Senior Elizabeth Parkins is on the varsity softball and track team. Her favorite subjects are English and history. She plans to attend Shippensburg University in the fall on a softball scholarship. She is the daughter of Bob and Kim Parkins of Harleysville.

Senior Austen Hart has been a student in the Souderton Area School District his entire life. He is a member of the Key Club and says art is his favorite subject. After graduation he plans to attend the Tyler School of Art. He is the son of Bill and Colleen Alyeo of Souderton.