Belle Vernon Area Rotary Honors ‘Students of the Month’

Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 20:36

The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club met on Thursday, January 12 at Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill to honor Students of the Month and their parents from Belle Vernon Area and Frazier School Districts.

The parents of Katelyn Guthrie accepted a memorial plaque from the Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club for her dedication to "Service Above Self." Left to right, President Debby Puglia, Beth and David Guthrie, Parents

Left to right: The Belle Vernon Area Rotary recently honored Students of the Month, Levi Barkey and Spencer Anderson of Belle Vernon Area, and Chloe Harger and Paloma Wagner from Frazier School District

Spencer Anderson and Levi Barkey accepted for Belle Vernon Area, and Chloe Harger and Paloma Warner accepted for Frazier School District. All of the students introduced their parents, described their many activities and achievements, and shared their plans for the future. They all received plaques and monetary gifts.

The Club also honored the late Katelyn Guthrie of the Belle Vernon Interact Club who unexpectantly passed away last year at the age of 17. She was a senior at Belle Vernon Area High School, where she was a high honors student belonging to both their Art and Interact Clubs. She also was a member of the yearbook staff and loved performing in the school musicals. Her parents David and Beth Guthrie accepted a memorial Rotary plaque recognizing Katelyn for her "Service Above Self".

A member induction was held for sponsors of the Interact Clubs at Belle Vernon and Frazier, Joe Scalise, Amy Mendicino and Amber Null. Mike Tetteris, Membership Committee and Debby Puglia, President lead the ceremony.

At the close of the meeting, long time member Sam Cover was wished a Happy 80th Birthday with singing and a beautiful cake and display provided by wife Sandy Cover.

The Belle Vernon Area Rotary Club serves the communities of the Belle Vernon Area and Frazier School Districts and meets every Thursday at 6:30 PM* at Cedarbrook Clubhouse Grill. For more information on the club and membership visit www.bvarotary.com and Facebook/BVARotary. *schedule may vary depending on club events.