The November Casey’s Student of the Month is Rachel D’Ambrosio, a standout Junior at Marple Newtown High School (MNHS). Rachel has been honored with a Certificate of Achievement and a Gift Card from Casey’s Public House, the Sponsor of this award for her outstanding service to school and community.
Rachel’s involvement in MNHS is nothing short of inspiring! She’s a dynamic member of the Student Council, a passionate advocate for mental health through Morgan’s Message, a friend to all in Best Buddies and a dedicated student of American Sign Language (ASL). She also contributes to the creative arts in theater and demonstrates her leadership in the Society of Women’s Engineering.
Beyond the school walls, Rachel serves as Vice-President of Marple Civic Youth (MCY), where she’s been a member since middle school. She’s also the President of the Sustainability Committee, and her commitment to sustainability led her to create and implement the beautiful MCY Children’s Memorial Rose Garden, located at Veterans Memorial Park, and the Adult Legacy Tree Project—leaving a lasting mark on her community.
When Rachel isn’t busy with these projects, you’ll find her volunteering at local events like Marple Township’s Community Day and Trunk or Treat. Her dedication to gymnastics has spanned six years on the YMCA Competitive Gymnastics Team, and she now shares her expertise by coaching at the Haverford YMCA.
Rachel’s talents also shine on stage, where she’s appeared in multiple plays and musicals with MN Performing Arts as a featured dancer. Looking toward the future, she dreams of making a difference in the medical field, whether as a Registered Nurse, child psychologist, physical therapist or CRNA.
Rachel, thank you for inspiring us with your passion, productivity and purpose! We’re proud to share your incredible journey here at Friends & Neighbors magazines.
Know a terrific teen who should be our next Student of the Month?
Here’s what we look for – Students from grades 7 to 12 who demonstrate excellence in service to school, friendship, community or area groups, and reside within the geographical borders of the Marple, Newtown Square or Edgmont (no matter what school they attend, or if they are homeschooled). Submit your nomination, highlighting what makes them so amazing, to LJeffries@BestVersionMedia.com. Academic or athletic excellence is not required.