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Shana Matthews

Marple Friends & Neighbors, July 2022

By Lisa Jeffries

The July Casey’s Public House Student of the Month is Shana Mathews, who will be in 10th grade this fall at Archbishop John Carroll High School (ACHS). Shana received a Certificate of Achievement and a $25 gift card from Casey’s Public House, our new Sponsor of this program.

Shana completed 9th grade at the top of her class academically in June, and can’t wait till September when she’ll be a 10th grader taking part in her favorite subjects – Spanish and Biology. It would be a true understatement to say Shana merely likes the sciences. “I love science!” said Shana.

A unique program at ACHS is the Morning TV Crew, which just happens to be Shana’s favorite part of each day. Each member of the team has a specific job, and Shana handles the graphics, which involves choosing and executing the graphics to be used during the broadcast. “I enjoy doing graphics since I get to manage the transitions and backgrounds between the different sections of the show,” said Shana. She also enjoys discussing with her fellow team members what music is to be played during the credits and which daily announcements are to be made. The broadcast is live-streamed on YouTube and emailed to the students, and continues to be a treasured part of the high school’s outreach to students.

Shana also takes part in her school’s Community Service Corps (CSC), which handles an area Thanksgiving canned food drive each year, along with wrapping presents at holiday time for sick children at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).

If you were to ask the teachers and faculty of ACHS what they think of most when they think of Shana, the answer would often be how polite she is to everyone. She walks down the halls with a smile, greeting her fellow students, teachers and everyone she comes across. She is known to be one of the most respectful, kindest and friendliest students at the school.

Shana, your Marple Newtown Friends & Neighbors congratulate you on winning this award, and for bringing sunshine wherever you go. Best of luck with all your future dreams and goals!


Any grade 7-12 student who resides within the border of the Marple Newtown School District may be nominated by a parent, teacher or other adult who submits in writing some ways the student demonstrates Excellence in Service to friendship, school or other local communities.

Academic o r athletic excellence is not required. Email your nomination to Lisa Jeffries at LJeffries@BestVersionMedia.com. The selected nominee will be  featured in a future issue and will also receive a Certificate of Achievement and a $25 Casey’s Public House gift card.