Pictured LtoR: Avon Grove Lions Club First Vice President Debbie Bollenbach, Meghan Whipple, her mother Annette Whipple, Avon Grove Charter School  Principal Mathew Messick, and Derek Whipple Meghan's father. 

Megan Whipple is the Avon Grove Lions Senior Student of the Month for January 2025 for the Avon Grove Charter School.  Megan is an active Leo Club member and a strong student at AGCS. Meghan has volunteered her time writing heartfelt welcome cards to new AGCS students in grades K-11. She enjoyed writing these cards and enjoyed telling new students how AGCS is a supportive community and all the events and activities that they can look forward to such as clubs, sports, and after school theatre. Meghan has also assisted with Trunk or Treat, a bingo event for our elementary students, Early Learning Center craft day and Ronald McDonald House meal prep. Meghan can be counted on to complete whatever is needed to ensure Leo Club activities are a success. Meghan has been accepted to a number of universities with a plan to major in Interior Design.

Taylor Remsburg has been named the Avon Grove Lions Club Student of the Month for January 2025 for the Avon Grove High School. Taylor is the daughter of Darren and Carolyn Remsburg. Taylor's school activities include being a member of the National Honor Society, Performing Arts Club and the French Club. She is also a member of the Stage Crew and has been the Stage Manager for four shows. Taylor is an active member of the community. She volunteers at the Newark Center of Creative Learning, tutors and is a member of the Rock Climbing Team. Taylor has earned the AP Scholar Award with Distinguished Honors, the Honors Physics Award, Spanish I Award and the Director's Award for Theater. After graduation, Taylor plans to attend college and major in Chemistry with a minor in Art History. She also plans to attend graduate school for conservation and become a museum conservator. The teachers who have influenced Taylor the most are Ms. Stevens, Ms. Lytle and Ms. Creamer.

Pictured LtoR: Avon Grove Lions First Vice President Debbie Bollenbach, Taylor Remsburg, Taylor's mother Carolyn Remsburg and Asst. Principal Ashley Penn.

Abigail Hood, a student at the Avon Grove High School has been named the Avon Grove Lions Club Student of the Month for November, 2024.  She is the daughter of Heather and Chris Hood of Avondale, PA. Abigail’s list of School Activities includes Class of 2025 Student School Board Representative, Treasurer of Student Forum (CCIU Organization), Co-President of the Yearbook Club, Secretary and Treasurer of the National Honor Society, member of PAC in freshman year, Manager of Girls Flag Football, manager of Boys Football for 3.5 years, and a member of the AGHS Student Safety Committee. She has also given tours to members of the Pennsbury School District alongside Dr. Marchese, assisted with several employee interviews, and will be an intern with the Avon Grove Athletic Trainers for the 2^nd half of this school year. Abigail is an active member of the community.  She has volunteered as a Concession Stand Manager for the Avon Grove Wildcats from 7^th grade – 10^th grade, volunteered as a Small Group leader for the Willowdale Chapel Kids Ministry weekly since 6^th grade, volunteered at the MLK Community event at Lincoln University in 2024, and volunteered at the Avondale Borough Community Day Cleanup in 2023.  Abigail babysits for neighbors and works at the Kennett Square Giant during the summer. Abigail has earned Distinguished Honors each year at Avon Grove High School.  She has also won the Excellence in Intro to CAD Award for the 2023-2024 school year, became an AP Scholar in her Sophomore year, and an AP Scholar with Distinction in her Junior year. Abigail plans to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering -- hopefully at the University of Tennessee.  She is also interested in attending Law School to become a Patent Lawyer.

Pictured LtoR Avon Grove High School Asst. Principal Ashley Penn, Avon Grove Lions President Jack Weber, Abigail Hood, and her parents Heather and Chris.

Pictured LtoR Kim Gaurneri a teacher at the Avon Grove Charter School, Avon Grove Lions President Jack Weber, Ian Ditzel, Ian's parents Bill and Heather. 

The Lions honored Ian Ditzel of the Avon Grove Charter School for Academic Excellence and Community Service for the month of November 2024. Ian is an academically talented senior who creates a positive school environment wherever he goes just by being his kind welcoming self.  While only joining the Leo Club this year, Ian quickly took on a leadership role as an executive member.   In just a few short months, Ian has shown his dedication to community service by organizing a schoolwide project "Letters of Love" to benefit the Ronald McDonald House.  Ian is a basketball team captain who is well respected by peers and adults alike.  Ian plans to attend a 4-year school majoring in Psychology.

Pictured LtoR: Keith Shallis, Kerry Shallis, Addison Shallis ,Avon Grove Lions President Jack Weber and Avon Grove Charter School Principal Mathew Messick.

The Avon Grove Lions Senior Student of the Month from the Avon Grove Charter School for the month of October 2024 is Addison Shallis.  Addison Shallis is a strong student and active National Honors Society member.  Addison is passionate about caring for animals and spends her free time helping them.  For the past 2 years she has partnered with Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue to foster animals,  saving 70+ cats from all kinds of situations.  Addison takes care of the cats until they get adopted and go to their forever home. Addison doesn't shy away from caring for the most difficult cats with all kinds of needs.  At AGCS, Addison has helped with food drives, clean up around the school, and our annual blood drive.  Addison hopes to become a veterinary technician continuing to work with the animals she loves.

The Lions honored Ryan McKeon of the Avon Grove High School for Academic Excellence and Community Service for the month of October 2024. Ryan is the son of Mary McKeon and Frank McKeon. Ryan’s School Activities include Class of 2025 Steering Committee Member (grades 11-12), Communications Officer and Co-Founder for Helping Hands Club (grades 11-12), AG Votes Club Member (grades 11-12), Humanitarian Club Member (grades 11-12), and Spanish Club Member (grades 10-12). Ryan is also active in his community by participating on the AGSD Future Ready Steering Committee (grades 11-12). He is the Crew Member at Primo’s Hoagies for 25 hours per week. Ryan is an AP Scholar. He also received excellence in Microsoft Office. Ryan plans to go to a four-year University for Finance with a minor in Spanish. The teachers who have influenced Ryan the most are Mrs. Polin, Mrs. Miers and Dr. Cahill.

Pictured LtoR: Avon Grove High School Assistant Principal Ashley Penn, Kate McKeon, Ryan Mckeon and Avon Grove Lions President Jack Weber.

The Avon Grove Lions were proud to honor police officers from the Oxford Police Department as Citizens of the Year. Officers Scott Richards and Karlianna Eller, accompanied by Chief of Police Samuel Iacono, were praised for their heroic efforts in evacuating residents from a burning apartment building in September 2023. Our community is grateful for their service.

(LtoR: Oxford Police Officer Karlianna Eller, Avon Grove Lions President George Steele, Oxford Police Officer Scott Richards.)

Lion John Manley received the Melvin Jones Award. This award was established by Lions Clubs International in 1973 in honor of their founder Melvin Jones and in recognition of humanitarian service. Our congratulations to Lion John!

(LtoR Lion John Manley, Lions District 14-P Governor Gary Hilbert)

The Avon Grove Lions were proud to award a donation to Lion Reverend Doris Haley’s Services for Children. We are appreciative of Rev. Doris Haley’s service, smiles, and blessings.

(LtoR District Chaplain Lion Reverend Doris Haley, Avon Grove Lions President George Steele)

The Avon Grove Lions welcomed two new members! Lions District 14-P Governor Gary Hilbert inducted Debbie Bollenback and Danielle Dilks, presenting them with new member pins. Welcome Debbie and Danielle! Are you interested in serving our community with the Lions? Contact us at admin@aglions.com and let us know!

(LtoR Avon Grove Lions President George Steele, Lion Debbie Bollenback, Lion Danielle Dilks, Lion Linda Sampson, District 14-P Governor Gary Hilbert)