AVON GROVE LIONS CLUB
Proud Sponsor of Our Students of the Month
Students receive a certificate and a check
to acknowledge their
Academic Excellence and Community Service.
2025-26
NOVEMBER 2025
CHLOE SULLIVAN - Avon Grove Charter School student and dedicated LEO Club and NHS member, Chloe regularly volunteers at school and community events — from Special Olympics and ELC eye screenings to face painting at the ELC carnival, reading Dr. Seuss to kindergarteners, Holiday Show and Trunk or Treat, and support for the Luther House. She also manages the club’s social media, helping promote events and celebrate student service. In October 2026, Chloe co‑planned and hosted a “Pink Out” volleyball game for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in support of the Side‑Out Foundation’s Dig Pink program. She organized donations, concessions, team gifts, flyers, and an online donation link, raising about $400 for metastatic breast cancer research. Chloe accomplished this while maintaining a high GPA in a rigorous course load — a clear example of leadership, initiative, and commitment to our school community.
AIDAN HEAVENER - Avon Grove High School student Aidan Heavener is the son of Jeffrey and Denise Heavener of West Grove PA. Aidan is involved in many school activities, which include Track and Field, Indoor Track, Cross Country, National Honor Society, Tri-M Honor Society, Computer Science Honor Society, AMC Math Club, Chess Club and Avon Grove Academic Competition. Aidan is an active member of his community. He participates in Future Business Leaders of America, and the Boy Scouts of America. Aidan is a member of the National Merit Scholarship Program-Commended Scholar. He is an AP Scholar with distinction, an FBLA State Qualifier and has received Distinguished Honors for six years straight. After graduation, Aiden would like to attend a four-year university to study economics. He would like to either work in finance or in government. The teachers who have influenced him the most are Mr. Kowalski, Mr. Langhorne, Mrs. Polin, Dr. Cahill, Mrs. Brennen and Mrs. O’Neill.
DECEMBER 2025
SAM GOODWIN - An Avon Grove High School student, Sam Goodwin is the son of Sam Goodwin Sr and Becky Bewley of West Grove. Sam’s school activities include participation in the SkillsUSA Competition for the TCHS HVAC Program and the CDE Competition representing the Avon Grove Future Farmers of America. Sam helps his community by assisting with the Franklin Fall Festival. Sam was named the Co-Op Student of the Quarter for TCHS. He placed 2nd in the TCHS Skills Competition and completed the Act 35 Civic Exam with 100%. After graduation, Sam plans to attend a trade school to be a Journeyman in HVAC. The teachers who have influenced Sam the most are Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Horning, Mr. Herrman, Mr. Murray, Mr. Gregory, Mrs. Buono and Mrs. Brennan.
WYATT NELSON - From the Avon Grove Charter School, Wyatt Nelson has assumed leadership roles as council executive and president of the student council. He’s a student who quietly steps up on something that needs to be done, who checks on others without being asked, and who leads not for attention, but because he truly cares about his school and community. Wyatt is someone who leads with kindness, works with purpose, and shows genuine respect for everyone around him.
JANUARY 2026
OWEN GRIFFITH -From the Avon Grove Charter School, Owen Griffith attended Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week, a business camp for Juniors and Senior in which 19 teams of 20 students participated in a mock business competition. Elected CEO of his company, his team built their company from the ground up, including marketing strategies, finance management, and preparation for judging of their presentation. Owen helped to make crucial company decisions about marketing strategies, target markets, advertising, company expansion and a financial blueprint. Owen is also the president of DECA, the Charter School's Business Club. DECA is a role-play based competition in which high school students compete to develop solutions for real-world business problems. Along with PFEW, DECA has taught Owen how to effectively run meetings and manage a large group of people. Owen was recently accepted to Penn State's Smeal College of Business at the Main campus, where he will also minor in Political Science and eventually explore career options within politics. His goal is to achieve a Masters Degree in Business Administration and work in high-level management. Owen thanks the Avon Grove Lions Club and his mom for always supporting him because without her, none of these opportunities would be possible.
CAMILA YEPEZ ARROYO - From the Avon Grove High School, Camila is the daughter of Andry Yepez Arroyo of West Grove. Camila is an active member of her community in the Avon Grove Garage Community and Youth Center. She has volunteered by giving food to people in need, performing a silk dance in the Kennett Parade and traditional folkloric dances at West Chester University. Camila babysits for families in need and tutors young students in the new preschool program at AGHS. After graduation, Camila plans to attend Immaculata University to study Early Childhood Education and be a Kindergarten teacher. She wants to make connections with students to make a difference in their lives. The teachers who have influenced her include her first teacher, Ms. DePalma, who has a passon for teaching. Camila felt her passion, which made her want to be a better student and a teacher like her in the future. She knows that being a teacher is hard, but despite this Ms. DePalma never stopped teaching and caring for her students. Ms. Hernandez has also inspired her by helping build her confidence, helping with grades and overall support. When these two teachers had confidence in Camila, she had confidence in herself and wants to be that type of teacher to make a difference in the world.
FEBRUARY 2026
KYLEE MELLOT - Kylee Mellott from the Avon Grove High School is the daughter of Katrina and Greggory Mellott of Avondale. Kylee’s school activities include photography (3 years), lacrosse and field hockey (4 years), basketball (3 years) and ice hockey (1 year). Kylee is an active member of the community. She participates in lacrosse goalie training. She referees youth and Intermediate lacrosse games, and volunteers to help with the recreational youth lacrosse practices. Kylee has earned Distinguished Honors all 4 years of high school. She is the captain of the lacrosse and field hockey teams. In 2024 and 2025 she was invited to the USA National Team Development Program Combine. In 2024 and 2025, Kylie was awarded the “First Team All-State and Area” for field hockey. In 2023 and 2025, she was awarded “Second Team All Ches-Mont” and in 2024 she was awarded the “First Team All Ches-Mont” for lacrosse. Kylee plans to attend Johns Hopkins University where she will continue her lacrosse and academic career as a D1 Athlete. She plans on studying to be a photographer/videographer or obtain a medical sales degree. The teachers who have influenced Kylee the most are Mrs. Polin for inspiring her to stand up for what she believes and Mrs. Carlin for helping her to build her confidence.
GINETTA GALLOW - From the Avon Grove Charter School, Ginetta has been recognized for her leadership, service, and commitment to her school community. Ginetta serves as Vice President of both Student Council and Class Council, and has been an active member of the high school athletic department since her freshman year. As a Junior, she earned the role of captain of the girls’ soccer team and has participated in nearly every girl’s sport offered at AGCS. Beyond school, Ginetta is deeply committed to service, volunteering with organizations such as the Red Cross, Project C.U.R.E., Orphan Grain Train, and the SPCA, while also supporting school events. She is known for her positivity, strong work ethic, and genuine desire to help others—values she plans to carry into her future career. Ginetta credits Avon Grove Charter School and its teachers for continually encouraging her to grow, challenge herself, and strive to be better than she believes possible.
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