The Rotary Club of Plainfield-North Plainfield presented their “Student of the Month Award” to senior Arkor Kalubah of North Plainfield High School and to junior Malcolm Moye of Plainfield High School at a luncheon in their honor on April 18th at Giovanna’s Restaurant.

“These awards are presented each month to the outstanding student from each high school,” said Bill Parenti, president of the Rotary Club. “We want to recognize the great, hard-working students in each of these schools for their accomplishments. Our award certificate reads ‘ In Recognition of Your Commitment to Attain High Scholastic Achievement while Participating in Activities that Develop Good Citizenship.’ This really sums up the significance of their efforts.”

Malcolm Moye was introduced by guidance counselor Jodi Mochel. She recognized Malcolm as “a strong student who is well-liked by his peers and by the staff”, identifying his positive character as the trait that led to his recognition. “Malcolm initiated the idea to create a committee of students from each grade level to voice concerns, develop

solutions, and formulate ways to implement them,” said Jodi. “From his idea, the Student Advisory Council was born. He is a wonderful role model for the students at Plainfield High School.” Malcolm plans a future in business and hopes to attend Hampton University.

NHPS Principal Jerard Stephenson praised Arkor Kalubah for his hard work, involvement in multiple school activities, and especially for his work with the Interact Club, a youth service program of Rotary International. In addition to Interact Club, Arkor is a member of the Math/Science League, the National Honor Society, serves as art editor for the Canuckling newspaper, and is a member of the Student Council. He has taken a number of advanced placement and honors courses at North Plainfield High School. Arkor plans to attend Houghton College, where he will major in chemistry. His career goal is to become a physician.