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Congratulations to Joe McGinnis! April Sproul Lanes Student of the Month
by Liz Burnett
We’re pleased to announce that the April Sproul Lanes Student of the Month is St. Joe’s Prep Sophomore Joe McGinnis! To celebrate this recognition, Joe received a Certificate of Achievement and a gift certificate for a “Pizza Bowl” party from Sproul Lanes, our Sponsor of this award program.
The same day Joe learned he was selected as this month’s winner, he also learned he had made his school’s Varsity Baseball team! Joe started playing baseball at age 6, with Marple Township Little League (MTLL). He plays outfield and he loves team sports. Joe also enjoys playing basketball and volleyball with St. Anastasia’s CYO recreation sports program. His teammates there also happen to be a great group of local friends with whom Joe maintains strong ties.
Sproul Lanes Assistant Manager Sheila Biddle (R) presents Certificate of Achievement to Joe McGinnis
Photo courtesy of Sproul Lanes
Five years ago, Joe learned to play the guitar. Since then, he’s written quite a few songs, which he and another good friend have performed (along with some cover songs) for some enthu siastic local audiences. The musical duo also recently played in support of the JDRF One Walk Philly event, to entertain the dedi cated walkers, volunteers and sponsors who were raising money to help make living with type 1 diabetes ( T1D ) safer and healthier.
Joe is also involved in several school-sponsored Girard Avenue neighborhood service projects. He also frequently and eagerly offers to help his own local neighbors, many of whom are senior citizens, with snow removal and other labor-related activities.
This fine young man is also an honor student who consistently demonstrates academic excellence. Joe hasn’t yet decided what he may study after high school, but he sees himself at a large university like Penn State or the University of Maryland.
Nominate the Next Student of the Month!
Any student in grades 7-12 in any school within the borders of the Marple Newtown School District can be nominated by a parent, teacher or themself. Send a 200-word essay to SOTM@SproulLanes.com explaining why the student excels in Service to friendship, school or other local communities. Academic or athletic excellence may be considered but is not required. The Winner will be featured in next month’s magazine and will also receive a Sproul Lanes Pizza Bowl Gift Certificate good for 2 hours of bowling for up to 10 people plus pizza, sodas, snacks and free shoe rental.
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