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Congratulations Matt Dickerson!
by Liz Burnett
The July Sproul Lanes Student of the Month is Matt Dickerson, who will be a Senior at Marple Newtown High School this fall! Matt received a Certificate of Achievement, and a “Pizza Bowl” gift certificate courtesy of Sproul Lanes, our Sponsor of this program.
Since 8th grade, Matt has regularly and consistently demonstrated Excellence in Service to many local communities! He’s a frequent volunteer for Kids Against Hunger (KAH), and in lieu of a Christmas gift from his parents last year, he asked his parents to make a donation to KAH in his name. Their donation was matched by another generous donor who shares Matt’s desire to support KAH’s mission. He also participates in food drives that help several local churches keep their food banks supplied for their outreach ministries. And as a Venturer with Crew 151, Matt enjoys and often takes the initiative to organize community service projects.
Matt Dickerson, July Sproul Lanes Student of the Month
Photo courtesy of Merrie Dickerson
Matt also serves his school community by sharing his talents as a drummer and percussionist in the Marple Newtown Tiger Marching Band, the Concert Band and the Jazz Band. And since age 4, he has been a team member on many Marple Newtown Soccer Association teams.
Matt’s academic, leadership, service and character excellence have been recognized by his induction into 6 Honor Societies: the National Honor Society, the Science and English National Honor Societies, the Tri-M Music Honor Society, the World Language Honors Society, and the Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society.
When Matt was in 4th grade, he lost the tip of his little finger on his right hand in a swingset accident. That got him interested in how prosthetics and implants help improve the qualify of life for people who’ve lost a leg or an arm. Those medical technologies use advanced electrical engineering, which Matt plans on studying in college so he can combine his heartfelt desire to help people with his intellectual and leadership skills.
Nominate the Next Student of the Month!
Any student in grades 7–12 who resides within the borders of the Marple Newtown School District can be nominated by a parent, teacher or themself. Send an email to SOTM@SproulLanes com explaining several reasons 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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