MCKINLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL "CHARACTER CHAMPION" IS KATHLEEN WYLER

During our meeting on April 24, 2015, Canton Rotarian Tim Shetzer introduced the McKinley Student Character Champion Award Winner for April, 2015, Kathleen Wyler.

 

McKinley Senior High School had this to say about Kathleen:  "Kathleen Wyler, a senior at McKinley Senior High School, is a strong academic student with a rigorous schedule, and she is involved extensively in other ways in the school.  She has promoted school spirit through academics, athletics, and clubs.  Her presence is notable in our school and community.  Ranked 14th in her class, Kathleen has maintained a cumulative GPA of 4.26.  Not only is she an outstanding scholar, she also serves as president of the band.  She has remained active for four years, participating in marching band, concert band, jazz band, and pep band.  She has competed in both solo and ensemble and has been a strong representative for McKinley High School.

 

"As a golfer at McKinley for four years, she has spent the last two years competing in the boys' division (and, as Kathleen noted, 'hitting from the men's tees').  Her commitment to the team has been admirable as she faced a challenging season and continued to compete with great sportsmanship.

 

"Kathleen aspires to become an occupational therapist to fulfill her desire to positively impact the lives of others.  To this end, she has volunteered at Aultman Hospital and Aultman Heart Association.  In recognition of her character, scholarship, leadership, and community service, Kathleen was inducted into the National Honor Society.  She was also chosen as a Canton Scholar and was recognized along with her peers at a banquet on April 20th.

 

"Kathleen attributes her high school success to her parents and grandparents, who have helped to shape her into a young woman of character and passion.  Her kindness to others, her strong work ethic, and her high moral character set her apart from others and clearly make her an obvious choice for this Character Champion recognition.