During our meeting on February 27, 2015, Canton Rotarian Dean Gogolewski introduced the McKinley Student Character Champion Award Winner for February, 2015, Maria Mejia.
 
McKinley Sr. High School had this to say about Maria: "Maria is a dedicated senior who has pushed herself to enroll in rigorous courses, including advanced and AP classes.  She represents McKinley as a member of the Speech Team and has qualified for state competition.  She is a leader and a mentor within her school and is respected by her peers.  She also maintains employment to assist the needs of her family.  Maria is worthy of this recognition due to her character, leadership, scholarship and service to others."