The Mount Carmel Board of Education Merit Award winners for March were announced at the April school board meeting.
Junior Danny Lesko, a son of James and Corrina Lesko, of Kulmont, received the high school level award. "Danny is an exceptional student, well-rounded and a friend to all in many ways. Not only does he excel in his class work, but he is a kind, caring and respectable young man of good character. He is dependable and always willing to help," said Diane Rumbel, communication and news reporting teacher who nominated him.
Lesko is an honor roll student and a member of the National Honor Society, and has been a member of student council for three years. He plays varsity football and baseball, and was named to The News-Item all-area baseball team in 2011. Lesko also participates in the Make a Difference Talent Show, has danced for two years with the Mahoney Brothers and is a sports writer and news anchor for MCA-Live and the MCA Sport program, "Red Zone."
At the elementary is fifth-grade student Logan Wills, a son of Thomas and Michelle Wills, of Kulpmont. Wills was nominated by Sherry Hollenbush, reading teacher.
Wills is a distinguished honor student and has been involved in the enrichment program and Odyssey of the Mind since third grade. He has scored advanced in all areas of the PSSA exams. Outside of school, Wills plays football for the Kulpmont Cougars, is a member of the MCAE wrestling program and plays baseball for the Locust Gap Civic Association. He is a member of Grace United Church of Christ, Mount Carmel.