January 2026 Students of the Month Honored

The Rotary Club of Westerville recognized its January 2026 Students of the Month during the club luncheon at The Medallion Club on January 15th.

Throughout the school year, from October through May, the Club honors four students from each local high school. Working with the school principals and counselors, one student each month is chosen from Westerville Central, Westerville North, Westerville South and St. Francis DeSales high schools.

The students, their parents, and the school administrators are introduced and honored at a Rotary Club luncheon each month.

Thank you to Charlie Boss of the Westerville City School District for her write-up on Westerville district children!

January 2026 Honoree Profiles

Westerville Central: Caleb Ofosu’s favorite subject is science. The senior is a coordinator of the WCHS Care Close, participates in the Global Scholar program and is involved in National Honor Society. He volunteers by serving kindergartners at his church. Among his awards and accolades: Junior Leader of the Month, an AP Scholar and a two-time Silver Service Award recipient. He is undecided on a college but plans to study biology.

Westerville North: Allison Valladares-Bonilla’s favorite subjects are English, science and Spanish. The senior leads the Hispanic Student Union and Spanish Club and is a member of the Chemistry Club and Book Club. She is a recipient of the 2026 MLK Fouse Award. She plans to attend Ohio State University to study biology. “I am a hardworking and highly committed student who values discipline, consistency, and academic growth.”

Westerville South: Amanda Pham’s favorite subjects are physics and statistics. The senior is a drum major for the marching band, Key Club president, Best Buddies president, a class officer, LINK Crew student leader and Hope Squad student leader. She is also a member of Troupe 513, International Culture Club, National Honor Society, Student Council, DACC’s Student Leadership Committee and National Technical Honor Society. She interns with the Columbus Metropolitan Library, volunteers with the Big Bus and serves as a dental assistant at a general dentist office. Among her awards and accolades: AP Scholar, College Board School Recognition Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement, HOSA Dental Science state qualifier and honor roll. She has lettered in academics, band and theatre. She also earned certifications in CPR, OSHA and HIPAA.

She plans to attend Ohio State University to study public health. “I’d like to thank my teachers and administrators at South for presenting opportunities to get involved with the Westerville community, and my parents for supporting me. I’m honored to be recognized as the Rotary Club of Westerville Student of the Month from South, and I’m proud to be an individual that exemplifies Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”

St. Francil DeSales: Senior Colleen Ungurait enjoys history and science. She’s involved in NHS and the Byron Saunders Foundation. She is also an Irish Dancer and volunteers to dance at nursing homes and the Ronald McDonald House. Colleen plans to study pharmaceuticals or biochemistry in college.