Left to right: Rotary President Bob Rendon, Scholars of the Month Ella Stephens and Caitlin Brant and Rotary member and PMHS Principal Sean Llewellyn
Ella Stephens and Caitlin Brant Recognized as Rotary Scholars of the Month
Rotary Club of the Pelhams recognized PMHS seniors Ella Stephens and Caitlin Brant as Marilyn Stiefvater Scholars of the Month for December.
Rotary member and PMHS Principal Sen Llewellyn introduced the two students:
Ella Stephen is active in Science Research, athletics, music, and volunteering. She is a starter on both the varsity volleyball team as well as for a national travel team. Ella is a section leader for the Concert Chorus and member of the select Chamber Chorus, Vice President of the Class of 2026, secretary of the French Club, Vice President of the Psychology Club, Co-Vice President of the Breast Cancer Awareness Club, and a Peer Mentor. She also volunteers at the Pelham Children’s Theater. As a student in the Science Research program, Ella earned first place in behavioral science at the Somers Science Fair and has authored papers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and anxiety. Recently, Ella has worked as a Breast Cancer Research Intern at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, working over 200 hours.
Caitlin Brantis has excelled in a wide range of pursuits including art, music, science, and athletics. She is a member of the National Honor Society and three additional academic honor societies, and an AP Scholar with Distinction. Caitlin is a founding member of the Pelham Robotics Team and has served as Safety Captain, Electrical Subteam Lead, Branding Lead, and President and helped lead her team to a Rookie All Star Award at the NYC FIRST Regional competition. Caitlin is Vice President of the Women in STEM Club, Vice President of the Computer Science Club, and a member of the Pelham Math Team. She is also an active member of Chorus and a capella group the AcaPelicans for which she is also social media manager. As a member of Science Research, she has pursued engineering-based projects and spent two summers in internships. Caitlin has also played Varsity Volleyball and is a member of the Varsity Cross Country team. In addition, she is a talented artist, engaged in graphic design projects, murals, and set design.
In addition to recognizing outstanding PMHS students every month, during the school year, the Rotary Club of the Pelhams awards a $20,000 scholarship in June to a graduating PMHS senior. All PMHS seniors may apply for the scholarship. Applications will be available in the PMHS Guidance Office in the spring.
For more information or apply to be a member, visit pelhamrotary.com