Julia Murch of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for October.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Parent: Lena Murch

Siblings: Chelcie Murch, Tyler Merrifield

Activities: Field Hockey, Indoor Track and Field, Softball

Community activities: A member of ASTRA and a volunteer of Lake Region Youth Field Hockey.

Hobbies: Hiking with my dog and friends, kayaking and reading.

Future plans: Attend college for six-plus years to one day become a pharmacist.

Schools that you have or will apply: Husson University, University of Vermont, University of New England.

Q. What is your favorite class and why? My favorite class is Pre-Calculus. It is a challenge but I like challenging myself, and once I understand the feeling of accomplishment, it outweighs the obstacles of getting to the point of understanding.

Q. What is your toughest class and why? My toughest class is Pre-Calculus and Anatomy & Physiology. Pre-Cal is a fairly hard subject to learn, and there are so many concepts to memorize in anatomy that it’s hard to keep track of sometimes.

Q. How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? Time management is crucial in order to balance school work and extracurricular activities. Whenever I have free time, I use it wisely by studying and keeping up on my school work.

Q. What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? I think a big challenge for high school students is learning to be themselves and figuring out who they are. There are influences that may alter choices by trying to “fit in.”

Q. Who has inspired you educationally, and why? Mrs. Fournier was my English and creative writing teacher sophomore year. Junior year, she was my AP Language teacher. She has been a huge supporter for me in all subjects. I know that I have a teacher to turn to for whatever the reason may be. She has always been one to challenge me intellectually in order to become a better writer.