David DelVecchio of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for January.

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.

Name: David DelVecchio

Class of: 2022

Residence: Bridgton 

Parents: Peter and Michelle DelVecchio

Siblings: Jonathan, Christopher and Michael

Activities: Tennis, Theater and Cross Country

Community activities: “Future Community Leaders” and the ASTRA Community Service Club

Hobbies: Guitar, photography, and going to the gym

Future Plans: College!

Schools that you have or will apply: UVM, Bates, St. Anselm, USM, Clark, and NYU.

Schools that you have been accepted to: St. Anselm, USM, and Clark.

What is your favorite class and why? A.P. Literature and Composition. It’s a great exercise of understanding why excellent pieces are written the way they are.

What is your toughest class and why? Also A.P. Literature and Composition! It’s a college-level course so the pace and workload reflect that.

How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? Doing work in school and before bed!

What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? Students today have to deal with the burden of knowledge. Ignorance is bliss when it comes to looking at the political, social, and environmental world. Our generation wants to cause change for the better, but are just nearing the cusp of being able to do so. 

Who has inspired you educationally, and why? My parents are huge inspirations. About nine (?) years ago, my family moved to Maine from Connecticut. This decision was a catalyst for me becoming the person that I am. Without them, I would not have the drive, compassion, or maturity that I pride myself on having.