PHOTO PROVIDED Nina Elizabeth Steppe is pictured in a field.

JERSEY SHORE — Nina Elizabeth Steppe, daughter of Joseph and Sherry Steppe, of Cogan Station, has been selected as the December Business and Professional Women Student of the Month at Jersey Shore Area Senior High School. Nina is an outstanding student who has demonstrated consistent leadership, academic excellence and dedication to both her school and community throughout her high school career.

Nina has been actively involved in numerous school activities each year.

As a freshman, she served as class treasurer, participated in Student Council, Constitutional Convention, Homecoming Committee and contributed as an author for The Paw Print. She was also a member of the track and field team, competing in shot put and discus.

During her sophomore year, Nina continued as class treasurer, remained active in The Paw Print and Homecoming Committee and was inducted into Mu Alpha Theta while continuing her involvement in track and field.

In her junior year, Nina again served as class treasurer and expanded her leadership by joining the Yearbook staff, helping to create the 2025 yearbook. She remained active in the Homecoming Committee and Prom planning and was inducted into the National English Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and National Honor Society. Athletically, she became a varsity member of both the soccer and track and field teams.

As a senior, Nina continues her involvement in Mu Alpha Theta, National English Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society — where she serves as president — and National Honor Society. She is also a team captain for soccer and remains an active member of the track and field team. Nina has served her class by holding the position of class treasurer for four consecutive years

Beyond school, Nina has dedicated many hours to volunteering at the Love Center. She also babysits and pet-sits, volunteers with the Life Skills class during coffee shop days and has participated in indoor soccer through the Liberty Arena league since her sophomore year. These experiences reflect her strong work ethic and commitment to helping others.

Nina is a member of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. She is a two-year varsity letter winner in soccer and a three-year letter winner in track and field.

In her free time, Nina enjoys running, working out, reading, cooking and being with her friends and family.

After high school, she plans to pursue a career in public service as a police officer, attending the police academy and continuing her education in a related field.

Nina’s leadership, service and dedication to excellence make her a truly deserving recipient of the Business and Professional Women December Student of the Month honor.