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Machmer named JS Lions Student of the Month for September

JERSEY SHORE -- Jersey Shore Area High School is pleased to recognize Jacob Glenn Machmer, son of Brian and Stephanie Machmer of Anthony Township, as the September Lions Club Student of the Month.

Jacob has built his high school experience around hard work, hands-on learning, athletics and helping others. A four-year member of the Track and Field team, Jacob has qualified for districts in discus and shot put and served as a team captain during his junior year. He has also competed in Unified Bocce, earning varsity letters in both Track and Field and Bocce.

Some of Jacob's most meaningful contributions, however, happen outside of competition. He has been an active member and treasurer of Bulldogs Better Together and regularly volunteers his time assisting in the Life Skills Classroom. Jacob also helped restart the school's Manufacturing Club and served as its vice president. His academic accomplishments earned him induction into the National Honor Society during his junior year.

Jacob's interests extend naturally into his life outside of school. He has been involved with the Nothing But Dust 4-H Shooting Club since age nine and has twice qualified for national competition through the state shooting competition. He also assists with Bulldog Cancer Chompers Relay for Life activities.

Hard work has been a consistent part of Jacob's high school years. He has held jobs on farms and in local businesses throughout both the school year and summer, gaining experience at PaulHaven Dairy Farm, Heavens Blessins Jersey Farm, Long Lanes Flower Farms, WMR Firearms, Johnny's Speed and Customs and Paulhamus Diesel Performance. He is currently employed at Ulmer Farms through the Diversified Occupations program.

When he isn't working or competing, Jacob enjoys hunting, fishing, truck and tractor pulling, restoring trucks and spending time with family and friends. After graduation, he plans to attend Pennsylvania College of Technology to study Heavy Equipment Diesel Technology--a path that perfectly complements the skills and interests he has already spent years developing.

Congratulations, Jacob, on being named the September Lions Club Student of the Month!