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Samar is BPW Student of the Month for September

JERSEY SHORE -- Alaina Margaret Samar, daughter of Lisa and Michael Samar of Limestone Township, has spent her high school career pursuing a goal she has already clearly defined: a future working with animals. Her academics, activities, employment and leadership have all helped prepare her for that future, making her a fitting choice for the September Business and Professional Women Student of the Month.

Alaina is a leader throughout Jersey Shore Area High School. As a senior, she serves as president of both Key Club and Mu Alpha Theta and vice president of YDTF. She is also a member of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and Pep Club.

Her involvement doesn't stop when the school day ends. Alaina has competed in softball and swimming throughout high school and added tennis to her activities as a senior. She has earned varsity letters in both swimming and softball. She was also selected to represent Jersey Shore as Miss Jersey Shore at the 2026 Flaming Foliage Festival.

Perhaps the clearest picture of Alaina's future comes from the experiences she has pursued on her own. She works part-time at Loyalsock Animal Hospital, job shadows monthly at RoseBird Veterinary Hospital and helps at Paul-Haven Century Farms. Her experiences have included everything from daily animal care to helping deliver piglets. She also works part-time at Nippenose Valley Village.

Alaina enjoys hunting, exercising, running and walking, reading, being outdoors and spending time with her friends and family--but working with animals remains one of her greatest interests.

After graduation, Alaina hopes to attend Penn State University to study Animal Science, followed by veterinary school. Her ultimate goal is a distinctive one: to become a traveling large-animal veterinarian.

With a high school career already filled with leadership, service, athletics, academics and real-world experience in her chosen field, Alaina is well on her way. Congratulations to September's BPW Student of the Month!