Achkar Named Kiwanis Student of the Month

Posted Date: 12/01/2022

Congratulations to OHS senior Teresa Achkar who has been named the Kiwanis “SENIOR OF THE MONTH” for December 2022!

The Vice President and three-year member of Key Club has been actively involved in community service projects throughout her high school career including the Kiwanis Rummage Sale, the Cleveland Food Bank, and Orange Community Education & Recreation’s Safety Town program. Teresa organized and ran the OHS food drive this past year in which a total of 111 pounds of food was collected. For the past six months she has also volunteered at the Landerbrook Transitional Care facility in Mayfield Heights. Teresa is President of the OHS Student Government Association and has been a Representative to SGA both sophomore and junior years. Teresa has also served as Team Captain and Lead Attorney of the award-winning OHS Mock Trial team.

A member of the National Honor Society, Teresa has been a member of the Amnesty International organization and has earned Highest Honors recognition in grades 9-12. The OHS senior has received the Ohio and Global Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and is a recipient of the Frederick Douglass and Susan B. Anthony Award presented by the University of Rochester for her ‘demonstrated commitment to understanding and addressing difficult social issues and leadership and dedication to community action.’ A team captain of the OHS Volleyball Team in her early high school years, Teresa has worked as a lifeguard at the Cleveland Racquet Club since last February.

Every school year, the Kiwanis Club of Lander Circle recognizes six seniors for their leadership, integrity, and academic achievements. We thank the Kiwanis Club for its ongoing support and congratulate Teresa Achkar as the December 2022 Kiwanis Student of the Month!