Riley Apple, Dillon Poling and Lukas Halterman have been named outstanding students of the month for September at Pendleton County High/Middle School.
Apple, a senior, is the Academic Student of the Month. The daughter of Kyle and Jennifer Apple of Franklin, she is a member of the soccer and track teams. She is also president of National Honor Society and the treasurer of the Class of 2023. In the 2022 season, she placed first in the 300 meters and sixth in long jump at the regional track meet, and also qualified for states. She plans to go to college and study nursing.
A junior, Poling is the James Huffman Responsible Student of the Month. He has a 4.0 GPA and perfect attendance and is a member of the National Honor Society. He works at T&K Markets and studies computer technology at South Branch Career and Technical Center. He plans to pursue a career in computer engineering and software development. He is the son of Randie Poling of Brandywine.
The Pendleton County Middle School Student of the Month is Lukas Halterman, a seventh grader. He is the son of Michael and Dawn Halterman of Riverton. He has a 4.0, is a member of the Sign Language Club and has excellent attendance. He plans to be a hunting guide out west.