Gavin Monahan, Holy Cross High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?
A: I am most proud of my continued dedication to achieving my academic goals, as there were many moments when giving up and choosing not to continue giving my full effort seemed like the easier option.
Gavin Monahan (Gavin Monahan)
Gavin Monahan (Gavin Monahan)
Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities?
A: My membership with my school’s student council and basketball team were both very rewarding experiences.
Q: What is something you do to relax?
A: I relax by hanging out with my friends and playing cards.
Q: Plans after high school graduation?
A: College and pursue a degree in computer science.
Q: Who do you most admire and why?
A: I most admire those who have the ability to change the things in their lives that make them unhappy. I often find myself putting up with the existing state of things, even if I wish my situation were different. I admire anyone who dares to alter their lives when they recognize change is necessary.
Q: What advice do you have for younger students?
A: Work hard, but don’t sweat the small things and take things too seriously.
A little about Gavin Monahan
Hometown: Throop
Parents: Michael Monahan and Kathryn Monahan
Some of his honors: National Honor Society, National Latin Exam awards, Scranton Public Library Teen Poetry Contest, first place.
Some of his activities: Student council, history club, student ambassador.
Some of his athletics: basketball
Some of his community service: Coaching elementary and middle school basketball players.
What his nominator said: “His dedication, leadership, and ability to think outside the box make him a truly exceptional young man.”