Over the next few weeks, The Times-Tribune is honored to present the profiles of each member of the Scholastic Superstars Class of 2025. These outstanding students were nominated by their schools and chosen by a panel of local officials.
Stephanie Kucharski, Old Forge Junior Senior High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?
A: Being part of the Blue and Gold National Honor Society. Being part of the NHS means so much to me. It reflects academic success as well as a dedication to service of my community.
Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities?
A: Volunteering with local CCD programs. Doing this really showed me that teaching is my calling. I am so blessed with the opportunities my community provides for me.
Stephanie Kucharski (Stephanie Kucharski)
Stephanie Kucharski (Stephanie Kucharski)
Q: What is something you do to relax?
A:To relax, I usually go for a run or read a book.
Q: Plans after high school graduation?
A: I plan on attending King’s College for PK-4, special education, and master’s in the Reading 5-Year Program.
Q: Who do you most admire and why?
A: My mom. Everything that life threw her way, she always entered it with a positive attitude. She never once thought about giving up, and if she did, she never showed it. I love that she is able to always be smiling and she is a very strong role model in my life.
Q: What advice do you have for younger students?
A: Take every opportunity that arises. You will never know what the opportunity might open up for your success. Take the chance.
A little about Stephanie Kucharski
Hometown: Old Forge
Parents: Tara and Bill Kucharski
Some of her honors: National Honor Society, third place in the CTC Skills USA Regional Award for Childcare.
Some of her activities: Peer mediator, student council.
Some of her athletics: Cross country.
Some of her community service: Church volunteer, Hugh O’Brian Leadership Program, food drives.
What her nominator said: “It’s her drive, her commitment, her love of learning, and her compassion that will carry her through to achieve her goals of becoming a great educator.”