Rotary Honors Students of the Month

Brendan Mirandy and Faith Yoho

The New Martinsville Rotary met for their regular meeting on Wednesday March 2, at Quinets Restaurant in downtown New Martinsville, with Magnolia seniors Faith Yoho and Brendan Mirandy in atendance as the Rotary Students of the month for March. Rotarian Neil Marshall introduced both students and read their Bio’s.

Faith Yoho is the daughter of Lisa Kocher and Sean Yoho of New Martinsville. She is a 4.0 student and is ranked eigth in her class. Faith is a member of the National Honor Society and holds the office of Viice President. She is also a member of the Science National Honor Society, MuAlpha Theta, Student Council (homeroom representative), Thespian Troupe #531 (President).

She has been in the following plays and musicals, Fiddler on the Roof, And Then They Come To Me, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and The Sound of Music. She is also involved with Peer Tutoring.

Her Athletic achievements include Varsity golf co-captain junior year, and captain her senior year. MOVL girls champion 2020, Honeywell tournament 17 plus, third place. WV Girls state golf tournament 2020.

Her community activities include United Methodist Church, 2021 Clendenin Homecoming Teen, and New Martinsville Food Drive. Her Hobbies are reading, listening to music, golf, acting, singing, spending time with friends and family.

Faith plans to attend colllege, she is considering College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University, and Wheeling University. She plans to major in business. She has received the Moose Lodge Scholarship.

Brendan is the son of Patrick and Holly Mirandy of New Martinsville. He carries a 4.0 G.P.A. He is a member of the OVAC Academic Team, captain of Magnolia’s Football team, a member of the Blue Eagles Baseball team, and is on the Magnolia high school Principal’s list. Has received the Academic Excellence Award, the Certificate for Faithful Attendance, Varsity letter in football and baseball.

Brendan spoke to the jr. football team, shoveled snow and cuts grass as community activities. He enjoys fishing, hunting, disc golf, and golf. He plans to attend WVU but is not completely decided. He is eligible for the Promise and Merit scholarships.

The Rotary led by President John Mensore and Rotarian Larry Balock had discussion on the upcoming 2022 Rise Against Hunger event to be held on March 19, 2022, at St. Jude’s in Glen Dale. Moundsville, New Martinsville, and Wheeling Rotary Clubs will join together to pack 20,000 meals in one day to help fight Global food insecurity. Contact any member of the New Martinsville Rotary if you are interested in helping with this event.