Monday, November 17, 2014

Rotary Scholar of the Month for November: Matthew Hickey

Matthew (Matt) Hickey was selected was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for November 2014.  Matt is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a 4.0 GPA.  Mary Walker, Matt’s Career and Technical Education teacher, says Matt is always “smiling, talkative, and a hard worker” and adds that he “has a passion for improving things” and is “very involved in ASB.”   Kathy Scobba, Matt’s FBLA and Yearbook Instructor, shares that “His interaction with others is always positive and uplifting. Students continually ask him for help in compute​r ​and Photoshop related issues​. ​ ​H​e is always willing to help with a smile on his face while solving the problem.”

Jeff Condon, the WHS Leadership Teacher, describes Matt as “a hard worker, he is always willing to help and is a standout leader in ASB.”  He also shared that “His classmates know he is somebody they can turn to for assistance and that Matt will step up when things are needed.  Matt is a great young man...and I'm excited to see where his future takes him!​“

Matt’s Spanish Teacher, Rochelle Aiton, has also noticed Matt’s positive attitude, noting that “Matt comes into class with a smile on his face, his homework completed and an attitude to learn.  He is self-motivated and an encouragement to his peers.”

Matt is the son of Chris and Julia Hickey.  Congratulations Matt Hickey!