Applause!
The education council of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce honored Matthew Cavalcante of Masontown, a junior at Albert Gallatin Area High School, as a student of the month for October. The son of Ralph and Brenda Cavalcante, he hopes to attend Penn State University and study computer science.
A highest honors student, Cavalcante is an altar server and lector at St. Mary’s Church in Leckrone, and works as a cashier-service clerk at Bartolotta’s Giant Eagle. He plays varsity football, takes part in the Interact club, and is a part of the Bleacher Creature Pep Club.
Students of the month are elected by their schools based on academic achievement, extra-curricular activities and citizenship.