Shannon Mizerak has been selected as the Mt. Markham Optimist Club 8th Grade Youth of the Month for June.
Shannon is the daughter of Heather Mizerak and William Mizerak of West Winfield, NY. While in middle school, Shannon has been an active member of the Junior FFA club and National Junior Honor Society, as well as the advanced Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (AFNR) class. She also received an award for obtaining the highest grade on the 7th-grade Math final. In addition to her academic achievements, Shannon has been involved in modified soccer, volleyball, and softball.
Outside of school, she enjoys babysitting and has volunteered at the spring clean-up and ham dinner at the Federated Church. Shannon’s future plans include getting on the high honor roll and going to a good college. She would like to pursue a career in marine biology or become a surgeon.