Rotary Students of the Month
The Elizabethtown Area High School Rotary Student of the Month program celebrates and recognizes student achievements by sustaining a culture of learning and belonging that values academic success and raises awareness of student contributions to the high school community. All the honorees have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their studies, leadership and character qualities, and positive contributions to our school community.
To learn more about the Rotary Club of Elizabethtown, visit the club's website at www.elizabethtownrotary.org.
October 2026
Caleigh Troop
Caleigh is the daughter of Jeremy and Lindsay Troop of Elizabethtown.
Caleigh has demonstrated a strong commitment to academics, leadership, service, and extracurricular involvement throughout her high school career. She has taken on leadership roles in several student organizations while also participating in athletics and service activities within the school and greater community.
School Activities and Leadership
- Student Council, member from 2024-2026 and current Co-President
- Mini-THON, member from 2023-2025 and Captain for 2025-2026
- Class of 2027 Officer, Co-Secretary
- Unified Club, Secretary
- May Day Committee, Chair
- Superintendent Advisory Committee
Academically, Caleigh has distinguished herself by earning underclassmen awards in Spanish I, Honors General Science, Honors English 10, and Honors Chemistry. She has also been named to the Honor Roll and was inducted into the National Honor Society.
Caleigh is also an accomplished student-athlete. She earned Lancaster-Lebanon League Second Team All-Star recognition in cross country and was named the Elizabethtown Swim Team Rookie of the Year for the 2023–2024 season and Elizabethtown Track and Field Team Rookie of the Year in 2024.
Beyond her school involvement, Caleigh participates with the Willowood Swim Team and Elizabethtown Aquatic Club and volunteers with the Healthy Kids Running Series.
Caleigh also works extensively in aquatics. She serves as a lifeguard and swim lesson instructor at Willowood Swim Club and with GEARS, a junior coach with the Elizabethtown Aquatic Club, and a lifeguard at Masonic Village.
Following graduation, Caleigh plans to attend a four-year university and pursue a dual major in elementary education and special education. She also hopes to continue her swimming career at the collegiate level.
Adam Crick
Adam is the son of Robert and Joan Crick of Elizabethtown.
Adam has demonstrated a commitment to academics while remaining actively involved in athletics, music, and the performing arts throughout his high school career.
School Activities and Involvement
- Boys Volleyball
- Golf
- Orchestra
- Stage and technical crew for school plays and musicals
Academically, Adam has earned underclassmen awards in Manufacturing Technology and Electric Guitar Design and Manufacturing. He has also been named to the Honor Roll and was inducted into the National Honor Society.
In addition to his school athletics, Adam plays club volleyball with Prevail Volleyball Club.
Outside of school, Adam works in the Parts Department at Messick's Farm Equipment. He is also involved with East Fairview Church and its youth group and Elizabethtown First Church of God. Adam has served as a fourth-grade camp counselor at Camp YoliJwa.
Following graduation, Adam plans to pursue a bachelor's degree in aviation and leadership with the goal of becoming a commercial airline pilot.
September 2026
Margaret Leaman
Maggie is the daughter of Andrea Stoner Leaman and Mark Leaman of Bainbridge.
Maggie has distinguished herself through extensive involvement in academics, leadership, service, and extracurricular activities throughout her high school career. She holds leadership positions in several student organizations and participates in a wide range of academic, service, and performing arts programs.
School Activities and Leadership
- Model United Nations, Co-President
- Book Club, Co-President
- Student Officers of the Class of 2027, Vice President
- School Newspaper, Senior Editor-in-Chief
- Roots and Shoots, Head of New Business Committee
- Reading Olympics, Team Captain
- Link Crew, Link Crew Commissioner
- Stream Team
- Quiz Bowl
- Women in STEM
- Key Club
- Chess Club
- National Honor Society
- Theater, cast member and production participant, including The Play That Goes Wrong, Arsenic and Old Lace, Puffs, Mary Poppins, The Pirates of Penzance, and Frozen
Maggie has also earned numerous academic honors at Elizabethtown Area High School. Her underclassmen awards include recognition in Honors Algebra II, Honors English 9, Sociology, Speech, and Video Production in ninth grade; AP Statistics and Probability, Online Career and Finance, Classical Mythology, and Creative Writing in 10th grade; and AP Literature and Composition and Health 11 in 11th grade. She was also named a 2026 AP Scholar with Honor.
Beyond her school-based accomplishments, Maggie has received multiple honors through the Susquehanna Valley Model United Nations League. As a 10th grader representing Palestine in the General Assembly, she received Outstanding Statesman and Chairman’s Choice honors. During her junior year, she earned Most Authentic Delegate and Chairman’s Choice honors while representing David Brown and Brazil, respectively, in the Historical Crisis Committee.
Her interest in writing and theater has also earned recognition through the Hershey Theatre Apollo Awards. Maggie received a 2025 Honorable Mention for Outstanding Student Playwright for The Motive and was a 2026 nominee for Outstanding Student Playwright for The Play’s the Thing We’re In.
Maggie has been a member of Elizabethtown’s first-place Reading Olympics team for three consecutive years: 2024, 2025, and 2026. In the community, she works during the summer as a counselor with the Conoy Summer Playground, where she was named Counselor of the Year in 2025.
Maggie is a member of Blossom Hill Mennonite Church in Lancaster.
Following graduation, Maggie plans to attend college and major in English.
Amann N'Dikwe
Amann is the son of Danwe and Rostia N’Dikwe.
Amann has demonstrated a strong commitment to academics, athletics, leadership, and his school community. He is an Honor Roll student and has been recognized with the Do the Right Thing Award.
School Activities and Leadership
- Elizabethtown Football, Varsity Starter
- Elizabethtown Track and Field, National-Level Competitor
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Leader
- Bible Club, Student Leader
Amann has distinguished himself as a student-athlete, competing as a varsity starter for the Bears football team while also achieving success at the national level in track and field. His involvement extends beyond athletics through leadership roles with both the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Bible Club.
Outside of school, Amann works at Messick’s, where he collects orders and stocks inventory in the warehouse. He also works with Sandi’s Breads at a farmers market bakery in Palmyra, assisting with bread preparation, customer service, and other responsibilities.
Amann is an active member of Elizabethtown Mennonite Church and participates in its youth group.
Following graduation, Amann plans to attend college and pursue a four-year degree in accounting, with the goal of becoming a Certified Public Accountant. He also hopes to continue competing in track and field at the collegiate level.