2025 Outstanding Young Citizens
Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!
Michael Costello
Fox Chapel Area High School, 11
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Bernard Costello
Jackie Costello
Academic Achievement
FBLA States in Intro to Business Communication, Placed 6th at States – 1 Year
FBLA Business Achievement Awards, Contributor, Leader, Advocate – 1 Year
National Merit Semifinalist (1520 PSAT), Member – 1 Year
2023-24 International Artist of the Year – Great Composers Competition – Piano, Second Prize – 1 Year
PMEA Orchestra – Bass, All State Qualifier, 2nd in West Region – 1 Year
Extracurricular Activities
Varsity Cross Country, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Captain, School Record Holder, State Qualifier, Medalist – 3 Years
Piano, Pianist, Soloist – 4 Years
Bass, Principal Bassist and Soloist in Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra – 4 Years
FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America, Parliamentarian – 3 Years
HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America, Treasurer – 3 Years
Community Involvement
Foxwall EMS, Volunteer Assistant to EMTs – 1 Year
Pop-Up Orchestra (for elderly, children), Volunteer – 1 Year
Fox Chapel Golf Club, Caddy – 1 Year
National Honor Society – Drives and School Fundraisers, Volunteer – 1 Year
Belle Voci (professional choir), The Grable Foundation, Gig Worker – 1 Year
Plans
I plan on attending a four-year college on a pre-med track, but finding a way to work in my interest in business as well. I also hope to continue playing instruments and running at the next level, as well as growing my impact in community emergency services.