2025 Outstanding Young Citizens
Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!
Pierce Hayostek
Deer Lakes High School, 12
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Melinda Hayostek
Academic Achievement
National Honor Society, President – 1 Year
National Honor Society, Member – 2 Years
Spanish National Honor Society, Member – 2 Years
AP Scholar With Honor Award, Recipient – 1 Year
Top 10%, Member – 4 Years
Extracurricular Activities
Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout – 1 Year
Boy Scouts of America, Member – 4 Years
Marching Band, Drum Major – 2 Years
Marching Band, Member – 4 Years
Student Council, School Board Representative – 1 Year
Community Involvement
‘Round the Corner Eatery and Pizzeria, Cook – 2 Years
Pine Valley Bible Camp, Maintenance Crew Member – 2 Years
Pine Valley Bible Camp, Maintenance Crew Leader – 1 Year
Allegheny Center Alliance Church, Youth Ministries Leader – 2 Years
K-5 Tutoring, Member – 2 Years
Plans
Ever since I was young, I have felt a strong call to leadership. Throughout High School, I sought to hone this skill by leading and committing myself to my extracurriculars. Inspired by my older brother and cousin, who are both Marines, I decided to apply for an NROTC Marine Option scholarship in the fall. In mid-March, I was informed that I was selected for the scholarship and will now attend college for four years and then commission as an officer in the Marine Corps where I will lead Marines.