Caitlin Bennethum and John Cheek, seniors at Solanco High School, have been selected as Lancaster South Rotary Club's Students of the Month for January. They were presented to the club on March 12 by Brandon R. Griest, chair of the Student of the Month Committee. The Student of the Month is selected on the basis of academic excellence as well as school and community service.

Caitlin is the daughter of Ryan and Tracie Bennethum of Quarryville. Caitlin competes on the varsity field hockey team and is a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, and Wednesday morning worship club. She has been honored with the 4.0 Academic Award, Golden Mule Award, and National Rural and Small-Town Award. She is involved in her church, New Providence Church of God, and is a member of Solid Rock Youth Ministries.

Caitlin participates in the dual enrollment program and is scheduled to obtain an associate degree in psychology this spring. Following graduation, she plans to attend Liberty University to work toward a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Spanish.

John is the son of John and Laura Cheek of Quarryville. He competes on the boys' lacrosse team and Unified bocce team, and he is a member of the drumline, pep band, and concert band. John is active in his church, Oak Hill Fellowship Church, leading Wednesday morning worship and Bible study. He is also a member of Solid Rock Youth Ministries.

Following graduation, Cheek plans to attend Millersville University to study education. He is interested in having a career in teaching, possibly focusing on primary school physical education or secondary social studies.

The Rotary Club of Lancaster South is an organization of service-minded individuals who endeavor to live by the mission of "service above self" and make a positive impact both locally and globally. The club meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Meadia Heights Golf Club, 402 Golf Road, Lancaster. New members are welcome.