Elizabethtown Area High School (EAHS) has recognized Kendal Huggins and Dominic Hemsch as the Rotary Club Students of the Month for October. This honor celebrates students who demonstrate excellence in academics, leadership, and community involvement, highlighting their positive impact on the school and broader community.

Kendal, the daughter of John and Emily Huggins of Elizabethtown, holds numerous leadership positions, including Class of 2026 vice president, Student Council president, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) president and Link Crew commissioner. As a member of FBLA, she has advanced to the state competition in broadcast journalism twice. She has represented her high school as a delegate at both regional and state FBLA conferences. Kendal is also a member of the girls' lacrosse team.

Kendal was inducted into the National Honor Society, which celebrates students who exemplify the four pillars of scholarship, leadership, service and character. In addition, the high school faculty has honored Kendal with underclass awards in Biology, Wellness, Honors Geometry and 11th grade Health.

Outside of school, Kendal is an active member of Hope Community Church in Mount Joy, where she participates in the youth group.

Kendal plans to pursue a four-year nursing program to earn her Bachelor of Science in nursing, with the ultimate goal of becoming a nurse practitioner.

Dominic, the son of Robert and Bianca Hemsch of Elizabethtown, has been inducted in the National Honor Society and recognized as an AP Scholar, a distinction awarded by the College Board to students who demonstrate outstanding college-level achievement through their performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams. The high school faculty has also honored Dominic with underclass awards in both Speech and Band.

Dominic serves as the drumline captain in both the marching and concert bands, and he plays percussion in the symphonic orchestra, jazz band and the pit orchestra for the spring musical. He has auditioned for and performed with the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 7 Band and Jazz Band, as well as the Lancaster-Lebanon Music Educators Association (LLMEA) County Band (twice) and County Orchestra (twice).

Dominic serves as president of Model UN and media manager of Roots and Shoots, while also contributing as a member of Key Club, Human Rights Club and Book Club. Beyond school, he performs with the Masonic Village Encore Band and showcases his musical talents at community concerts, festivals and local venues.

After graduation, Dominic plans to attend a four-year university to pursue a double major in music and business and ultimately earn a law degree to specialize in either copyright law or music management.