John Paul McHugh of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for September.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior based on academics and volunteerism in school and community services. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Parents: Rachel Speckamp-McHugh and Patrick Speckamp

Activities: Esports (captain), Advisory Student Council Representative

Hobbies: Coding and Gaming

Future plans: Get a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and become a software engineer. Other possible careers are game development, data science or accounting.

Q. What do you believe are three keys to being a good student? Be respectful, do the work, and be honest.

Q. What is your favorite class and why? My favorite class is currently AP Statistics because my classmates are fun to be around and the work is interesting.

Q. Who is your favorite teacher and why? My Advisor, Mrs. Ortiz, as she is very kind to everyone around her, and she is always willing to help with whatever she can.

Q. If you could change on thing about your educational experience, what would it be and why? I would have participated more in class in my earlier years as I missed out on many high school experiences due to shyness.

Q. What accomplishment are you most proud of, and why? The fact that I won the “Power of You Champion of the Year” award at my job (Bridgton Hannaford) the first year I worked there.