​Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Koby Buzard as October’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Koby is a senior at Keystone High School where he participates in cross country, football, soccer, and track.  He is also a member of piano club. His hobbies include running trails, working out, and hanging out with family and friends. Koby also works for Myers Water Wells assisting to dig water wells, and over the summer lifeguards for TTSR.  
Koby’s future plans are to attend a college close to home to major in business, and in the future he hopes to start his own business. Koby also plans to continue running cross country and track in college. His favorite sports memories are “in 10th grade when he PR in the 800 and 1600 at Oil City, and qualifying for States a second time.” Koby states, the most inspiring people in my life are “his grandpa Terry and Grandma Norma who watch every race from above.” Koby would also like to thank his dad “for always having my back through the bad times and pushing me to both a better runner and person.”
Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank Sweet Basil and DE Sports, Inc. for sponsoring October’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Koby was awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments. 

Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Troy Johnson as February’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Troy is a senior at Keystone High School. He participates in golf, basketball and baseball, and is a member of the National Honors Society and Concert Choir. His hobbies include spending time with his friends and playing sports. Troy also works for Ritner Pools and Spas.
Troy’s future plans are to attended college for Plastics Engineering Technology or Engineering at a school to be determined. He hopes to continue his basketball career at the school he chooses to attend. His favorite sports memory is “winning the KSAC Championship this year.” Troy states the most inspiring people in his life are “my mom, dad and sisters, as well as my coaches that have all inspired me throughout my life.”
Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank Pizza Pub and DE Sports, Inc for sponsoring February’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Troy was awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments. ​

​Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Mitch Knepp as November’s Student-Athlete of the Month. Mitch is a senior at Clarion-Limestone High School where he participates in football, basketball, and track and field. He is also a member of National Honors Society and Academic Decathlon, and attends Cornerstone Church Youth Group.  His hobbies include video games, reading, hunting, and sports. Mitch also does cleaning and maintenance for Clarion Ford. 
Mitch’s future plans are to attend Clarion University for an undecided major.  His favorite sports memory is the “co-op with Clarion Area and having a great season together.” Mitch states the most inspiring person in his life is “my dad, because he has shown me the value of hard work.”  
Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank DE Sports, Inc. and Pizza Pub for sponsoring November’s CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month. Mitch was awarded gift certificates to both of these local establishments. 

​Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP (Clarion Hospital Athletic Medicine Program) are pleased to announce Nathaniel Lerch and Maddie Schill as Co-Student Athletes of the Month for October. 
Nathaniel is a senior at Clarion Area High School where he participates in cross country and track. He is also a member of marching band, concert band, district and regional band, district jazz band, pit band, pep band, Student Council and National Honors Society. Outside of school he enjoys swimming, running, playing soccer, traveling, and playing the piano and violin. Nathaniel works as a dinner pianist and a soccer referee. 
Nathaniel’s future plans are to attend an undecided university to become a Veterinarian. He states his favorite sports memory is “winning the District 9 Championships because I finally found my summer training showing itself in my races. It was a grueling finish, so when I won, everyone went crazy and it was awesome.” Nathaniel says the most inspiring people in his life are his mom and dad. “Mom has inspired me to run despite whatever physical pain I experience, and dad has inspired me to shoot for the stars and expose myself as much as possible.”  He also includes “running may not always seem rewarding, but it always defines who you are. Persevering through pain in order to refine your abilities demonstrates true grit and dedication.”
Maddie is also a senior at Clarion Area High School where she participates in volleyball. She is also a member of Student Council, Treasurer of National Honor Society, and participates in the school musicals. Outside of school she enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling, hiking, skiing, participating in club volleyball, and attending mission trips. Maddie works at Pizza Pub. 
Maddie’s future plans are to attend Duquesne University to become a Physical Therapist. She states her favorite sports memory is “making it to the State Semifinals with my team, and seeing the team grow throughout the season.” The most inspiring people to her “are the people I met in Jamaica on my mission trip because they are the happiest people I’ve ever met even though they have nothing.”
Clarion Rehab Services and CHAMP would like to thank Pizza Pub and DE Sports, Inc. for sponsoring October’s CHAMP Student-Athletes of the Month.  Nathaniel and Maddie both received gift certificates to these local establishments. For more information about CHAMP Student-Athlete of the Month please go to clarionrehab.com.