18-02-2025
Eagle Scout dedicating time to uplift others
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It has been said 'Children are the promise of our present and architects of the future'. Someone who embodies that quote is a 17-year-old Luzerne County girl.
28/22 News explains what makes her someone on track to help change the world in this week's 'Here's To You Kid'.
Paige Greco seems right at home at Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences, even though it's the senior's first year attending the stem school. She had an epiphany of sorts before enrolling in the academy to take tougher science-based classes.
'I just felt like I was going to end up in a job that was more science-involved. I was heavily interested in engineering and this school had more programs that were interesting to me in the moment,' Paige explained.
Paige excels in and out of the classroom. She earned her Eagle Scout with Girl Scout Troop 32935 in Hazleton by renovating a women's church restroom.
And she earned the Girl Scouts of the USA Gold Award by bringing music therapy to nursing home patients with dementia.
'So, I would take my trumpet and play, like, 'You are My Sunshine' and sometimes we'd have involvement. I'd have a PowerPoint with the lyrics on it to really just jog the memories of the residents there and bring them a little joy and some memories,' said Paige.
Paige is also a member of 'Friends of Rachel,' a high school club that encourages treating others with compassion.
Hitting the big stage at a young age
'We would write post-it notes, like, 'You've got this' or 'Keep on going' on everyone's locker, hand out candy in the beginning of school days with like little messages like a smarty that's like 'You're a smarty.' Just little positive things that make school feel more like a home,' explained Paige.
Paige was also elected by fellow Hazleton Area students as homecoming queen.
'I never expected that for myself but it meant a lot to me because it showed that I have a positive impact on people and it was. I had no idea it was that many people,' Paige continued.
'Paige is just a natural-born leader,' said Hazleton Area School District Chemistry Teacher Ken Moss.
Moss has gotten to know Paige during her senior year.
'She sets very, very high standards for herself and that shows. It shows to the teachers, it shows to her fellow students,' Moss explained.
'I really focus on having a good influence on my peers and making sure that they feel like I'm really someone they can come to and help out. Definitely,' Paige said.
Paige will attend Wilkes University where she plans to major in earth and environmental science and play field hockey, too.
Here's to you, Paige.
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