18-05-2025
Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School
Over the next few weeks, The Times-Tribune is honored to present the profiles of each member of the Scholastic Superstars Class of 2025. These outstanding students were nominated by their schools and chosen by a panel of local officials.
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Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School(Zachary Kovaleski)
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Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School
Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why?
A: I am most proud of being able to maintain my grades and balance my time between school, extracurriculars, work, service projects, and my hobbies.
Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities?
A: At school, the student council has allowed me to help students find enjoyment in school, and in the community, assisting in my parish has demonstrated the impact of bringing people together for good.
Q: What is something you do to relax?
A: In my spare time, I like to write short stories, spend time with friends, take long drives, golf, and listen to music to relax.
Q: Plans after high school graduation?
A: College, major in civil engineering to ultimately become a practicing engineer and entrepreneur.
Q: Who do you most admire and why?
A: I admire my father, Jeff Kovaleski, more than anyone, for how he has been able to balance being a principal, borough council president, and committee head while also spending time taking care of his family and putting his moral values first.
Q: What advice do you have for younger students?
A: Always keep working, never give up, and be there for each other, because you never know what someone is going through or how much reaching out to them can mean. Show others that you appreciate them.
A little about Zachary Kovaleski
Hometown: Dickson City
Parents: Brenda and Jeffrey Kovaleski
Some of his honors: Valedictorian, National Honor Society, honorable mention Cum Laude on the National Spanish Exam, Voice of Democracy Audio Essay district winner.
Some of his activities: History club, chess club, Mock Trial, student council.
Some of his athletics: Baseball, golf.
Some of his community service: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program, Leadership Northeast's Tomorrow's Leaders Today program, Little League volunteer, church volunteer.
What his nominator said: 'He is a joy to know and an outstanding member of his own local community.'
