The Rotary Club of Solon has announced Jordan Chessin as its student of the month for January 2013.  Jordan, a junior at Solon High School, is an active and committed member of both the Solon High community and the Solon community at large.

Jordan is an accomplished scholar-athlete, earning honor roll status and participating on the Comets’ basketball team.  Jordan additionally serves as a Freshman Mentor at the High School, helping ninth grade students acclimate to high school life and become successful SHS students.  Jordan also works with Comet Productions as a videographer and in preparing graphics for school events that air on cable television. He is also a contributing member of the high school’s business club, Junior Statesmen of American government club, Live Poets Society and Pre-Med Society.

His volunteer service stretches into the community; Jordan is a welcome and frequent volunteer at the Solon Senior Center.  Jordan also enjoys being a role model for younger Solon students as is evidenced by the time he has spent working as a counselor for the Solon Recreation Department’s summer camp and varsity basketball camp. He is also an avid tutor in English and French.

In remarks to the club, Jordan thanked everyone for being here tonight; the club for selecting him and the guidance department for nominating him.  He also thanked his friends, family, teacher, and those he's worked with for their support.