Tamaqua Middle School Principal Chris Czapla has announced the Students of the Month for the month of October. From left, Ava Hess, sixth grade; Makenzie Yarnell, seventh grade; Ashlyn Houser, eighth grade; Ryan Vecolitis, eighth grade; Jathan Krall, seventh grade; and Vincenzo Valentine, sixth grade. A total of 51 students were nominated for the honor by faculty members. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO