LMHS 10th grader Gabriel Newsome has been selected as a member of the 2025-2026 Mini-THON Ambassador program.

For the past two years, LMHS has hosted a Mini-THON, based on Penn State's annual dance marathon (THON), to raise money for childhood cancer research and help cover medical expenses for families of children undergoing treatment.

As an ambassador, Gabriel will help organize next year's LMHS Mini-Thon. Next year, he will also serve as the Student Council Cabinet's Sergeant-at-Arms and Liaison to the Underclass and DEI committees.

In announcing Gabriel's selection, Caitlyn Ridge, who is the Mini-Thon Liaison for event sponsor Four Diamonds at Penn State, said, "Gabriel exemplifies the leadership and character of the Mini-THON program and has proven to be a role model for his peers. His outstanding management, organizational skills, and commitment to community service make him an ideal representative for Four Diamonds and our mission to conquer childhood cancer."

Congratulations to Gabriel for this honor and for exemplifying the LMSD motto, "Enter to Learn. Go Forth to Serve."