Port Allegany High School recognizes a Student-Athlete of the Month each month of the school year. Using the following selection criteria, the coaching staff of each varsity sport nominates one individual each month. A Faculty Committee selects a winner from the pool of nominees based on this selection criteria: academics, citizenship, sportsmanship (respecting coaches, officials, opponents, teammates); commitment (toward practices, games and continued improvement); honesty (playing by rules, character); positive attitude and enthusiasm for their sport both on and off the field/court; toughness (both mental and physical); focus and discipline; and perseverance (overcoming challenges).

The 2022-2023 Student Athletes of the Month are pictured (front row, left to right) Noah Archer and Evin Stauffer (December); Drew Evens and Madison Fillhart (April); Thea Petruzzi and Levi Wilfong (November); Olivia Schott and Kaden Price (October); (back row) Brielle Budd and Blaine Moses (September); Lily Madison and Miska Young (January); Braylon Button and Ella Moses (February) Jett Ruding and Maya Kephart (May) and Lilly Babcock and Carson Neely (March).

It should be noted that the Student-Athlete of the Month may not merely be the “star” player, but rather a team member who sets a good example for others and exhibits the greatest all around attributes of leadership, character and teamwork.