Charleroi Lions October Cub Of The Month
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November 21, 2025

Charleroi Lions October Cub Of The Month

The Charleroi Lions Club named Charleroi Area High School senior Jack Cardenas as its October cub of the month. An honor roll student since ninth grade, Jack is enrolled in academic-level courses and participates in basketball, football, golf and track. He received the Journey By Grace Leadership Award and the Varsity Football Sports Award. Outside of school, he is a church youth group leader for recreational sports. He plans to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces. Pictured in the front are Jack with his parents, Bob and Whitney Cardenas; standing, from left, are Lion George Hogan Jr., Treasurer Judy Lohr, President Bill O’Dowd, Charleroi Area School District Superintendent Dr. Ed Zelich, chairman, and Co-Chairman Bob Rossi.

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