The following local high school students were awarded the 2011 Saint Michael’s College Book Award for Academic Achievement with a Social Conscience:

Frances Tosto of Butler, a student at Saint Joseph High School.

Coleman Myron of Mars, a student at Quigley Catholic High School.

Conor Lynch of Sarver, a student at Saint Joseph High School.

Darrin Tarasovich of Cranberry Township, a student at North Catholic High School.Award recipients are high school juniors who are inductees of the National Honor Society or an equivalent school-sponsored honors organization. They must demonstrate a commitment to service activities in high school or community organizations, taking leadership roles in these activities.———

Roger Stedina of Harmony has accepted admission to Edinboro University, where he will major in history. A graduate of Seneca Valley High School, he is the son of Roger and Jill Stedina.Submit news about students in the scouts to focus@butler eagle.com or by mail to P.O. Box 271, Butler, PA 16003.