Hope Gigliotti has been selected as the Mt. Markham Optimist Club 8th Grade Youth of the Month for September. Hope is the daughter of Elisa and Eric Gigliotti of West Winfield, NY. 

Throughout her time in middle school, Hope has participated in modified soccer, modified volleyball, and modified basketball, where she even served as captain for her basketball team. In addition, she is a member of the chorus and the National Junior Honor Society, currently holding the position of Treasurer. Hope has consistently excelled in her academics, achieving both Gold and Silver Honor Roll throughout middle school. She is enrolled in rigorous courses such as Accelerated Algebra and Advanced Technology, and she has an MMTA award for the second-highest average in Accelerated Math.

Outside of school, Hope works on her family farm, helping with tedding and grouping bales using a loader. Hope’s future plans include becoming a teacher or working with kids in some capacity. 

Congratulations, Hope!