Zachary Shaffer named Clarksville Lions Club November Student of the Month

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August 29, 2016
Zachary Shaffer named Clarksville Lions Club November Student of the Month

Zachary Shaffer, son of Brian and Tammy Shaffer of Rices Landing, is Clarksville Lions Club November Student of the Month. Zachary maintains a 3.33 GPA.  He is a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Carmichaels.

Shaffer is a second year member of the Debate Team, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, and Science Olympiad.  As a member of Leo Club, Zach has rung bells for Salvation Army and participated in roadside cleanup for the Keep America Beautiful campaign.

Shaffer is a six-year member of the Jefferson-Morgan marching band and concert band, where he was awarded 1st trumpet in the 2014 and 2015 Greene County Band Festival. Zach also volunteers to play “Taps” for funerals.

Shaffer is a three year football letterman, served as team captain and was named as a 2014 and 2015 Tri County South All Conference Player.  He has also lettered in baseball.

Shaffer is a Life Scout in Troup 1168 of Rices Landing and is currently working on his Eagle Scout rank. For his Eagle project, Zach is redoing and adding on to the sidewalk at the Greene County Historical Society.

During the summer, Shaffer lifeguards for Greene County Parks and Recreation.

In the fall, Zach plans to enter the Navel ROTC program at Virginia Tech, Virginia Military Institute, or the University of Akron where he will study mechanical engineering.