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05/21/2015 12:01 AMThe Branford Rotary Club continues its Student of the Month (SOM) program at Branford High School (BHS) by recognizing high-achieving juniors and seniors who have made distinctive academic contributions. Marshall Borrus, the son of Joanne Borrus of Branford, was nominated by his math teacher, Tom Webster. Borrus is a junior at BHS and a member of the National Honor Society. He is a class officer and member of the Math Club, Ski Team, Track Teams, Environmental Club, and Science Olympiad. Webster noted that while Borrus is being recognized for his efforts in math, he is currently taking AP Physics, AP Chemistry, and AP Calculus. In his spare time, Borrus volunteers at the Blackstone Library and is a USGA academic All American first team gymnast. He was presented with a gift card by Laurie Miers of Smoothie King in Branford and a gift card to Amazon from the Branford Rotary club.
The Branford Rotary Club is in its 86th year of existence, having been charted on Oct. 15, 1928. The Rotary Club of Branford is an organization of women and men representing a cross-section of local business and professional leaders, living and/or employed in Branford, who work as volunteers on a variety of local and international projects to improve the quality of life in their home and world communities. The Branford Rotary Club meets weekly on Wednesdays from 7:15 to 8:30 a.m. at the Parthenon Diner, 374 East Main Street, Branford. Guests of members are welcome to attend luncheons, and membership inquiries are encouraged. Individuals may contact Branford Rotary Club President David Chew at 203-483-8505 and visit the website at www.branfordrotary.org for more information.