March 2026 Student of the Month

The Lititz Rotary Club recognized Cora McBee as Student of the Month at their regular meeting on March 24, 2026, held at the Lititz Springs Inn & Spa. Cora, a senior at Warwick High School, is the daughter of Sarah and Sheldon McBee.

Cora is a Distinguished Scholar who has maintained an impressive grade point average of 4.0 or higher every year since 7th grade. She has earned membership in several honor societies at Warwick High School, including the National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and National Art Honor Society.

Cora is actively involved in a number of school and community organizations. She serves on Student Council as the Community and Social Media Chairperson and is also a Link Crew leader. Link Crew is a high school transition program in which upperclassmen serve as mentors and positive role models to help freshmen successfully adjust to life at the high school. In this role, Cora leads school tours, supports incoming students, and helps younger classmates feel connected to the Warwick community.

Cora is also an Attollo Recruit and participates in the Attollo Program, a Lancaster County leadership development and college access program that supports motivated students from diverse backgrounds in their pursuit of academic success, self-empowerment, and social engagement.

Dance has played a significant role in Cora’s life. At the age of eight, she was invited to join the CoJoMotion Dance Company through the Lititz Academy of Dance and has since grown into one of the group’s leaders. The company raises funds for the local chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and contributes approximately $50,000 each year to help grant wishes for children facing critical illnesses. Cora has devoted hundreds of hours to rehearsals, performances, and fundraising events. While the performances themselves are meaningful, the moments that have impacted her most are hearing families share their children’s stories and witnessing the joy that comes when a wish is granted—experiences that have shown her how dedication and talent can truly change lives.

In addition to her work with Make-A-Wish, Cora has volunteered through several Warwick High School organizations, including service opportunities with Moravian Manor, Luther Acres, and Blessings of Hope. She especially values experiences that allow her to give back directly to the local community, such as helping host the annual staff appreciation breakfast, painting sets for school plays and musicals, and volunteering at elementary schools.

Cora also balances her academic and volunteer commitments with several work experiences. She is currently a Kids Club Attendant at Universal Athletic Club and works at the Lititz Academy of Dance as both a class assistant and a junior teacher. In this role, she leads her own weekly class of 16 young dancers, designing choreography, planning lessons, and encouraging students to develop their love for dance. She also previously worked as a snack bar attendant at Woodridge Swim Club and occasionally babysits for family and friends.

Cora has been accepted to several universities, including Villanova University, Penn State University, the University of Delaware, the University of South Carolina, Louisiana State University, and Clemson University. While she will enter college with an undeclared major, she has a strong interest in mathematics, particularly calculus, probability, and statistics. Cora is excited about the possibility of combining her love of math and sports by working in sports analytics, potentially helping a college or professional basketball team evaluate performance and strategy through data. Inspired by the teachers who have influenced her throughout high school, she is also considering the possibility of a career in education.

The Lititz Rotary Club is proud to recognize Cora McBee for her outstanding academic achievements, leadership, dedication to service, and commitment to making a positive impact in her school and community.