ASHLAND — Tyler Hartzler is the Ashland Elks “Teen of the Month” for September.
He is the son of Vince and Courtney Hartzler and is a senior at Mapleton High School.
Hartzler’s academic accolades include being on the Distinguished Honor Roll for every quarter of high school and on the Dean’s List at Ashland University where he has taken 24 college credits through the College Credit Plus program.
He is a four-year member of the cross country team, track team and Mapleton band.
He is also a member of the National Honor Society (two years), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (four years), Drama Club (two years) and is the senior class president.
Outside of school, Hartzler is employed at Perkins Restaurant as a host and attends Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. He participates in Ashland Young Life and has volunteered with Brethren Care, Ashland County Park District and Ashland County Historical Society.
He has been a part of five group missions trips through Cross Connect Church.
Hartzler plays the guitar and saxophone and enjoys history, math and acting. He also enjoys reading the Bible and early church writings.
After graduation, he plans to attend Ashland University to become a middle school or high school math teacher.