Mason High School senior
Douglas Arthur-Mensah was recognized as The Kiwanis Club of Mason's October Student of the Month. Arthur-Mensah was nominated by MHS MBC advisor Dale Conner.
“Douglas in an incredible young man who is worthy of community recognition. He is a vital member of the inclusion club, a club that works extremely hard to help foster awareness in our school, as well as a member of the HOPE squad. The HOPE squad members were nominated and picked by other students, so it shows how others think so highly of him," Explained Conner. "Douglas is also an anchorman for our MBC broadcast news program at MHS. This young man comes to school with an incredibly positive attitude, is friendly and genuine. There is nothing fake about him. He has a tremendous 'pay it forward' attitude, and is a fine young man and ambassador for everything that is good about MHS."
Arthur-Mensah plans to attend the Ohio State University and major in business analytics. He is also a board member on the Mason Inclusion Club (MIC), was chosen by his peers to serve on the school's first HOPE Squad, and is a member of SIBS. Douglas's impact on his peers, staff and school are particularly remarkable since Douglas moved to Mason as a sophomore.
On October 18, the Kiwanis Club presented Arthur-Mensah with $100, a Kiwanis bell, and a certificate commemorating his achievement. Douglas' mother, Nana Arthur-Mensah, and nominator Conner joined the Kiwanians in recognizing Douglas' accomplishments. The Mason Kiwanis Club meets weekly at noon at the Houston Restaurant in Mason.