Zak Stark Named CCHS October Rotary Student of the Month

Calloway County High School senior Zakary Stark has been named the October Student of the Month by the Rotary Club of Murray.

Stark has a 4.0 grade point average and is on track to be a valedictorian upon graduation in May. He will graduate from CCHS with 30 college credit hours from Murray State and WKCTC. He has completed multiple business pathways and has earned outstanding student awards in Accounting and Microsoft Office classes. 

Outside the classroom, Stark is a standout athlete on the CCHS boys’ soccer team. In his career, he has been awarded as an “All Region” and “All District” team member. He has received the KHSAA All State Academic honor for all four years of high school. Stark also competes on the Laker tennis team.

Stark is also involved with numerous clubs within the school. He is vice-president of the school’s Future Business Leaders of America chapter. He also participates in National Honors Society, Leadership Tomorrow, Lakers for Christ, and Unified Champion Schools.

In the community, Stark is a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ and is active with its youth group. CCHS principal Steve Smith calls Stark a “great ambassador” for CCHS.

After high school, Stark plans to attend Murray State to study physical therapy. He is the son of Tim and Emily Stark.