A North East High School senior was surprised in his shop class as he was awarded the first C.L.A.S.S. Act Scholarship of the new school year. 

Emmanuel Reedy, known as Manny, was nominated by his principals. They say he exemplifies an emerging leader.

Manny is in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, on varsity track and cross country, is in the top quarter of his class, and makes time for charity work. 

Like last year, all the C.L.A.S.S. Act award recipients have the chance to win a $5,000 scholarship at the end of the year.