Kind hearted Ava Eckert will have plenty of new adventures awaiting her as a nine year old. (Submitted photo)
PHOTOS COMPILED BY RICK CAWLEY

Studious Green Woods eighth grader Nolan Clark will be piling up numerous awards as a 14 year old. (Submitted photo)

Kind hearted IHM seventh grader Abby Ritchie was awarded Student of the Month for Loyalty. (Submitted photo)

Jayson Yoder will follow in dad Scott’s footsteps after graduating from the Philadelphia Fire Academy. (Submitted photo)

Sports nut Sean Cupchak’s nine year birthday wish is a championship for all the Philly teams. (Photo by Rick Cawley)

Ubiquitous James Doughery buddies up to two bagpipers at the St. Patty’s Day Parade “Ring of Honor” ceremony. (Submitted photo)
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Studious Green Woods eighth grader Nolan Clark will be piling up numerous awards as a 14 year old. (Submitted photo)
A look at life in Roxborough, East Falls, Manayunk and Wissahickon as seen through the prism of Facebook photos.
Spirited Cadence Garcia had plenty of support from mom Michelle during her first season with Kendrick Gymnastics. (Submitted photo)
Precious Angel Bari made her folks Mike and Trish super proud after making her first Penance at IHM Church. (Submitted photo)

Budding soccer star Miko Donis holds the Championship Cup at the Select Soccer Center in Horsham. (Submitted photo)

Lynne Gramberg had daughters Lauren and Kristy along with other family members on a wonderful getaway to Aruba. (Submitted photo)

Dapper Lochlann Holter made his family proud after his first Reconciliation rite at IHM Church. (Submitted photo)

Cohen Hillside’s fifth Annual Egg Hunt will take place on Sunday, March 22 at 11 a.m. (Submitted photo)

Brandon Saccone nestles with mom Teresa at their final Roman Mother/Son Dance together. (Submitted photo)
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Budding soccer star Miko Donis holds the Championship Cup at the Select Soccer Center in Horsham. (Submitted photo)