Amya Skipper of Ayer and Kaitlyn Zipperer of Pepperell have been selected as September’s Athletes of the Month at Nashoba Tech.

Amya Skipper, whose parents are Andrew and Emily Skipper, is a junior soccer player whose leadership has been a bright spot for the Vikings. Amya is in the Cosmetology program, is a Freshman Mentor and a class officer, and also competes in flag football and spring track.

Amya, who plans to enlist in the Air Force after graduation, was nominated by soccer coach Stacy-Lynn Blanco, who wrote: “Amya has had a strong presence on the field. We gave her some things to work on at the beginning of the season, and she worked hard. She has been at every practice and tries her hardest at every drill. She has worked her way on to the starting varsity lineup due to her hard work. She is always smiling and supporting her teammates. She's a fierce competitor and a supportive teammate all in one.”

Kaitlyn Zipperer, whose parents are Brian and Jennifer Gingras, is a junior two-season cheerleader who plays softball in the spring. Kaitlyn is in the Health Assisting program, is a Freshman Mentor and participates in SkillsUSA.

Kaitlyn, who plans to attend college to become a nurse practitioner, was nominated by cheerleading coach Christine Patenaude, who wrote: “Kaitlyn shows up, gives 100 percent, is always positive, and helps her teammates and coaches.”