PINE GROVE — A Pine Grove Area freshman who designed prosthetic hands for two middle school pupils using a 3-D printer will be recognized June 7.

High school technology educator Bradley Fessler explained the accomplishment of the freshman, Nicholas Brown, to the school board Thursday and invited board directors to the recognition ceremony to be held at 8:30 a.m. June 7 in the high school auditorium.

Fessler said throughout the 2015-16 school year, Brown researched and designed the prosthesis using computer software and the school's 3-D printer.

"He has pulled off something I never imagined, so we're proud of him," Fessler told the board. "I expect more great things from him."

The district has been communicating with the recipients' families throughout the development, Fessler said.

The students receiving the prostheses have not yet seen the finished product, but will be there June 7 for the unveiling. With the prosthesis, they will be able to play three musical instruments, according to Fessler.

The Education Foundation sponsored the district's technology department so it could receive the printer, he said.