Debra Lynn August, Archbishop Prendergast High School
“Sometimes high school students are underestimated as far as their concern for issues that may not directly affect them. We have shown our fellow students, administration, and communities that we feel so strong about helping others that we will do whatever we can, take a stand, and have fun while doing it.”
Alicia Denby, Youth Build Charter School
“I know that I stepped up and let my voice be heard. I am a proud citizen of my community and every day that I see my community I am so overwhelmed by what I had to go through to make it a better place. Every time I walk through my neighborhood
Alexandra Wells, Villa Maria Academy
“My definition of community service would have to be defined as the tasks performed by volunteers to people who need help and in return the volunteers are satisfied by the smiling faces, the grateful words, and the loving hugs which are granted to them.”
Lisa Perkins, Tower Hill School
“These children have shown me a different way of life… Their inspiring spirits are what I love the most and what bring me back each and every year.”
Linda Giddings, Furness High School
“I realized that I want to play an active role in helping people life the veil of ignorance.”
Harold John Meyers, GW Carver High School
“I believe that I am a Champion because not only have I served, but I have learned through my service.”
Sarah Haley, Radnor High School
“I enjoy service so much because it has infinite possibilities.”
Terrell Tolbert, William Penn High School
“We all have something to give and share with one another. We learn by what we do. Service to others is one of the best ways to learn.”
Colleen Dougherty, Villa Maria Academy
“It is our obligation as well as our pleasure to help all of those that we can.”
Zheng Zheng, Lower Merion High School
“I believe that every individual is capable of making a difference… it would take just one step at a time to make our world a lovelier place.”