~YOUTH ACTIVITIES~

Youth of the Month

"America's Youth and Community Service: Shinning the Light of Volunteerism"

November

Sara Johnson: Daughter of Doretha & Thomas. Sara attends Warren Township High School where she is a member of National Honor Society, a student aid, and a member of the Bowling Team. Sara does a lot of volunteer work through her membership in Top Teens of America, Girl Scouts, National Honor Society and People to People International. Some of her service hours include working at PADS, Boys & Girls Club Holiday Shopping, Wrapping and Party Volunteer, Sunrise Assisted Living Old School Prom, and Great Lakes Veterans Hospital Songs and Games. Next Fall Sara plans to attend college and study Hospitality Management.

December

Colton Hill, senior at Warren Township High School is the current President of the local Chapter People to People International Chapter. Here is a caption of why he believes volunteering in his community is so important.

"You don't do community service for something in return. You don't do it because you have to. You don't do it beacuse you feel obligated to. You do it because you want to. You do it for others. The most important idea is that people should volunteer to do 'good,' because others would do the same for you."

"Just like how one sun does not outshine a group of stars, volunteerism and community service are about creating a helpful and lasting change in the community. The most important part of this, however, is that it is from the community. One person isn't enough. A candle is great, but a group of stars that burn brighter and longer is even better".

January

Paige Kaplan: Daughter of Steve & Holly. Paige attends Warren Township High School where she is a member of National Honor Society and is an AP Scholar.
She has been a member of Excel, Students of Service, Student Council and FBLA. Through these organizations she has done a lot of community service and volunteer service. Next Fall Paige will be attending college and will major in Pre-law or Political Science.

Youth of the Year

The Youth of the Year Award is sponsored by both the Breakfast Exchange Club of Gurnee and the Exchange Club of Gurnee. The Youth of the Year was selected from the twelve Students of the Month. This award recognizes outstanding scholastic performance, community involvement and leadership.

Scholarships

The Student of the Month Award recognizes students for their outstanding scholastic performance, community and school involvement, community service and leadership skills.

ACE Award

The ACE Award recognizes a high school senior who has overcome adversity and obstacles during their high school years. The ACE (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) recognizes a Warren High School Senior who has “turned their life around” and has succeeded in overcoming obstacles to become a good student and good citizen.

Verna Rocheleau Scholarship

The Breakfast Exchange Club of Gurnee awards the Verna Rocheleau Scholarship every year to a youth who displays a great commitment to their academic achievement, to society through community service, participation in school activities, and is a graduate of Gurnee District 56.