As an Eagle Scout, Joey’s Eagle Project involved collecting 2,000 children’s books and $1,000 to start two libraries in Malawi, Africa. His global mindset is undeniable, as he also participated in a mission trip to the Dominican Republic. During the…
Pay close attention to her name, folks, because it is sure to be seen in film credits or in a Broadway program. This award-winning actress has excelled on stage and behind the scenes – not to mention on the volleyball court and on the speech team. A…
As class president, president of the Student Council, and co-captain of the volleyball team, this scholar-athlete was a leader of her peers in the classroom and on the court. While she knew at an early age that she wanted to become a teacher to make…
In short, Eric is already rubbing shoulders with politicians at the highest levels. As a member of the Governor’s Commission on Teen Driving, Eric was sworn in by Georgia Governor Nathan Deal himself and testified before the Georgia General Assembly.…
This nursing major has gotten a jump start on her career as a volunteer for Southern Regional Medical Center in the Women’s Center. There, her passion for serving children and giving each child an opportunity and fresh start deepened. Marie has been…
Joel was only a freshman when he co-founded and became the president of Hugs for Ghana, a student-led nonprofit organization dedicated to giving gifts of hope to children in Ghanaian schools and hospitals. In that time, he hand-delivered more than 6,…
Barrett founded her own service organization, Chargers for Change, which aimed to build awareness of service opportunities across many causes and charitable groups. Under Barrett’s leadership, the group secured a $50,000 grant to continue its work. S…
Jesse’s empathy and awareness led him to respond in a big way to victims of the deadly 2011 tornado in Joplin, Missouri. At Christmastime, he organized “Jingles for Joplin,” and delivered an entire trailer of items collected to the Salvation Army in…
Motivated by an unthinkable tragedy, Juan Pablo founded an organization to unify the youth of Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas to end the deadly violence south of the border. Through Objective Juarez, Juan Pablo motivated young people to take a stan…
If you are looking for Halimo, chances are you’ll find her at the library or hospital volunteering. Beyond performing tasks to assist the staff, Halimo used her volunteer experiences to relate to those she served – from ailing patients and their fami…
As a member of the Hana Canoe Club, Diana has paddled in beautiful but dangerous waters since she was eight years old. With training and discipline, Diana was the team’s pacesetter, realizing that her crew members depend on her leadership. She is a w…
A passion for animals and children drove Emma’s commitment to the Partners in Animal Welfare Services – or P.A.W.S. – program. She started as a participant and transitioned to a teen volunteer, pairing underserved children with shelter dogs, and in t…