YOUTH EMBRACING SERVICE - 2008-2009 AWARD RECIPIENTS
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Youth Embracing Service Program
We are very proud of every one of our YES recipients!
These young men and women exemplify the real meaning of service... giving of themselves, their talents and their time to help others less fortunate.
We were very honored to present a medal of honor, and a $100 Savings Bond to them. Read their stories below their photos. Each are eligible for a $1,000 Savings Bond which will be presented to one outstanding YES recipient, May 16th at our Annual Service Awards Banquet. |
| 2008-2009 Y.E.S. Recipients |
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Congratulations to our
Y.E.S. YOUTH OF THE YEAR 08-09
Holley Cunningham
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October-2008
Arizona Gregory
Bayou View
Middle School
Arizona was recognized for raising over $2,500.00 for various charities, by asking for donations instead of gifts for her birthday.
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November-2008
Brendan Arnold
Ocean Springs
High School
Brendan organized the American Diabetes Association HealthFair & Walk in his hometown (a first for the area), which raised over $7,200.00.
He's already planning for next year!
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December-2008
Jacoby Bell
D'Iberville
High School
Jacoby volunteers his time to read to the children at D'Iberville Elementary School, and motivates them to stay and school and do their best. |
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January-2009
Alexander Lawson
Harrison Central
High School
Alexander has a long history of community service with the American Red Cross, UNICEF, MDA, Toys for Tots, Salvation Army and local nursing homes.
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February-2009
Holley Cunningham
Resurrection Catholic
High School
Holley raised the necessary funds to build an accessible playground for the children at the Jackson County School for Exceptional Children. The project has a total value of $94,000!
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March-2009
Kevin Kovacevich
Ocean Springs
Middle School
Kevin raised nearly $300 from family and friends for CASA. The money collected purchased a vast number of games, craft supplies and treats for the Jackson County Youth Shelter. Currently there are 450 children going through the court system in Jackson County. He hopes to make this an annual event. |
April-2009
Bryce Gillenwater
Bayou View
Elementary School
Bryce "grew up" with Quota. His Mother and Grandmother are active members. But Bryce has never been asked to participate in Quota projects. He always VOLUNTEERS! He has helped pack school supplies, passed out water for fundraiser walks, collected baby items for the WRC, even designed the current hot air balloon logo for our current President! At 11 years old, he's one of the hardest working "non-members" in Quota!
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May-2009
Drake Senseney
North Woolmarket
Elementary School
Drake (a 1st grader) wrote, created and produced a book, which he published and sold for $1 each. All of the proceeds he raised was given to his friend, Lexi, who is suffering from cancer. At presentation time, he had raised $3000! His goal was $1,500. Thank you Drake, for reminding us that you're never too young to help a friend and
make a difference !
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June-2009
Katie Hart
North Gulfport
Middle School
Katie learned about the Women's Resource Center, a non-profit organization serving women and men on the Mississippi Gulf Coast with free and confidential services. At age 13, Katie serves WRC every Thursday after school by sorting diapers, folding letters, labeling envelopes, putting out new brochures, and much more. Katie learned that the center was in need of a washer. Katie's family happen to be getting a new washer so she ask her parents of the center could have their old one. She was so excited about being able to provide the center with an item that was something that the center couldn't do without.
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If you would like to nominate a deserving youth, please select from the following,
or contact Vicki Miller - 209-3627
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