Jessica has served on the Prince of Wales Island Chamber of Commerce and has traveled to Juneau to meet with senators and representatives. She is currently working with the State to get more Scenic By-Ways signs installed around the island to increase public awareness.
Elena is legally blind, but she doesn’t let this get in the way of pursuing her goals and serving her community. She volunteers with her church, does community outreach in the Mat-Su area and is an excellent student.
Angel spent the summer volunteering at Thrifters Rock, a thrift store that raises money to build a new church in Palmer.
Annaka has served as a teaching assistant to a youth program at her church and leads in other areas of worship. Annaka also attended a mission trip to Savoonga, Alaska to help lead a Vacation Bible School and help with repairs to the church.
Victoria spent the summer volunteering with Thrifters Rock, a second-hand store that raised money to build a new church in Palmer.
Katy has a prosthetic leg, but doesn’t let her disability get in the way of her passions and goals. She volunteers regularly with her church and is an avid snowboarder.
Emilia volunteers with The Literacy Council of Alaska and a local afterschool program. She helps young children with reading skills, facilitates craft projects, offers advice and is an overall role model to those around her.
Siena is a Kids Don’t Float ambassador at Steller Secondary School. Her efforts have helped educate Alaska’s youth on the dangers of cold water immersion and the importance of always wearing a life jacket while boating.
Christopher spends several hours a week volunteering in his community and assisting with lights and sound for school concerts and productions. He greatly enhances the quality of Dillingham events.
Saaren participates in school events and uses his outgoingness to help others and be a good role model.
The Hydaburg United Front Entities Youth Activities Committee organizes events and holiday parties for their community’s youth. This group promotes family bonding and positive activities for youth.
Puck cares deeply for wildlife conservation. As part of his Eagle Scout project he led his troop in building, installing and monitoring swallow nesting boxes at the Dale Saunders Crane Sanctuary. He also volunteers with the Great Land Trust aiding in land surveys, fundraising and general office work.
The Shungnak Teck John Baker Youth Leaders were instrumental in emergency efforts when their village was without plumbing for a whole week due to frozen, burst pipes. They retrieved water and delivered it to elders, teachers and family members. Throughout the year they create PSA’s that inform community members about suicide prevention, healthy living, anti-drug & tobacco use, domestic violence awareness, and education, all in an effort to prevent catastrophes and save lives.
The Hydaburg Phlight Club is committed to being role models to younger students. Members of the club shadow elementary students during parts of their school days to help develop positive relationships and model positive behavior.
Nia volunteers at the Kodiak Wildlife Refuge where she assists with prep, set up and engagement of large groups of children from 3-5 years of age for the youth science education program. She is passionate about helping, volunteerism and mentoring youth.
Chevelle is a teacher’s aide in a special needs classroom where she helps students with daily living skills. She is also a stage hand in school theatrical productions and participates in the music program.
Devon is an inspiration to other students on how a positive attitude, a good work ethic and perseverance lead to success. He uses his own life experiences to advise his peers in need.
