Alexia Briggs
December 20, 2016Alexia Briggs and her brother single handedly organized a cupcake sale to benefit a former classmate and teacher who are suffering from cancer.
Read MoreTJ Clapp
TJ Clapp worked with Colony Middle School Principal Mary McMahon to come up with a Christmas gift idea for a peer battling cancer. He then coordinated with his family members to gather donations, and raised over $300 to purchase a high end telescope for his science-loving friend.
Read MoreAdrian Briggs
Adrian Briggs and his sister recently made cupcakes and held a bake sale to raise money for a fellow student who is currently battling cancer. Adrian is kind and always willing to support his peers.
Read MoreElsa O’Neil
Elsa O’Neil is an openminded student who is always willing to stand up for those who need a friend, and speak her mind.
Read MoreRuby & Sophie Wright
Ruby and Sophie Wright have decided to organize a Community 5K to support and raise money for a student at Colony Middle School who has cancer.
Read MoreTavis Russo
Tavis Russo is a highly involved student at Colony High School and participates in student leadership, including student government. Tavis is always willing to help others, and is a positive role model to his peers.
Read MoreEmily Montanez Rodriguez
Emily Montanez Rodriguez is part of Colony Middle School’s morning crew. She helps read announcements and makes sure that our students are well informed of upcoming events. Emily is also an active leader in planning classroom and school activities.
Read MoreElla Jordan
Ella Jordan is involved in an school program at Colony Middle School that works with students who have special needs.
Read MoreIsa Weiss
Isa Weiss volunteers her time at a local nursing home in Wasilla. She has also helped elders relay their memoirs by recording their stories, and then transcribing them to print.
Read MoreJeffrey Asbury
Jeffrey Asbury is a dedicated volunteer at Colony Middle School. He volunteers his time to assist the school’s lunch workers with cleaning, and is always willing to help his teachers.
Read MoreGrace Hunter
Grace Hunter is an involved member of her community. She goes above and beyond in all that she does, excels academically, and is a viewed as a role model by her peers.
Read MoreMakenzie Wikheim
Makenzie Wikheim has begun advocating for herself and standing up to bullying, which sends a positive message to her peers.
Read MoreKali Metlicka
Kali Metlicka is a kind a respectful student. She is always willing to help her peers or volunteer to support a teacher. Kali has a great attitude and gives 100% in all that she does.
Read MoreKenny Stiebritz
Kenny Stiebritz has had to overcome many challenges in life, but always maintains an upbeat and positive attitude. Kenny enjoys taking on leadership roles and is always willing to help his peers.
Read MoreSage Tedds
December 19, 2016This year, Sage Tedds led a fund raising effort aimed at providing support for one of our students who is currently struggling with cancer. Sage also is a part of a youth group at Colony Middle School that presents information on suicide prevention to peers.
Read MoreDuncan Okitkun
Duncan Okitkun is involved in a youth-led Alaska Native singing and drumming group, and is always ready to share his knowledge with others in the community. Following in the footsteps of his family members, Duncan is continuing to learn and live by past traditions.
Read MoreSitka Youth Leadership Committee
The Sitka Youth Leadership Committee is a youth group dedicated to promoting respect and building bridges among youth in Sitka and across Alaska. Most recently, SYLC has worked to ease inter-school rivalries and tensions between Sitka High School and Mt. Edgecumbe High School.
Read MoreAlyssa Madrid
Alyssa Madrid has been a member of Kodiak Island’s Alutiiq Dancers since 2011, and is now training to become a leader drummer and song caller. Alyssa has also served as a youth ambassador for the Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance, and currently acts as the Cultural Programs Assistant for the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak.
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Manny Budke
December 15, 2016Manny Budke noticed that the Student Council at Hoonah High School did not have a structure, constitution, By-Laws or clear vision for its purpose. This year, he decided to run and was elected as Student Government President. His goal is to build a constitution, work with the principal and school board to advocate for student […]
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Jivan Gordon-Wolfe
Jivan has led a Make A Difference Day project in October every year for the past 4 years. He has also been involved with the Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance Youth leaders program for over a year, and has attended two trainings in Anchorage on tobacco education, prevention, and advocacy topics. Jivan has worked and volunteered for […]
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