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Our Annual Youth Service Awards Program was as inspirational as ever when we get to recognize the great service these young people provide to not only their classmates but to so many aspects of our community. Dale called the meeting to order and your editor provided the moment of reflection.
Following our lunch, President Dale graciously thanked our Youth Services Award sponsor Industrial Credit Union for their continued support of this special event. Each of the representatives from ICU were introduced. Then each of the schools of Whatcom County were called upon to present their recepient of this year's Youth Service Award. In alphabetical order (though challenging at times), the following students were awarded their plaque and scholarship and gave a brief discription of their service to their schools and various areas of the community in which they live.
Blaine's counselor Rich Vanderyacht introduced Brooke Giffen.
Ferndale's counselor Aurora Davis told us abut Madison Smith.
Lummi High School's counselor Randy Kaui presented Simon James.
Lyndern Christian's Superintendent Josh Vanderwiele described the contributions Brielle Lamphere has made to her community.
Lynden's Chris Elsner introduced Brooke Scott.
Ms. Waterman from Meridian high, told us about Ryder Bronkema.
From Mt. Baker, school counselor Sandi Madison introduced Hamilton Seymour.
Nooksack Valley counselor Kristina Wentworth presented Diana Barba.
Windward High School's recepient was Izabella Kornelis.
Congratulations to not only this year's recepients, but to their parents, counselors, and school administrators who helped shaped the lives of these incredible young people.