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West Virginia's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Molly Runner, 18, of Bridgeport and Emily Carothers, 13, of Meadow Bridge today were named West Virginia's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Molly Runner, 18, of Bridgeport and Emily Carothers, 13, of Meadow Bridge today were named West Virginia's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • These are West Virginia's top youth volunteers of 2021:
    Molly, a senior at Bridgeport High School, helped to organize a suicide prevention club and program at her school, and to develop a free after-school mental health support group for teenagers.
  • Mindful of the challenges of mental health issues like depression and anxiety, she was determined to find a way to help.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

South Dakota's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jordan Phillips, 16, of Aberdeen and North Neff, 11 of Sioux Falls, today were named South Dakota's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jordan Phillips, 16, of Aberdeen and North Neff, 11 of Sioux Falls, today were named South Dakota's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • These are South Dakota's top youth volunteers of 2021:
    Jordan, a junior at Aberdeen Central High School, has raised more than $110,000 to support women with breast cancer by sewing and selling fabric coffee-cup sleeves known as "cozys."
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

New Hampshire's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Angelica Whitney, 15, of Epsom and Gabrielle Selig, 13, of Durham today were named New Hampshire's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Angelica Whitney, 15, of Epsom and Gabrielle Selig, 13, of Durham today were named New Hampshire's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • "I had heard about the lack of PPE in states including New Hampshire, and how facilities were having COVID-19 outbreaks because of this," she said.
  • As she made her products, Angelica reached out to a range of facilities to see if they needed PPE.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

Oregon's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Suraj Kulkarni, 17, of Corvallis and Jenell Theobald, 14, of Beaverton today were named Oregon's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Suraj Kulkarni, 17, of Corvallis and Jenell Theobald, 14, of Beaverton today were named Oregon's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • "We are proud to celebrate the vision and determination of Spirit of Community's Class of 2021, and all the ways they're making their communities safer, healthier and more equitable places to live."
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers theNational Honor Society,National Junior Honor Society,National Elementary Honor Society, andNational Student Council.

Ohio's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jessica Chang, 16, of Hudson and Luke Sarver, 11, of Wheelersburg today were named Ohio's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

Key Points: 
  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Jessica Chang, 16, of Hudson and Luke Sarver, 11, of Wheelersburg today were named Ohio's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • These are Ohio's top youth volunteers of 2021:
    Jessica, a senior at Hathaway Brown School, created a youth organization that is working to promote civics education among middle-level and high school students across the country.
  • So when she volunteered to tutor middle schoolers, "I was shocked by the level of disengagement of my students," she said.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

New Jersey's Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Manan Shah, 17, of Edison and Heather Paglia, 14, of Perrineville today were named New Jersey's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Manan Shah, 17, of Edison and Heather Paglia, 14, of Perrineville today were named New Jersey's top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America's largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
  • "For younger students who rely more on interacting with their teachers, this transition must have been especially difficult."
  • Since he began, Manan's program has conducted more than 4,000 hours of virtual tutoring for 550 kids in locations as far away as El Salvador and Pakistan.
  • Several Distinguished Finalists and runners-up were also selected in each state, and all qualifying applicants received President's Volunteer Service Awards.

Turnitin Named the Academic Integrity Partner of the National Honor Society

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Monday, July 27, 2020
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Turnitin and the National Honor Society (NHS) have joined in a promotional effort to bring greater visibility to the standards of academic integrity in K12 education.

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  • Turnitin and the National Honor Society (NHS) have joined in a promotional effort to bring greater visibility to the standards of academic integrity in K12 education.
  • Through our partnership with Turnitin, we will champion the notion of academic integrity within National Honor Society schools by sharing resources that empower students to be honest, active citizens in all they do during their school years and beyond.
  • The partnership brings together Turnitin and NHS, two leading organizations dedicated to upholding the ideals of academic integrity, said Chris Caren, CEO of Turnitin.
  • Reflecting its long-standing commitment to student leadership development, NASSP administers the National Honor Society , National Junior Honor Society , National Elementary Honor Society , and National Student Council .

Two Virginia youth honored for volunteerism at national award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Justin and Shayla along with 100 other top youth volunteers from across the country received a $1,000 award and personal congratulations from award-winning actress Viola Davis at an award ceremony and gala dinner reception held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

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  • Justin and Shayla along with 100 other top youth volunteers from across the country received a $1,000 award and personal congratulations from award-winning actress Viola Davis at an award ceremony and gala dinner reception held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.
  • "This sport has tapped into the best in me, engaging my discipline, grit and honor," he said.
  • In the past 24 years, the program has honored more than 125,000 young volunteers at the local, state and national level.
  • For B-roll ofVirginia's honorees at the 2019 national recognition events, contactPrudential's HaroldBanks at (973) 216-4833 or [email protected].

Two New Jersey youth honored for volunteerism at national award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, May 6, 2019
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She also appreciated the importance of vaccines, having watched her father struggle with polio.

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  • She also appreciated the importance of vaccines, having watched her father struggle with polio.
  • "This program helps me to do something meaningful for the country where the majority of my family lives, and for my heritage," said Czarina.
  • She coordinated with health officials in the province of Antipolo Rizal to disseminate information about the vaccinations and obtain parental consent.
  • For B-roll ofNew Jersey's honorees at the 2019 national recognition events, contactPrudential's HaroldBanks at (973) 216-4833 or [email protected].

Two Minnesota youth honored for volunteerism at national award ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, May 6, 2019
Childhood obesity, Obesity, Medicine, Health

In 2012, Annika suffered a concussion in a gymnastics accident and had to refrain from any physical activity for six months.

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  • In 2012, Annika suffered a concussion in a gymnastics accident and had to refrain from any physical activity for six months.
  • Afterward, "I was determined to become the healthiest version of myself, and inspire others to do the same."
  • "Working together, we can educate and encourage today's youth to move more, eat healthier, and help lower childhood obesity," said Annika.
  • For B-roll ofMinnesota's honorees at the 2019 national recognition events, contactPrudential's HaroldBanks at (973) 216-4833 or [email protected].