Politics & Government

DeLissio Awards Lower Merion Students' Leadership

The state representative recently presented a number of students at schools in Philadelphia and the Township with certificates for service and leadership.

State Rep. Pamela A. DeLissio, D-194, recently recognized a number of students at local elementary, middle and high schools—including four from the Lower Merion School District—for service to their peers or to the community.

She awarded certificates to students who were nominated, on a voluntary basis, by their respective schools.

"After six months as a state representative, I have been very impressed with the many grassroots initiatives being conducted by organizations and individuals throughout the legislative district.  Many of these initiatives are being conducted by our local students," DeLissio said in a statement. "Following a tradition in the 194th District, I invited schools to nominate students for two awards."

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The Unsung Hero Award is in recognition of students whose good deeds or actions have made a difference in their schools or community environment. They are meeting a need through direct action that they are taking or by raising awareness and encouraging others to act. Students receiving this award have conducted themselves in this way because it is the right thing to do and not because they were motivated by recognition or reward.

The 2011 awards were presented to:

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  • Jordan Askey, 
  • Leah Pulkin, 
  • Lindsay Jones, 
  • Jianna Decker, 
  • Charles Manley, 
  • Robbie Farrell, 
  • Alyson Clark, 

The Peer-to-Peer Award is in recognition of a student who helps another student, through established groups or on their own, by offering support through friendship to a fellow student who may be in need of a friend or other assistance such as tutoring or mentoring, whether formal or informal. Again, students receiving this award have conducted themselves in this way because it is the right thing to do and not because they were motivated by recognition or reward.

The 2011 awards were presented to:

  • Brett Rapkin-Citrenbaum, 
  • Max Wallace, 
  • Katherine Walker, 
  • Heaven Bowman, 
  • Megan Anger, 
  • Jaelyn Mallard, 
  • James Paul, 
  • Anthony Casselli, 
  • Michael Mower, 

"It is rewarding to recognize students whose achievements might not otherwise be noted," DeLissio said. "They should be proud of their accomplishments and I wanted to make certain others are aware of them as well."


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