Albany Police Activities League Awards Scholarship

The Albany Police Activities League is proud to announce that Anna Lee is the 2014 recipient of our scholarship.  The Albany High School graduate plans to attend UC Santa Barbara in the fall.

Anna’s many extracurricular activities in addition to her academic record made her an excellent choice.  She consistently was on the “Principal’s List” for academics since the 8th grade as well as the Honor Roll in the 11th grade.  She was awarded the Seal of Biliteracy in the 12th grade.  She has over 100 volunteer hours at Children’s Hospital.

Anna participated in a wide variety of student activities during her years at Albany High School including the Leadership council, and Speech and Debate Club.  In addition to her volunteer work at Children’s Hospital, Anna serves as the Bay Area Outreach Coordinator for the Wild Burro Rescue Sanctuary, taught Asian immigrants English and computer literacy, and assisted in several local Senior Care Facilities using her artistic skills to decorate and spending time visiting with the residents.

She founded an online store, the Wardrobe Café, www.wardrobecafe.com in 2013. Other work experiences include busgirl and waitress in a local restaurant and assistant editor of a yet–to-be-published book.

Anna attended the UC Berkeley ATDP (Academic Talent Development Program) for Architectural Design and Business and Finance during her high school career.

APAL is proud to have Anna Lee as our 2014 scholarship recipient and wish her success in her future endeavors.

In addition to recognizing outstanding graduating students from Albany schools, the Albany Police Activities League provides a wide selection of programs designed to appeal to the varied interests of the youth in the community – a community rich with a broad spectrum of diverse cultures residing, learning and working together.  Each year close to 100 boys & girls participate in Albany Police Activities League programs.

• Wrestling: designed for middle school aged boys and girls to learn basic and more advanced wrestling techniques
• “Crocodile” Wrestling”: designed to teach beginning wrestling skills to elementary school students. Socialization and team building skills also increase as wrestlers work together becoming one team
• Aikido: the study of universal principles of balance, harmony, and effective movement. Safety, calmness, awareness, self-discipline and conflict resolution are stressed.  This program serves both elementary and middle school aged girls and boys.
• Girls Rock!: an exciting youth development program for middle school aged girls is a partnership of the Albany Police Activities League and the Albany Y. The Girls Circle curriculum is followed focusing on building self-esteem, empowerment, and self-expression. Field trips include biking, swimming,  and indoor rock climbing.
• Scholarships: each spring a scholarship is awarded to a deserving student from one of Albany’s high schools.  The winner is selected based on outstanding contributions to the community as well as academic achievements.
• Special Events: one day activities such as the annual bicycle rodeo, car show, the annual APAL recognition dinner, participation in the Albany Police Department Safety Palooza

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