Immaculate High School Student Receives Congressional Award

Immaculate High School announced that student Caroline Tucker ‘22 will receive the Congressional Award for her service as a student teacher for the Children’s Leadership Training Institute (CLTI), a program that teaches children about community, inclusion and civic engagement. In addition, Caroline volunteered at the Families Network of Western CT, Inc., a nonprofit organization that sponsors the CLTI.

Caroline, a leading scholar at Immaculate, was recognized by the United States Congress for her qualifying 400 hours of volunteer service for organizations such as the Danbury Children’s Leadership Institute that make a difference in the Danbury community. The Congressional Award was established to recognize initiative, service, and achievement in young people and is the highest honor bestowed upon a youth civilian through the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

As an advocate for service to others, Caroline encourages others to “try and pursue this honor if they are passionate about impacting their community and putting themselves outside of their comfort zone. It was definitely a great experience for me.” Caroline will receive her award at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Immaculate High School is a private, non-profit Catholic college-preparatory institution serving students from 28 communities in Connecticut and New York. Founded in 1962, Immaculate High School also allows students to focus on academic excellence, spiritual development, service to others and personal goals. Located in Danbury, CT, Immaculate High School is part of the Diocese of Bridgeport’s school system.