Collingswood High School Student Meets President Barack Obama

The Camden County Freeholder Board honored a Collingswood High School student who represented New Jersey at the 2015 American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. at their meeting Thursday night at the Voorhees Town Center.

Sarah Buffaloboy was one of two high school juniors from New Jersey elected to serve as a “senator,” and spend a week in the nation’s capital and met President Barack Obama. Two girls from each state were selected for this honor.

“We are proud to have had Sarah represent our county and our state in Washington. Her dedication to her studies and her community make her a true inspiration - not only to other students, but to us all,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. said. “She was one of two students selected to represent New Jersey out of more than 400 applicants across the state.”

“I feel so honored,” she said during Thursday night’s presentation. “I can’t believe how lucky I am. I’m so happy I got to represent New Jersey and go to Washington D.C.”

Buffaloboy has a 4.2 GPA at Collingswood High School. She is the Vice President of the interact club, and is a member of the Future Educators of America, women’s activist club, student council, National Honor Society and French National Honor Society, among others.

She is also on the high school tennis team, track team, lacrosse team and the Jersey Devils lacrosse team.

She has a twin brother and is one of 10 children.

She and her siblings have volunteered for the Collingswood May Fair, the Collingswood Book Festival, the Craft Fair and the Collingswood Manor Senior Living facility.

She plans to attend medical school to become a pediatric oncologist.