SF Student Honored For Community Volunteerism

The following release was sent in by Phil Ellingsworth Jr., representing the Spring-Ford Area School District:

ROYERSFORD — A sophomore was recently honored with two awards for his extraordinary volunteer work, selfless service and commitment to the community and his peers.

Karl Segletes, 16, was presented with the Prudential Spirit of Community Award and the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his volunteer work and involvement with local church groups, the Meals on Wheels program and Spring-Ford Area Senior High School’s Student Council. The awards recognize American youth who have committed significant volunteer hours to serve their communities and country. In order to earn the awards, Karl volunteered more than 100 hours in the community and school.

Karl participated in the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program during the 2011-12 school year as the high school’s representative, and with the total hours and kind of service he provided to the local community, he qualified for the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

“Karl is a fine young adult who remains committed to a variety of school and community endeavors,” Spring-Ford Area Senior High School House Principal Robb Colyer said. “We are extremely proud of Karl and this accomplishment because it exemplifies his dedication and compassion for others.”

Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes young people across America for outstanding community service activities.  More than 345,000 youth across America have been considered for these awards since the program began in 1995.

Program applications were distributed last September through all public and private middle and high schools, and local service organizations.  After local honorees were named, state-level judges selected state honorees, distinguished finalists and certificate of excellence recipients for the award.  Volunteer activities were judged on criteria, such as personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth.