Boone REMC and its statewide association recently recognized two local middle school students for their outstanding community service efforts.
Emma Westfall, a seventh grader at Zionsville Middle School, and Claire Wilhoite, an eighth grader at Lebanon Middle School, received a Youth Power and Hope Award during the Indiana Electric Cooperatives Annual Meeting in December.
Each year, five students in grades 5-8 are honored through this statewide program, which celebrates young leaders who make a positive impact in their communities.
Emma Westfall's contributions include:
* Volunteering at Boone Animal Shelter by cleaning, organizing supplies, and making treats for animals;
* Serving meals at Wheeler Mission and assisting at Safety Town Camp each summer; and * Supporting the Zionsville Food Pantry and packing boxes for foster children.
Claire Wilhoite's contributions include:
* Leading swim lessons to teach young children water safety;
* Volunteering in a church preschool class with her mom and participating in 4-H Junior Leaders; and
* Supporting community initiatives through Builders Club, FFA, and National Honor Society.
Each winner received $500 to further their community service activities and will be featured in the February issue of Indiana Connection magazine.
Learn more about the Youth Power and Hope Awards and other youth programs sponsored by Boone REMC at www.bremc.com/youth [1].
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