Nebo’s Salem Hills High student, Sydney Ward, was recognized on Capitol Hill with the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for her service in getting students involved in the political process.
Doug Welton, Sydney’s debate coach, said he likes young people being involved. “Sydney is basically implementing, as a high school student, what I hope all of my students will do as they go out into the world,” Welton said in an email. “My goal is to have students who are involved in their communities, are civically engaged, and who are willing to participate in meaningful civic discussions. Sydney is already checking all of those boxes.
As elected officials, we have worked hard to encourage residents to get involved, and to share their voice, particularly in regards to the master planning Payson and Utah County are participating in. We get a decent representation from middle aged and older residents; we rarely get any youth or young adults. It is vitally important that the youth have a voice, that they know their voice can make a difference, and that they understand that decisions made today may impact them for a long time. I am incredibly pleased that Sydney is encouraging the youth to get involved. She is completely deserving of the service award, and I am so happy for her.”
Go to the Daily Herald to read the entire article: Sydney Ward Recognized on Capitol Hill.
https://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/south/salem.
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