Doing volunteer work and being active outside of classes has helped a Neshaminy High School Junior gain some notoriety.
Emma Noe of Langhorne is a recipient of an award from Widener University, and if she chooses to attend, would receive $20,000 in scholarships over four years.
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Widener University, partnering with NBC 10, recently announced the winners of the fourth annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The University recognized a total of 134 students from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, according to a press release.
The winners of the award are invited to attend a breakfast at the National Constitution Center on March 25, as well as a Leadership Conference in the Fall of this year. Winners who choose to enroll in Widener for Undergraduate studies will also receive a scholarship of $20,000 over four years, said the released information.
According to the press release, the winning students were “selected for their abilities to stand up for what is right, address a wrong and make a difference in their communities or schools.”
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Noe, 17, is a great example of someone who exudes these qualities. She dances five days every week at Wendy’s Dance Center, and does lots of volunteer work through the church. One big volunteering feet that Noe’s whole family partakes in is an event with the Jewish Relief Agency, which occurs eight times throughout the year. For this event, volunteers donate, pack, and then deliver food to people of great need all throughout the Philadelphia region.
“Emma Noe of Langhorne ., a junior at Neshaminy High School, has made a difference in the community by demonstrating dedication and commitment through her extracurricular activities and volunteer work,” said released information. Noe spends time cleaning parks such as Core Creek Park and time in soup kitchens.
Noe found out that she won the award in the middle of Dec., and can’t wait to visit Widener’s campus. Noe described winning the award, saying, “It was quite a surprise, a big shock. I’ve heard great things about Widener, and I am very excited to see it,” explained Noe.
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“Through the High School Leadership Awards program, Widener University has the pleasure of honoring the well-deserving high school students within our community who demonstrate courage and responsibility through their inspiring leadership,” said Widener University President James T. Harris III. “The program recognizes those committed to service, civic engagement, and community, which are values deeply-rooted within Widener University,” he said in the press release.
“It is an honor to take part in the High School Leadership Awards and be able to recognize an incredible group of students whose leadership and service collectively strengthen our entire region,” said Eric Lerner, President and General Manager of NBC 10 Philadelphia. “The strength, compassion and courage of these student winners act as shining examples for us all,” he said in the released information.
Noe is planning on going to school for engineering and is considering Widener after winning the leadership award.
