seneca valley
SV STUDENT HONORED FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Corbin Edge , 13 , of Evans City , a student at
Seneca Valley Middle School , has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a Certificate of Excellence from The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards , and with a President ’ s Volunteer Service Award .
Presented annually by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals ( NASSP ), The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors young people across America for outstanding volunteer service . Certificates of Excellence are granted to the top 10 percent of all Prudential Spirit of Community Award applicants in each state and the District of Columbia .
Seneca Valley Middle School Principal Robert Ceh nominated Corbin for national honors this fall in recognition of his volunteer service .
Corbin , was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when he was 18-months old . Diabetes affects his daily life in ways that others cannot see , but Corbin is determined to live as normal a life as others his age . His commitment to raising awareness and funds for the American Diabetes Association led to him being honored as the 2017-18 Youth Ambassador for the Western Pennsylvania Diabetes Association . Corbin has donated those funds - $ 17,500 in total to date – to the American Diabetes Association .
“ I want my peers to understand that people in our community are glad to help and support young people like me when we want to make a difference ,” says Corbin . “ I have learned that having Type 1 Diabetes is nothing to be ashamed of or to hide , because I can live a normal life and use my personal life to encourage and teach others about the disease of diabetes . This makes me realize how important my efforts are for all diabetics . Remember , no matter how small or large the results are , it is really more about helping others and teaching about life as a diabetic .”
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards , sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals ( NASSP ), recognizes middle level and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer service .
“ Prudential is honored to celebrate the contributions of these remarkable young volunteers ,” says Prudential Chairman and CEO John Strangfeld . “ By shining a spotlight on the difference they ’ ve made in their communities , we hope others are inspired to volunteer , too .”
“ These students have not only improved their communities through their exemplary volunteer service , but also set a fine example for their peers ,” says JoAnn Bartoletti , executive director of NASSP . “ Each of their stories is proof of the impact one young person can have when they decide to make a difference .” eneca Valley
CITY SENECA OF VALLEY MCKEESPORT SCHOOL NEWS DISTRICT NEWS
54 CRANBERRY
FUN FORE ALL DONATES MONIES FOR TEACHERS , CIRC SPACE
Seneca Valley staff and Rowan students have much to look forward to , thanks to Fun Fore All . This locally owned family fun park recently donated $ 5,000 to the Seneca Valley Foundation ( SVF ). Specifically , the contribution will be split with $ 2,500 going to the Creativity , Innovation and Research Center ( CIRC ) space at Rowan Elementary School and $ 2,500 that will be used for five teacher mini-grants .
Chris Camp , president and owner at Fun Fore All in Cranberry Township presented the check to Rowan Elementary students and staff on Feb . 28 .
“ We are excited to be working with the district to help the students , teachers and staff ,” says Mr . Camp . “ Seneca Valley is doing some great work keeping students engaged in learning . By using technology , as well as creativity , they are helping students become prepared for the new work environment that awaits them . As a long-time member of the community , we are happy to be able to support these great programs .”
For more information on SVF , visit svsd . net / SVFoundation .