Sydney, 2016
Sydney, an ambitious and community-minded student, was recognized for her dedication and positive outlook despite life’s challenges. Recommended by her former elementary school teacher, Carol Ciadella, Sydney was awarded two new pairs of prescription eyeglasses, a $300 Target gift card, and enough funds to cover her car insurance for six months and a semester’s worth of college books. Sydney had logged over 250 volunteer hours in Ciadella’s classroom, with aspirations of becoming an elementary school teacher and create brighter futures.