{"id":27716,"date":"2017-02-20T16:07:06","date_gmt":"2017-02-20T21:07:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=27716"},"modified":"2017-02-20T16:07:06","modified_gmt":"2017-02-20T21:07:06","slug":"youth-leaders-right-honored","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=27716","title":{"rendered":"YOUTH LEADERS DOING RIGHT HONORED"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The 36 winners of the City of Allentown\u2019s \u201cCatch a Young Person Doing Something Right\u201d campaign will be honored at a reception on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at 5:30pm<\/span> in City Council Chambers.<\/p>\n

Launched in 2012, the \u201cCatch a Young Person Doing Something Right\u201d campaign is a way to recognize the numerous young people who contribute to the well-being of Allentown.<\/p>\n

Mayor Ed Pawlowski said, \u201cWe are a community that is blessed to be served by many committed and enthusiastic individuals.\u00a0 I am very pleased to see the eagerness of our young people to assist those in need.\u00a0 I am honored to recognize these young people and thank the adults who took the time to bring them to our attention.\u201d<\/p>\n

Each of the honorees will receive certificates from the mayor.<\/p>\n

Winners are honored according to age groups in the following categories: Volunteerism<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for assisting someone or improving a neighborhood or the community in general.\u00a0Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 for doing more than following the rules, such as making a good decision even when peers chose otherwise. For showing leadership skills, critical thinking, problem solving, maturity or conflict resolution.\u00a0Scholarship<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Notable academic improvement and or academic excellence.<\/p>\n

Category for 7 \u2013 10 year olds<\/strong><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volunteerism<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Jahelys Adorno, Yojasmi Martinez-Altagracia, Dezmariyah Brown, Priscilla Figueroa, Alexa Fondeur, Amir Harriston, Jordy Henriquez, Dianna Hererra, Demetrius Lema, John Medina, Abbigail Mexquititla, Nyalise Morales, Arianis Ortiz, Zyier Palmer, Angeidy Torres Perez, Jensy Ramirez, Joshua Ramirez and Zainalyn Velaquez<\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Going Above & Beyond the Call of Duty <\/strong>&Scholastic Achievement \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Adam Concepcion<\/p>\n

Category for 11- 14 year olds<\/strong><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volunteerism<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Nikaury Flores Albino, Jandiel Flores-Arcelay, Adreanna Avalos, Leilani Toyenz-Colon, Jeralis Garcia, Kendal Herczeg, Sherlyn A. Martinez, Lusiel Bonilla Ortiz, Felix Ramirez, Alexa Rosario and Jayden Rodriguez<\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Going Above & Beyond the Call of Duty \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Yanderick Roman Cintron
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Category for 15- 18 years olds<\/strong><\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Volunteerism<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 \u00a0Ana Acosta, Noel Castro and Dayanna DeJesus<\/p>\n

o\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Going Above & Beyond the Call of Duty \u2013 <\/strong>Richie Madjoue and Chanaly Rodriguez
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For more information on the event contact Mayor\u2019s Assistant Ismael Arcelay at 610-437-7743<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nInformation provided by:
\nMike Moore
\nCommunications Manager
\nMayor’s Office
\n 435 Hamilton Street
\n Allentown, PA 18101
\n Mike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov
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