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Maeve Andrews, a senior at Hinsdale Central High School, said no amount of money can match the value of the lessons she has learned being a volunteer.
“Some people may look at volunteering as a waste of time because they don’t get paid for the labor they put in. But volunteering has a reward much more valuable than money,” said Andrews, who recently was honored by President Barack Obama with a Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the program recognizes young people across the country for outstanding community service activities.
Andrews has traveled on two international mission trips to help those in need and has served as co-president of the Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Junior Board.
In June 2006 and 2007, she traveled to Ecuador and Costa Rica, respectively, to conduct “Kids Camps” sponsored by Hinsdale Hospital and provided other humanitarian services.
“But my passion is special education, and I want to one day become a special education teacher,” Andrews said.
During the past few years, Andrews, who volunteers about 100 hours a year to community service, has helped raise funds for Charlie’s Gift Walk for Autism, which supports the Charlie’s Gift Autism Center.
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After graduating from Hinsdale Central High School, Andrews plans to attend Miami University (Ohio) and major in special education
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“After taking part in two international mission trips, I witnessed how people can be happy living in poverty. It made me realize material things are not the most important things in our lives,” Andrews said.
Philosophy
Treat others as you would want to be treated
Favorites
IPOD DOWNLOADS “Shark in the Water” by V.V. Brown; “Alejandro” by Lady Gaga and “Airplanes” by B.o.B.
COMFORT FOOD Chocolate ice cream
MOVIES “The Hangover,” “Hotel Rwanda” and “The Proposal”
CLASS/TEACHER Advanced placement psychology taught by Mrs. Thompson
Maeve Andrews, a senior at Hinsdale Central High School, said no amount of money can match the value of the lessons she has learned being a volunteer.
“Some people may look at volunteering as a waste of time because they don’t get paid for the labor they put in. But volunteering has a reward much more valuable than money,” said Andrews, who recently was honored by President Barack Obama with a Prudential Spirit of Community Award.
Sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the program recognizes young people across the country for outstanding community service activities.
Andrews has traveled on two international mission trips to help those in need and has served as co-president of the Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Junior Board.
In June 2006 and 2007, she traveled to Ecuador and Costa Rica, respectively, to conduct “Kids Camps” sponsored by Hinsdale Hospital and provided other humanitarian services.
“But my passion is special education, and I want to one day become a special education teacher,” Andrews said.
During the past few years, Andrews, who volunteers about 100 hours a year to community service, has helped raise funds for Charlie’s Gift Walk for Autism, which supports the Charlie’s Gift Autism Center.
Notable
After graduating from Hinsdale Central High School, Andrews plans to attend Miami University (Ohio) and major in special education
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“After taking part in two international mission trips, I witnessed how people can be happy living in poverty. It made me realize material things are not the most important things in our lives,” Andrews said.
Philosophy
Treat others as you would want to be treated
Favorites
IPOD DOWNLOADS “Shark in the Water” by V.V. Brown; “Alejandro” by Lady Gaga and “Airplanes” by B.o.B.
COMFORT FOOD Chocolate ice cream
MOVIES “The Hangover,” “Hotel Rwanda” and “The Proposal”
CLASS/TEACHER Advanced placement psychology taught by Mrs. Thompson
