Illinois Top Youth Volunteers of 2021 Selected by National Program
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors Chicago and Fisher students with a $2,500 scholarship, silver medallion and invitation to virtual celebration for their work addressing the challenges of a changing world
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NEWARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Nia Lambert, 18, of Chicago and Jordynn Huskisson, 10, of Fisher today were named Illinois top youth volunteers of 2021 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, America s largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service.
As State Honorees, Nia and Jordynn will each receive a $2,500 scholarship, a silver medallion and an invitation to the program s virtual national recognition celebration in April, where 10 of the 102 State Honorees will be named America s top youth volunteers of the year. Those 10 National Honorees will earn an additional $5,000 scholarship, a gold meda
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By Lexi Pandell, Stacker News
On 1/27/21 at 8:00 PM EST
As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a 96 commencement address at Wellesley College, Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead. If that s the case, high school may be one of the greatest dress rehearsals of all.
It s a place where students explore their interests, dive into extracurricular activities, finally get the freedom to choose their own classes, and prepare for college or the workplace. For many of these students and their families, public education is key: 56.4 million students enrolled in public elementary and secondary schools in 2020; and there are almost 24,000 public high schools in the U.S., according to the National Center for Education Statistics.
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Chicago native Craig Robinson hosts âThe Masked Dancer,â which is scheduled to premiere in December 2020 on Fox.
FOX Chicago native Craig Robinson talks hosting âThe Masked Dancerâ and the character he would be on the new Fox show
Tracy Swartz
Chicago Tribune
Dec 26, 2020
Chicago native Craig Robinson hosts âThe Masked Dancer,â which is scheduled to premiere in December 2020 on Fox. FOX
You can catch a glimpse of âThe Masked Dancerâ host Craig Robinsonâs own moves on the series premiere. Thereâs a shoulder shimmy here, a head turn there in between contestant introductions.
âThatâs when I know Iâm into the party, because I wonât think about the move until itâs time, and then my feet will just start doing its thing. Itâs all about the footwork,â Robinson told the Tribune by phone.