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Students from Bridging L.I.V.E.S. Peer Leaders at Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School recently attended Kick Butts Day: Youth Day of Action, a virtual event hosted by The 84 Movement, a statewide movement of youth fighting against the tobacco and vaping industries in Massachusetts.
During an awards ceremony, Bridging L.I.V.E.S Peer Leader Sarah Petit received the 2021 statewide Youth Leadership Award, given to one young person each year who goes above and beyond in promoting the work of The 84 Movement and embodying what it means to be a leader. Petit, a senior at Bridgewater-Raynham High School, was recognized for her passion for giving people the information they need to make decisions about substances. Petit was credited with taking initiative and showing resilience this year, finding new ways to communicate around issues of mental health and substance use during the pandemic.
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School: Valders High School
GPA: 4.0
What extracurricular activities have you been involved with during high school? Basketball, softball, marching band, symphonic band, Key Club, Peer Leaders, SMART (students modeling a research topic) Team, Peer Tutors, Big Brothers Big Sisters, National Honor Society
What is one academic accomplishment about which you feel particularly good? Keeping my 4.0 cumulative GPA throughout high school, while also being involved in multiple extracurriculars. It was a constant challenge, which is why I am proud of myself for staying dedicated and not letting myself give up.
Which class most influenced your decision regarding the career you plan to pursue? My biology teacher, Mr. Kinscher, and biology classes had the biggest influence on me wanting to become a genetic counselor. I was always most interested when studying genes and the science behind them. My teacher also gravitated my attention to this career by sharing his personal experiences with me
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