Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | St. Lawrence County, NY
OGDENSBURG – The Ogdensburg Free Academy Key Club was honored at its 75th annual New York Leadership Training Conference in Albany with top honors for having one of the top student service programs …
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OGDENSBURG – The Ogdensburg Free Academy Key Club was honored at its 75th annual New York Leadership Training Conference in Albany with top honors for having one of the top student service programs in New York State.
The club’s student leaders were singled out for special honors plus the club’s extensive youth service program won awards for making a difference in the community.
“For a small club at a small high school in rural upstate New York, our students put Ogdensburg on the map for our award winning youth leadership and service program,” said Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club Advisor James E. Reagan.
“Our club competed against some of New York State’s most prestigious and elite high schools across New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, proving once again how our community continues to produce outstanding student leaders,: said Faculty Advisor Ruth Ann Barkley.”
The awards included:
Diamond Award honoring the club for having one of New York State’s top overall service and leadership development programs.
First Place Single Service, Bronze Division
Third Place Kiwanis Relations
OFA Key Club President Jaedyn Awan honored for her work with the New York District
Distinguished Club Vice President Award given to Katelyn Reed
Top Freshman member awarded to Azin Paige
Paperwork Award - thanks to the efforts of Secretary Khai Walsh and President Jaedyn Awan
Early Bird Dues - thanks to the efforts of Treasurer Lois Blewette
Membership Growth - thanks to the efforts of Treasurer Blewette
“Our Key Club is very lucky to have the Ogdensburg Kiwanis Club whose members have worked very hard over the years to provide assistance and financial support to make it possible for our young people to have this important opportunity to attend the state Leadership Training Conference in Albany,” said Reagen. “We also want to thank the Ogdensburg City School District, Ogdensburg Free Academy’s administrative leadership and the Greater Ogdensburg community for its long term support which has contributed so much to our club’s success.”
