Congratulations to 12th grader Sydney Pearson for recently being selected to receive Widener University’s High School Leadership Award. Upper School Principal Meg McHale nominated Sydney for the award, recognizing her for making a difference by leading her peers on the ACS varsity athletic teams and being an active member of the school community.

In its ninth year, the highly-competitive awards program recognized 160 students from high schools in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania for their abilities to stand up for what is right, address a wrong, and make a difference in their communities or schools. Honorees gathered for a virtual awards event on November 6.  “Sydney is a strong,  natural leader who boldly stands up for her convictions,” Mrs. McHale said. “I am very pleased that she was chosen by Widener as one of the outstanding high school leaders in our region.”

Award recipients will receive a scholarship of $20,000 over four years and be named an Apogee Scholar should they choose to enroll at Widener University as a freshman for undergraduate studies. The award recipients also receive a leadership certificate and are invited to participate in a leadership development experience at Widener’s campus in Chester, Pennsylvania. Sydney is planning to pursue a career  in nursing and has not yet selected where she plans to attend college.

The leadership awards program was launched in 2011 by Widener University and WCAU-TV NBC 10 to recognize high school students in the region who embody the university’s commitment to develop and inspire leaders to affect positive change.