Penncrest lacrosse players net enough food to fill a bus
Fr. Bill Atkinson Service Corps gets new van, thanks to David Dodge and Phillies
MEDIA » Many groups or organizations typically have traditions that occur the weekend of the Big Game.
For Penncrest Boys and Girls Lacrosse teams, Super Bowl weekend means collecting canned goods and riding a school bus over to the Media Food Bank to deliver the food.
Piggy-backing on a cause already supported by Glenwood Elementary School, the teams of the Rose Tree School District, have embraced the Souper Bowl of Caring efforts.
Souper Bowl of Caring is a national initiative that motivates churches, schools and other organizations to collect food during the week of the Super Bowl to fight hunger in local communities.
Rose Tree Media schools are asked to collect donations over a two-week period. The Friday afternoon before the Super Bowl, lacrosse players pick up the items from each school. They meet up at Penncrest High School to “stuff the bus” full of donations. Students then travel together to Media Food Bank to deliver the food and help fight local food insecurity.
Thanks to the generosity of families in Rose Tree Media this year, the Penncrest Lacrosse team was able to stuff an entire bus full of nonperishable food items to help neighbors in their community.
David Dodge and Philadelphia Phillies donate van funds to Father Bill Atkinson Service Corps
Members of the Father Bill Atkinson Service Corps will be driving in style, thanks to the generosity of the Philadelphia Phillies and David Dodge of Glen Mills. On Feb. 7, 15 members of the corps piled into the organization’s new Ford Transit Passenger Wagon and drove it off the lot.
The nonprofit organization purchased the vehicle with funds received through a grant from the Phillies Charities, the fundraising arm of the Phillies ball club. David Kelleher, president of David Dodge, also donated to purchase the van.
The corps, based in Newtown Square, provides
adults with intellectual disabilities with the resources, environment, and support necessary to live with purpose and joy every day. For more information about the corps, visit www.friendsoffatherbill.org.
Interboro seeks nominations for Hall of Fame inductees
The Interboro school community Hall of Fame is now accepting nominations until Sunday, March 17.
The Hall of Fame’s goal is to recognize alumni, retired staff and community members who have distinguished themselves by their significant contribution in their field of work/ study, or to the Interboro school community.
By honoring these positive role models, the Hall of Fame committee hopes
to inspire current students.
Interboro Hall of Fame is a program of The Community’s Foundation. The foundation is a not-forprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization.
To nominate an individual, or get eligibility requirements, visit http:// www.InterboroAlumni. org. When submitting a name, be sure the person being nominated is willing to accept the honor if selected, and is able to attend the recognition ceremony in October.
National anti-bullying expert nominated for McGraw Prize
Dr. Claudio V. Cerullo of Aston, a national anti-bullying and school violence prevention expert, was recently nominated for the 2024 University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Harold W.
McGraw
The honor celebrates innovation, inspiration and impact in education by recognizing outstanding individuals whose accomplishments are making a difference in the lives of students. These nominees are individuals with a deep commitment to education and research and who have pushed the boundaries on educational thought.
“I am truly humbled by the nomination, and I thank my colleagues for thinking I am worthy of this award. Just to be nominated is a blessing,” Cerullo said.
Cerullo has positively impacted over 103,000 children, families, and educators
Jr. Prize in Education.
around the United States.
In December, Cerullo was awarded the Hometown Heroes Award from 6ABC. In 2022, he was appointed to the Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris’ Cyber Harassment Taskforce. He was also appointed to Harvard University’s Taskforce on Teen Mental Health in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Cerullo presents around the country on the topics of Anti Bullying, School Violence Prevention and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Cerullo established teachantibullying.org, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in 2011 to serve children and families who have been or are being affected by bullying. This organization came about as Cerullo was a victim himself.
Cerullo’s new book, “Inside the Mind of a Bully, From Victim to Advocate,” is a guide to understanding why children bully, what the victim can do, and how parents, teachers and administrators can help.
Cerullo has been seen on
ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CNN and Fox News. He has also been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Journal, LA Times, Newsweek and on “Good Morning America.”
Cerullo brings over 28 years of professional experience in the field of education and is extremely active nationwide in addressing the great need for anti-bullying awareness and prevention, helping students that are being impacted academically, socially and emotionally by this threat.
For more information, visit www. dr.claudiocerullo.com, or to purchase the book, visit Barnes and Nobles or Amazon. For more information, call 484-431-9711.
Wallingford Presbyterian Church hosts Valentine’s cabaret
Wallingford Presbyterian Church, 110 East Brookhaven Road, Wallingford, will host a Valentine’s cabaret, featuring a romantic atmosphere and favorite love songs at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25. The program is the latest in the church’s Concerts for a Cause.
The afternoon, showcasing music from classic Tony Bennett to beloved Broadway songs to contemporary R&B, will offer an opportunity to listen, dance and enjoy light refreshments. Performers will include baritone crooner Billy Baskinger, tenor duo Tyler and Nathan Gibson and R&B diva Sione Brown-Alexander.
The series celebrates great music and makes a difference in the community, with each concert benefiting a different local effort. The suggested donation is $15, with the proceeds given to PFLAG Media, an organization dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
For more information, visit www.wallingfordpres. org or go to the church’s Facebook page.
Widener honors student winners of annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, recently announced the winners of the 13th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards.
The awards recognize high school juniors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who have displayed exemplary leadership in their communities, allowing the university to honor more than 1300 students over more than a decade.
This year, the program recognized 137 students who were selected for their ability to stand up for what they believe in, speak out on behalf of others, and make an impact in their communities.
The awards recognize students who collectively accumulated more than 700 hours of community service over the past year, upheld rigorous academic course loads while still being involved in numerous extracurricular activities, and coached and mentored younger students and others in the community.
“For the 13th consecutive year, Widener University is delighted to honor outstanding student leaders from across our region with the High School Leadership Award,” said Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University. “This year, we are excited to acknowledge this outstanding group of young people who have demonstrated a commitment to their communities
through acts of leadership and caring.”
Winners are invited to an in-person program on Wednesday, March 20 with their families and school administrators at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia’s historic district.
In addition to being recognized as young leaders in the region, if students enroll at Widener as undergraduates, they will participate in the university’s prestigious Apogee Leadership Scholars program and receive a $20,000 scholarship over four years. Apogee Scholars also participate in four years of leadership programming and earn a Widener Leadership
Certificate.
Delaware County students, who are being recognized, include:
• Dan Dada of Garnet Valley High School
• Zoe Likely of Strath Haven High School
• Mya Kleinschmidt of Marple Newtown High School
• Christopher Capozzoli of Ridley High School
• Musyn Dennis of Harriton High School
• Lisa Malone of Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School
• Sydney Batts of Academy
of Notre Dame de Namur
• Rita Tonsa of Penncrest High School
• Abigail Grelis of Sun Valley High School.
For more information regarding the High School Leadership Awards and to view a complete list of winners, visit http://tinyurl. com/mr2fnd3f.
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