06/07/2023
Broadalbin-Perth Lions Recognize Community Service Standouts
Broadalbin, NY, June 6, 2023 - Local students, educators and community leaders were recognized by the Broadalbin-Perth Lions Club at an awards event held at the historic Broadalbin Hotel.
Each year, the Broadalbin-Perth Lions Club presents awards to graduating seniors from Broadalbin-Perth and Mayfield Central Schools, acknowledging these students' community service as demonstrated by their involvement and activities in school, church and local organizations.
Broadalbin-Perth Lions Club President Bob Townsend said “we come together to celebrate some very exceptional young adults as well as show our appreciation to all of you who are partners in our mission of 'We Serve'".
This year's recipients are Adrianna Sheckton of Broadalbin-Perth and Isabella Towne of Mayfield. Each student received $2000 towards their future endeavors. Applicants for the award were submitted by each school district to the Broadalbin-Perth Lions Club. A committee reviewed the applications and those selected were done so based on their overall commitment to the Lions' mission of "We Serve."
Shectkon has been cited for academic excellence and is President of Key Club, Vice President of National Honor Society, Vice President of Future Business Leaders of America, member of the varsity soccer team, and student representative to the Board of Education. She has received the Girl Scout Silver and Bronze Award, and placed third at the regional level of the Future Business Leaders of America speaking competition for each of the past two years. She also interned with the Amsterdam Mohawks baseball team during the summer of 2022.
Shectkon will be attending St. John Fisher University, in Pittsford, in the fall and will major in marketing and communication.
Towne has been cited for academic excellence and has played on the soccer and softball teams. She is also a member of National Honor Society, Co-President of Student Council, Key Club, Drama Club, and served as Class Representative. She has been cited as a Student of the Month, recognized on Principal's List, and is the recipient of the St. Rose Presidential Scholarship.
Towne will be attending SUNY Plattsburgh in the fall and hopes to be a nurse.
Recognition was also given to 10th graders Alexis Lin and Hannah Nolett of Broadalbin-Perth, and Maya Rohling of Mayfield, who represented their respective schools at the Hugh O'Brien Youth (HOBY) Leadership Forum this spring. The Broadalbin-Perth Lions are sponsors of the HOBY program, which is designed to help high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, and community. Lions Clubs International has several Global Causes, said Townsend, but there is none more important than engaging with our youth through programs focused on service and leadership development.
Master of Ceremonies Broadalbin-Perth Lions Club President Bob Townsend lauded the students recognized “not only for their academic successes, but also for their service to their schools and communities as they are making a difference in the lives of others".
Townsend explained that the evening was also an opportunity to “celebrate our Partners in Service”. He brought attention to the printed program which cited 57 organizations and businesses in the greater Broadalbin-Perth-Mayfield community which supported the Broadalbin-Perth Lions during the year. We greatly value your support, said Townsend, and want to formally say, 'thank you'!"
Townsend recognized the following organizations who have partnered with the Broadalbin-Perth Lions: Adirondack Wood Floor Company, Bob’s Trees, Boy Scout Troop 51, Broadalbin Backpack Program, Broadalbin-Perth High School Key Club and National Honor Society, Broadalbin Youth Commission, Carondelet Community Fund, Mayfield Backpack Program, Mayfield Central School National Honor Society, Perth Youth Commission, and WENT AM/FM. Townsend emphasized that “every dime we generate goes back to the community, and we look forward to continuing our service through partnerships.”
Broadalbin Youth Commission member Keith Buchanan, acknowledging the Lions’ overall impact in the community, led the audience in applause when he said, “Let’s give the Lions a hand for all that they have done and continue to do!”
