Jhante Collins, a senior at Walter G. O’Connell Copiague High School, was recently recognized by the Suffolk County Youth Bureau with the Suffolk County Executive’s 2009 Youth Achievement Award. In a proclamation received by Jhante, it states that the award recognizes the “invaluable contributions of individuals who give their time, efforts, and talents, without recompense, to overcome unbelievable obstacles in their young lives to come out on the other side and achieve.”
Jhante was nominated for the award by school social worker Kelly Morrongello and was honored at a dinner held on September 17 at Villa Lombardi’s.“You have managed to become a model for your fellow citizens in Suffolk, demonstrating to the rest of us the quality of your character and the strength of your resolve,” wrote Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy in the dinner program. “Every community depends on unique individuals who show us how to live life to the fullest. The example you set, especially because of your youth, is a lesson and an inspiration to all of us. By your achievements, you have made Suffolk County a better place to live.”
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