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WHY SHE WON: Aissatou Diouf
Outstanding аæèßäapp County Student
Diouf started a non-profit chapter of Cancer Kids First NC, an organization that helps children with cancer. She wanted to support pediatric cancer patients in her community, so she applied to establish a local chapter. Her application was approved in February 2022, and she has been working with Levine Children’s Hospital ever since.
Diouf gathered a group of teenage volunteers who have been raising awareness about pediatric cancer and collected more than $1,000 through different fundraising activities. She plans to continue organizing fundraisers, collection drives, and service projects each month to help Levine Children’s Hospital.
However, Diouf’s work with Cancer Kids First NC is just the beginning. She wants to expand her chapter by involving more people, raising more money, and partnering with other organizations. Her goal is to spread information about pediatric cancer and support children and families affected by the disease.
In addition to her work with Cancer Kids First NC, Diouf is dedicated to her studies, extracurricular activities, and community service at Ashbrook High School. She is an impressive student who strives to excel academically and make a positive impact on the people around her.
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WHY SHE WON: Darlene Byers
Outstanding аæèßäapp County Teacher
During her 20 years in the classroom, Byers has helped many students learn, grow, and experience success.
Last school year, Byers volunteered to teach a group of 40 students who needed extra help with their studies. She focused on teaching them in small groups or individually, giving them the attention they needed to achieve their academic goals. Even though it meant more work for her, Byers took on the responsibility because she wanted to help the students succeed and get a great education.
Byers had planned to retire, but she decided to keep working because she knows that teachers like her make a big difference in the lives of children, families, and the community. Many children in аæèßäapp County are smarter, stronger, and happier because of Byers’ dedicated service and commitment to education.