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Area III Celebrates Our Teens
South Suburban Chicago Chapter Area III Youth Ambassador
Top Teens of America for Sickle Cell Disease
Receive Prestigious Jefferson
Award for Public Service
The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of Top Teen Evan N. Abraham
Teens of America (SSCC TTA) was recognized
and celebrated by the District 205 Student Board Teen Evan N. Abraham is honored to represent Area III as
of Education for outstanding community service. the Youth Ambassador for Sickle Cell Disease.
As a result of this service, SSCC TTA was
highlighted for exceptional performance and Teen Evan is a 10th grade Honors Student at Homewood
dedication, receiving the Jefferson Award for Flossmoor High School. She plans to major in Engineering
Public Service. at an HBCU.
The Jefferson Awards Foundation is America’s She is a member of the Girls Varsity Golf Team and the JV
gold seal of public service and believes engaging Gymnastics Team at her school. She has been involved in
in social good inspires purpose - and drives many organizations and activities to broaden her interest in
lasting solutions for our communities and the and exposure to Math and Science such as Black Girls
nation. This is the country’s most prestigious and Code, National Society of Black Engineers Jr., Girls for
longest standing public service award. Science, U of I GAMES Camp and UIC Women in
Engineering. Common Ground Foundation and Different
Area Top Teens Visit the White House Shades of Pink Charity.
She is actively involved in her community, often giving her
time and service through the South Suburban Chicago
Chapter of Top Teens of America, Inc., where she serves as
chapter historian.
South Suburban Chicago Chapter TopTeens, Cyan Simmons
Evan Abraham and Christopher Collins went to KAB Youth Advisory Council
the home of President Obama, the White
House! Teens Evan and Chris were among the 16 Cyan was one of ten teens from across the
students selected from the 60 in the group with
the Common Ground Foundation. They had a country selected to participate on “Keep
private tour on Friday, May 20, 2016. This
selection was based on grades and community America Beautiful” National Youth Advisory
service hours. Academic success and serving
others pays off!!! Council. She attended the January conference in
Washington, D. C. At the Change Awards
dinner, she was presented with an award for her
work in the community.
Cyan is a member of Will County Black
Diamond Chapter, Area III Chicago, IL. Top
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