On June 21, 2011 on Capitol Hill, the Jefferson Awards National Report on volunteering and service in America to the U.S. Senate and the White House was presented. Benedictine Academy, recognized by the Jefferson Awards as the "Best New School in 2011 for Volunteer Public Service in America" received the distinct privilege to speak to the U.S. Senate.
Students In Action is a National Youth Leadership Program that provides high school students with a framework, new skills and tools and empowers them to be the change that they wish to see in the world.Ariana Taveras and Andrea Mendoza shared about the impact that the Students In Action program has had on the student body at Benedictine Academy, and how it has empowered them to take on global issues. Joining Ariana and Andrea is Jan Chavez-Arceo, who is the Jefferson Awards Goodwill Ambassador to the Philippines."This attitude of compassion and empowerment has not only affected our team, but also our entire school!
