Gulf Pine Catholic

Gulf Pine Catholic • March 22, 2019 21 Spotlight on Schools D iocesan H appenings BAY ST. LOUIS --Our Lady Academy (OLA) Senior Kennedy Hertz has been honored for her exem- plary volunteer services with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. This award recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country and was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Principal Marilyn Pigott nominated Kennedy in recognition of her volunteer service in the community. Pigott said, “Kennedy’s exceptional involvement in the community and her efforts to always give back to oth- ers made her the ideal recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award.” Kennedy said, “My favorite volunteer service was being able to be a camp counselor over the summer at Camp Bratton Green. Being able to play a role in the formation of younger children’s faith and maturity means the world to me.” The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, spon- sored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), recognizes middle level and high school students across America for outstanding volunteer ser- vice. “Across the United States, young volunteers are doing remarkable things to contribute to the well-being of the people and communities around them,” said Prudential CEO Charles Lowrey. “Prudential is honored to celebrate the contributions of these students, and we hope their stories inspire oth- ers to volunteer, too.” Our Lady Academy, Bay St. Louis Immaculate Conception Parish, Laurel Immaculate Conception Parish in Laurel is currently holding Lenten soup suppers. At left, Tracy Morales is pictured preparing Lenten soup on March 8. At right, Rachel Neal and Peggy Padilla are pictured with their children.