AAUW Honors Fifteen High School Juniors
In April 2017, the Eastern Delaware County Branch of AAUW honored 15 young women, a junior in each of 15 Delaware County public high schools, primarily for their dedicated community service, as well as for academic achievement. This is th the 16 year the Branch, based on the recommendations of school guidance counselors, has recognized a group of outstanding active junior women.
The 2017 Junior Girls Recognition Honorees Academy Park High School Eniolaye Ajiboye
Chester High School Aliyah Brodie
Chichester High School Madison Pennock
Garnet Valley High School Kelly Hurford
Haverford High School Elizabeth Hay
Interboro High School Madison Yezuita
Marple-Newtown High School Halle Robinson
Penncrest High School Jordyn E. Kaplan
Penn Wood High School Nia Lartey
Radnor High School Emily Chen
Ridley High School Quinaysia Payne
Springfield High School Amal Srour Strath Haven High School Hannah E. Porter
Sun Valley High School Emily Taylor
Upper Darby High School Danielys Perez
The keynote speaker was Ann-Marie Smith, Professor of Computer Science, Delaware County Community College. Professor Smith shared her background as a women in the field of computer science and the impact of knowing and using computer skills. She congratulated the girls of their current academic and community work and encouraged them to use their talents as they move forward in life and into future employment.
The event was held at Covenant Methodist Church, Springfield. Twelve of the honorees and their supportive family members, friends, guidance counselors along with AAUW members attended this wonderful celebration.
Congratulations and best wishes to these outstanding young women!