Citizenship Awards presented to Sussex County students

Sparta — Pass It Along partnered with Sligo West to present the Sligo West Citizenship Awards, ranging from $500 to $1,000 each. Each recipient wrote an essay about what it means to be an American Citizen. The two organizations began a partnership because of their strong commitment to the high school students in the area. This was the first year that the award was given at every high school in Sussex County. In addition, Kim Konopka, a graduate from Vernon High School 2008, will continue to receive the annual Sligo West Independence Award. Sligo West Citizenship Award winners and schools for 2009: Kaitlin May, Sparta Sierra Agens, Pope John Timothy Stromberg, High Point Lisa Pridgen, Lenape Valley Francesca Napolitano, Wallkill Valley Jeff Latawiec, Kittatinny Theodore Leenstra, Sussex Tech Camila Proffitt Roman, Hopatcong Leanna Grotyohann, Newton Sarah Munley, Vernon To read more about Pass It Along and its programs visit www.passitalong.org.