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East's Mieczkowski Honored with Spirit Award

Student recognized for community involvement by Prudential.

Sachem High School East Nicole Mieczkowski has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a Certificate of Excellence from the 2010 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program. 

The award was presented on behalf of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation. 

"Nicole has demonstrated a clear passion for helping others and we are proud to share her recognition with the Sachem community so that she may serve as a role model for other young people," said Rory Manning, principal at East.

As a member of Sachem East's Interact Volunteer Club, Nicole has played an integral role in the operation of the school's blood drives, which have been recognized as the largest among high schools in the region with more than 800 pints collected last year, according to a release from the school district. She has also participated in many fundraising activities to support worthy causes, such as research for Parkinson's disease and efforts to help workers from the site of the World Trade Towers. 

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country. Nominations were judged on criteria such as personal initiative, creativity, effort, impact and personal growth. The Sachem community congratulates Nicole Mieczkowski and her family for this great honor.


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