The St. Marys County Human Relations Commission is honoring four citizens at its 22nd Annual Breakfast on Saturday, April 19. A limited number of tickets remain for the public to attend this event, themed Everyday Heroes.
The honored citizens are Christina Dawson, Stevie-Mari Hawkins, Steve Hawkins and Glynnis Schmidt.
Christina Dawson is graduating senior at Chopticon High School who is being honored for her contributions in numerous volunteer organizations like the Youth Leadership Development Program and the St. Mary's Teen Court. She also is a Model U.N Distinguished Delegate and has volunteered as an English tutor in Lima, Peru. These are just a few of her many accomplishments during her young life.
Stevie-Mari Hawkins is a junior at Great Mills High School. She is an Honor Roll student who successfully participates in a number of extracurricular activities like managing the basketball and track teams and the Future Business Leaders of America. She is an active volunteer in multiple service projects that address poverty as well as participating at the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Village After School Program and St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.
Stevie-Mari's father, Steve Hawkins, is also being recognized for his volunteer contributions to the Global Village Community Learning Center, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and local schools. He has been generous, both with funds and time and attention, to many organizations and individuals in need over the years.
Glynnis Schmidt is being recognized for her years of dedication to the Kiwanis Club, particularly the youth clubs. She has also made significant contributions to the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland and is also very involved in fundraising for Leukemia research.
The guest speaker is Brigade Commander Zerbin Singleton who has a compelling story to tell of how the numerous obstacles he has faced in his life have served as a catalyst for personal achievement. He is a member of the 2008 graduating class at the US Naval Academy and has already received numerous honors for academics and sports. He has been recognized by ESPN and is majoring in Aerospace Engineering.
The event will be held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point and begins at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are $12. Call the Countys Division of Community Services at 301-475-4200, x1849 to reserve your space by April 16.
The Human Relations Commission meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Room 14 of the Potomac Building (formerly the Governmental Center). The meetings are open to the public. Citizen members of this commission are committed to encourage and insure equal treatment to all, without regard to race, color, religion, ethical or moral conviction, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations in the areas of housing, employment, and public access. For information on this and other county boards, committees or commissions, call the Public Information Office at 301-475-4200, x1341.
The honored citizens are Christina Dawson, Stevie-Mari Hawkins, Steve Hawkins and Glynnis Schmidt.
Christina Dawson is graduating senior at Chopticon High School who is being honored for her contributions in numerous volunteer organizations like the Youth Leadership Development Program and the St. Mary's Teen Court. She also is a Model U.N Distinguished Delegate and has volunteered as an English tutor in Lima, Peru. These are just a few of her many accomplishments during her young life.
Stevie-Mari Hawkins is a junior at Great Mills High School. She is an Honor Roll student who successfully participates in a number of extracurricular activities like managing the basketball and track teams and the Future Business Leaders of America. She is an active volunteer in multiple service projects that address poverty as well as participating at the Ladies and Gentlemen of the Village After School Program and St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.
Stevie-Mari's father, Steve Hawkins, is also being recognized for his volunteer contributions to the Global Village Community Learning Center, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church and local schools. He has been generous, both with funds and time and attention, to many organizations and individuals in need over the years.
Glynnis Schmidt is being recognized for her years of dedication to the Kiwanis Club, particularly the youth clubs. She has also made significant contributions to the Boys and Girls Club of Southern Maryland and is also very involved in fundraising for Leukemia research.
The guest speaker is Brigade Commander Zerbin Singleton who has a compelling story to tell of how the numerous obstacles he has faced in his life have served as a catalyst for personal achievement. He is a member of the 2008 graduating class at the US Naval Academy and has already received numerous honors for academics and sports. He has been recognized by ESPN and is majoring in Aerospace Engineering.
The event will be held at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship in Piney Point and begins at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are $12. Call the Countys Division of Community Services at 301-475-4200, x1849 to reserve your space by April 16.
The Human Relations Commission meets monthly on the first Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Room 14 of the Potomac Building (formerly the Governmental Center). The meetings are open to the public. Citizen members of this commission are committed to encourage and insure equal treatment to all, without regard to race, color, religion, ethical or moral conviction, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws or regulations in the areas of housing, employment, and public access. For information on this and other county boards, committees or commissions, call the Public Information Office at 301-475-4200, x1341.