Senior to attend conference, competes for Fresno's Exchange Club award
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A heart of service, wide variety of academic achievement and being a positive role model sums up the qualities of a girl deserving of the Girl of the Year Award. This year, senior Lizzie Williams, '12 will represent FC at the conference, put on by the Exchange Club of Fresno, Feb. 23.
Previously, alumni Sydney Carlson, '11, and Elizabeth Grossman, '10, beat out their classmates on the point system, winning themselves nominations. Each participant receives $100 and a proclamation from Mayor Ashley Swearengin.
According to Williams, she was surprised to win a nomination, and is thankful for the recognition.
"I guess it is nice to be appreciated," Williams said. "I was just really surprised that I ended up being the person from school that was chosen because I don't feel like I'm involved in that much. But when you start to write it down on paper I can see that 'hey, I actually have tried different things.'"
Principal Todd Bennett feels Williams is deserving due to her willingness to learn and her tenacity when it comes to schoolwork.
"Elizabeth is an outstanding student not just in ability or talent but her willingness to work," Bennett said. "She has a gift for foreign languages, music and writing. She doesn't waste the gifts God has given her and she represents our school well."
"Elizabeth is an outstanding student not just in ability or talent but her willingness to work. She has a gift for foreign languages, music and writing. She doesn't waste the gifts God has given her and she represents our school well." --Principal Todd Bennett
In order for the Exchange Club to select the most deserving student, they invite a few candidates to a lunch to give a speech and learn more about the award. At this luncheon, which occurred, Jan. 12, Williams enjoyed meeting a fellow candidate from San Joaquin Memorial, since she noticed the variety of interests among the girls.
"It was also nice to see other girls that were nominated and the differences between us," Williams said. "The girl who was with me was also very different than I was and that was interesting."
The Exchange Club of Fresno is a service organization dedicated to giving recognition to industrious high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership according to their website.
According to Academic Adviser Molly Sargent, the club is a great group to be involved with for a variety of reasons. In addition, the award involvement allows the name of FC to be spread in the community, she says.
"They are a service organization that we want to be apart of," Sargent said. "They are the nicest people and they are just hysterical. We feel like if we are going to propagate the name of Fresno Christian to the community this is one of the ways we do that."
The winner will be announced, Feb 23, and will move on to the state competition.
For more features, read the Jan. 27 article, New approach revamps NOTS movie.
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Posted by "Aunt Ann" on February 4, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
Congratulations Lizzie. We are so proud of all of your accomplishments. Best wishes and prayers on your behalf as you continue to achieve so many great things. We love you.
Biloxi, MS
Posted by "Uncle Tex" on February 2, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
Lizzie, your Aunt Deirdre and I want to say how proud we are of you and your accomplishments. We love you sweetheart!
Houston, Texas
Posted by "Chrissy Williams" on February 1, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
Lizzie, I am so happy that the Exchange Club thinks you are special because I do too! I know you hesitate to put your accomplishments down on paper or be acknowledged for them but I love that you are using and developing your God given talents. And thank you for offering to put your $100 towards your NOTS dress. You are generous too;) No matter what happens on the 23rd, you are a winner to me.
Posted by "Laura Casuga" on January 28, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
So proud of you Lizzie! I've known all along what a special young woman you are - nice to see that others are recognizing that, too. Good luck!
Posted by "Brady Lee " on January 28, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
Great job, Lizzie. You deserve this nomination. Keep up the good work. I have visited the Exchange Club on two different occasions and can attest to how nice they are!
Posted by "Sheri Lee" on January 27, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
Lizzie,
I was so happy to read about your nomination for this award. Congratulations to you! I've seen you grow and blossom from a quiet little 4th grade girl to a gifted, talented, and capable leader.
I know you will pursue your future goals with the same excellence you've put into everything you've done in high school. I look forward to seeing the great things God has in store for you. Many blessings, and keep bringing Him glory!
Posted by "ivette ibarra" on January 27, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
way to go Lizzie!
Posted by "Julianne King" on February 9, 2012 at 1:02 a.m.
Yea for Lizzie! As a close friend of hers, I know all the hard work she puts into all her studies and other activities! Even though she knows how to work hard, she is a great friend to hang out with and knows how to have fun. Personally, I'm quite glad we are partners for senior project!