New Student Ambassador Welcomed To Cheshire Education Foundation Board

CHESHIRE, CT — Cheshire High School junior Lyla Dykeman has joined the Cheshire Education Foundation (CEF) board of directors, officials announced Monday.

Dykeman will serve with senior Emma Sink as the two representatives from all Cheshire schools on the board.

“Our board values the ambassadors’ input and perspective on how the enhanced learning initiatives that are funded by the Cheshire Education Foundation impact their peers in school,” Derek Gromko, CEF board president, said in a news release.

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Lyla Dykeman is a student senator and a peer advocate at Cheshire High. She is the director of the Ramland Sportscast, a member of the girls’ volleyball and softball teams, and she is the manager of the CHS boys’ hockey team.

When asked if she has a career path in mind, she said, “I’d like to work in sports management or the sports media.”

Lyla says she sees joining the CEF board as a big opportunity.

“I hope to learn more about the foundation and how it all works,” she said. “I want to develop more leadership and life skills and learn how I can help others.”

Emma Sink is now in her second year as a student ambassador to the education foundation. She is an A-Team Ambassador, helping lead freshman orientation and other various tours at the high school.

Emma is a member of the blood drive club, unified sports, Rampage student newspaper, unified theater, and she is active in the Best Buddies program, serving students with disabilities.

The Cheshire Education Foundation has invited student ambassadors to join each board meeting since the 2019-2020 school year. These representatives are recommended by teachers and guidance counselors and are presented to CEF board members by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jeff Solan.

“These students have the opportunity to learn and experience how nonprofit organizations operate as they participate in every area of our operations,” CEF board president Derek Gromko said.

The Cheshire Education Foundation has been raising private funds to enhance the programs and offerings of the Cheshire Public Schools since 1995.