Local NCL Chapter Recognizes Accomplished Senior Class

The Northeast Atlanta Chapter of National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter volunteer organization, recently celebrated its graduating high school seniors at the annual Senior Recognition Ceremony and Dinner Dance which took place at the Country Club of the South. The formal event is a time-honored tradition of NCL, honoring the graduating “Ticktockers” upon completion of the NCL six-year program.

The NCL Class of 2024 girls recognized for their accomplishments and service to our community were: Katie Cantu, Natalie Chumley, Ashley Clark, Niki Dave, Charlotte Evans, Virginia Evans, Reagan Forkey, Hannah Ghoneim, Shreeya Goel, Rylie Hill, Allie Kasik, Jasmine Perez, Charlotte Perry, Eva Povilaitis, Zoey Schlueter, Aura Stripeikis, and Sydney Swift.

The graduating class represented seven local high schools including Blessed Trinity Catholic High School, Centennial High School, Greater Atlanta Christian School, Hebron Christian Academy, Johns Creek High School, Lambert High School, and Norcross High School.

“The Class of 2024 has completed a six-year program designed to foster the mother-daughter relationship through active community service and instill a sense of compassion and drive to serve those in need within our community,” said Trisha Vollandt, NCL Northeast Atlanta Chapter President. “It has been a privilege to watch the girls grow into confident, young adults. We are so pleased that their years with NCL have helped prepare them to serve, lead, and be successful.”

During the event, each senior Ticktocker was individually presented on stage in a traditional white dress ceremony that included a tribute to the girls’ mothers with whom the Ticktockers completed six years of community service and leadership projects. Together, the 17 young women of the 2024 Ticktocker class, along with their mothers, volunteered more than 6700 hours at 25 local charities, including the American Heart Association, Atlanta Ronald McDonald House, Blessings in a Backpack, Camp Twin Lakes, Chattahoochee Nature Center, CURE Childhood Cancer, Foster Care Support Foundation, Inc., FurKids, Jesse’s House, Meals By Grace, North Fulton Community Charities, Operation Gratitude, Rainbow Village, Sunrise Senior Living, and The Sandwich Project.

Special awards were presented to several Ticktockers, including the Merci Award for most hours served during the 2023-2024 service year to Hannah Ghoneim, the Modelette Award for best modeling the NCL, Inc. mission to Virginia Evans and Sydney Swift, and the Senior Service Award awarded for the most philanthropic hours served during six years in NCL to Hannah Ghoneim (429.25 hours). Three Mother-Daughter awards for completing philanthropy hours together during the current chapter year were awarded to Catalina Correa & Hannah Ghoneim, Shalini & Shreeya Goel, and Tracy & Sydney Swift. Golden Shoe Awards for random acts of kindness and going above and beyond were awarded to members Heather Forkey and Shalini Goel, and Come Together Awards for members who have demonstrated the NCL Mission and made a tremendous difference for the chapter were awarded to Christi Cantu and Joy Evans.

About National Charity League, Inc.

Established Los Angeles, California in 1925, and incorporated in 1958, National Charity League, Inc. is the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization. By incorporating mission-based programming, National Charity League develops socially responsible community leaders and strengthens the mother-daughter bond through leadership, philanthropy, and culture. National Charity League recognizes the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences to meet the needs of the communities it serves.

Currently, the philanthropic organization has over 200,000 members and alumnae in 295 chapters across the nation. Last year, members contributed nearly 3 million volunteer hours to more than 6,000 local philanthropy partners and their chapters, resulting in a $87 million fiscal impact. National Charity League proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2025.

Do you want to make an impact in your local community? Visit www.nationalcharityleague.org to find more information about how to get involved.

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National Charity League Northeast Atlanta Chapter Senior Class of 2024

1st row L to R: Charlotte Evans, Virginia Evans, Niki Dave, Zoey Schlueter, Rylie Hill

2nd row L to R: Eva Povilaitis, Jasmine Perez, Natalie Perez, Natalie Chumley, Sydney Swift, Katie Cantu, Hanna Ghoneim

3rd row L to R: Shreeya Goel, Aura Stripeikis, Ashley Clark, Allie Kasik, Charlotte Perry, Reagan Forkey