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Bolingbrook Student Receives President’s Volunteer Service Award

Bolingbrook High School senior Kiran Syed has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service.

Bolingbrook High School senior Kiran Syed has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.

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The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was presented by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program on behalf of Present Barack Obama.

Syed participated in the Spirit of Community Program this year as a representative of Bolingbrook High School.

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“The recipients of these awards vividly demonstrate that young people across America are making remarkable contributions to the health and vitality of their communities,” said John R. Strangfeld, chairman and CEO of Prudential Financial.

Editor's note: This press release is from Valley View School District 365U.

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