3 Yorktown High Schoolers Honored For Devotion To Community Service

YORKTOWN, NY — Three Yorktown High School students are being honored for their dedication to helping others and upholding the school district’s tradition of community service.

According to information provided by a district spokesperson, sophomore Amani Gupta earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award — a civil award given out by the president of the United States.

Gupta logged more than 100 hours of volunteer service in 2022, which qualified her for the “gold” version of the award.

She spent most of her volunteer hours at math and debate competitions, often serving as a judge or moderator or mentoring and coaching younger students.

Gupta said, by working with students from diverse backgrounds, she can help foster a love of learning and build skills that can be useful in a variety of fields.

“Additionally, volunteering can provide me with an opportunity to give back to the community and make a positive impact in the lives of young people,” she said.

Annabelle Newberger, a junior whose charity work involves collecting and distributing feminine hygiene products to those in need, was named the Youth Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Development Officers.

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In addition to providing necessary products to people who cannot afford them, Newberger said she is looking to destigmatize the topic through her efforts.

She said being recognized for what she’s done is another opportunity to spread the word about a topic that is often overlooked.

“For me, it’s all about starting the conversation,” Newberger said.

Junior Meghan Stewart, who has logged more than 350 hours of community service with the high school since her freshman year, was recognized by the National Charity League.

She is a founding member of the NCL of Northern Westchester and currently serves as its leadership chairwoman.

Stewart also earned the following from the National Charity League:

The Mother-Daughter Award, given to mothers and daughters who complete more than 50 hours of philanthropic service together.

The Merci Award, given to members who have completed more than 25 hours of philanthropic service (Stewart completed more than 40 hours)

The Modelette Award, given to the member who best models the community service, leadership development and cultural experiences of the NCL mission.

“Doing good for others is what I care about and reflects the values that are important to me,” Stewart said.