The Exchange Club of Effingham County has announced this year’s nominees for its Youth of the Year Award. Every year the Exchange Club accepts nominations from the local high schools for the award, which is presented to a young person judged to be the most outstanding achiever in school activities, community service activities, academics and special achievements as set forth by the National Exchange Club’s Youth of the Year Program criteria.
This year’s nominees are Alicia Jordrey, Holly Nance and Kelsey Woodward from Effingham County High School, and Andrew Rushing and Emilia Truluck from South Effingham High School.
The winner of this year’s award will be announced at class night tonight at Effingham County High School and on Thursday at South Effingham High School. The winner will receive a $100 check from the Exchange Club.
For more information on the Exchange Club of Effingham County, contact Carr at 657-5423 or vice president Lucille Tate at 978-0769.