By Makenzie Mason
Circulation Editor

Neshaminy students are often held to high standards throughout the community for being involved in making a difference and fulfilling leadership responsibilities.

For junior, Emma Noe, this could not be truer. She was awarded as the Neshaminy High School winner of the third annual High School Leadership Award sponsored by Widener University and NBC-10 Philadelphia.

For the past three years, one student from a high school in each of the local states, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, is nominated by their principal to win the Leadership Award . If this student chooses to go to Widener University, they shall recieve a $20,000 scholarship towards their studies. By awarding these students, their acts of charity are highlighted, their strides in leadership commended.

Noe has definitely left her mark in not only the community, but at Neshaminy itself. She led the Red juniors to an undefeated victory—a “sweep”— at Gym Night. Often referred to as “Coach Noe”, she used her leadership skills to perfect their “Alaska” dance, while still receiving a high approval rating.

To pull off that dance, Noe tapped into her 14 years of dedication at Wendy’s Dance Center in Levittown, Pa—another extra-curricular that aided in her nomination. This includes long hours of rehearsals and surrendering many weekends in the spring to compete.

Outside of school, Noe volunteers with the Jewish Relief Agency, to pack food to those in need about eight times per year.Noe has also been performing volunteer work with her church. The junior also spends time workingg in Soup Kitchens, and spend time cleaning up trash in Core Creek Park. After careful consideration her guidance counselor, Ms. Hindle, and Dr. McGee nominated Noe. “I was contacted to write a short essay. About two weeks after [I sent in my essay] I was contacted, and was told I had won,” Noe explained.

“Initially, Widener was not on my list, but after winning the award, I am seriously considering it. I am also planning to visit [Widener] in the spring,” said Noe. Receiving this award will not only benefit her at Widener, but at any college she decides to apply to.