Caitlin Klalo is a recent graduate of Union Pines High School where she maintained a 4.52 weighted GPA. In addition to achieving academic excellence and winning numerous awards, she is a talented writer whose work has been published in local newspapers. She is also an accomplished musician who placed second in the Trinity Music Academy’s Piano Organ Competition for 3 consecutive years. Caitlin’s strong work ethic and willingness to help others have garnered the respect of her teachers, school administrators and peers.
Caitlin’s service and leadership in and out of school led to her induction in the school’s National Honor Society and fulfilling responsibilities such as participating in projects for Habitat for Humanity and Relay for Life. She is also a volunteer caretaker at St. Joseph’s of the Pines nursing facility where she visits patients, takes them to the chapel, plays music for them and keeps them company.
“I take joy in helping others,” says Caitlin of her work with the elderly since summer of 2007. “I feel that I make a difference at St. Joseph’s.” She also assists the staff and social workers with paperwork, admissions and orientations.
CW22 and MyRDC, along with Fayetteville State University, are proud to recognize and honor students like Caitlin Klalo that meet the requirements of the NC Student Citizen Act. The values are: Responsibility for school climate, Service to others and Citizenship. Each winner receives a trophy/plaque, a commercial profile on both CW22 and MyRDC television stations and website feature.
If you would like to nominate a high school junior or senior for the Student Citizen Award, please complete a nomination form (www.raleighcw.com or www.myrdctv.com) and submit it by the 26th of each month. Be prepared to send photos or video of your nominee in action.
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