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Shayla Adams was recognized with the Widener High School Leadership Award on March 26 at the National Constitution Center. This award program is designed to recognize high school students in the region, in their junior year, who have demonstrated leadership by "standing up for what is right, finding a way to address a wrong, or making a significant difference in their schools or communities."
An active and engaged student, Shayla is a member of the Black Student Union and the Blue Key Society. She is also on the Diversity Leadership Team, and competes in Mock Trial.
If Shayla enrolls at Widener University as an undergraduate student, then she will take part in the University's Apogee Leadership Scholars Program. Apogee Scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship over four years, and access to four years of leadership programming, including a Widener Leadership Certificate.
Congratulations, Shayla!