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Each year, the Exchange Club of Carlisle, PA conducts two programs that recognizes graduating seniors from each of the 3 local high schools (Carlisle High School, Big Spring High School, Boiling Springs High School) with a $500 award.  The student selected as the overall winner of each program will be forwarded to the district level competition and receive an additional $500 award.

 

The Youth of the Year Program recognizes one graduating senior from each of the 3 local high schools based on their GPA, community involvement, leadership, extra-curricular activities, and an essay on the year’s theme.

 

The Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award Program recognizes one graduating senior from each of the 3 local high schools that have overcome an obstacle to graduate. Some examples of difficulties to overcome have included physical, educational, social, and personal obstacles.

 

Applications must be submitted through each High School’s Guidance Office and must reach the Exchange Club of Carlisle by the following suspense dates. 

 

- Youth of the Year Program is March 17, 2025.

 

- Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award Program is March 15, 2025.

 

Applications are available through your respective Guidance Offices or online at

 

- Youth of the Year Program

 

- Accepting the Challenge of Excellence Award Program