Three Andover Public Schools middle schoolers will travel to Boston next month as the district’s ambassadors in Project 351, a statewide civic engagement program.
Thomas Eraly of Doherty Middle School, Maya Nunez-Duncan of West Middle School, and Sophia Seng of Wood Hill Middle School were selected for the honor by their teachers and principals. The students will participate engage in a year-long program of service learning, leadership development, and civic engagement.
Maya Nunez-Duncan
Sophia Seng
Thomas Eraly
Project 351 Ambassadors are eighth grade students from all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts who are chosen based on an exemplary ethic of service and the values of kindness, compassion, humility, and gratitude. Thomas, Maya, and Sophia exemplify these qualities, according to their principals.
“I know that Thomas, Maya, and Sophia will set great examples on what it means to demonstrate kindness and gratitude, notes Dr. Magda Parvey, superintendent at Andover Public Schools. “Project 351 is a wonderful opportunity for students across the Commonwealth to engage in service learning and civic engagement. We know our students will represent APS with pride.”
Photos: Andover Public Schools