Outstanding Graduating Senior Community Service Award
2020
Jenna Calfo, a 2020 Wellington High School graduate, was the recipient of the first Outstanding Community Service Award, a new honor co-sponsored by the Wellington Board of Education and the Kiwanis Club of Wellington.
In the future, the award will be presented annually to the graduating senior with the most community service hours.
Jenna, the daughter of Joe and Amy Calfo of Wellington, accumulated 785 service hours during her four years at Wellington High School through her work with several groups, including the Lorain County Junior Fair Board, 4-H Camp Counselor, First Congregational Church UCC, and Wellington High School Key Club. She plans to study Early Childhood Education at Ashland University starting this fall.
Wellington High Principal and Kiwanian Tina Drake believes Calfo is a deserving recipient of this inaugural award. “Jenna has always put other people’s needs before her own. She is always the first to volunteer for something and does whatever is needed for the ‘good of everyone.’ She truly leads by example and is a true asset to our community.”
“Wellington High has been tracking students’ community service hours for several years,” said Kiwanis President Rev. Paul Wilson who made the award presentation at the club’s August 6 meeting.
“Kiwanis has been serving Wellington 96 years striving to enhance the lives of the children of the community. Teaming with the Board of Education, we thought it appropriate to jointly recognize the student with the most community service hours. Together we are honored to present Jenna Calfo with this distinguished honor. It is our hope that future students will strive to attain this honor and there’s no doubt Jenna has certainly set the bar high.”
About 120 people from Wellington and throughout the county attended the Kiwanis Club of Wellington’s seventh annual State of Wellington breakfast Thursday, March 28 at the Wellington Eagles. Mayor Hans Schneider and Council President Gene Harman honored three local businesses and the Kiwanis Club for their commitment to their community and presented them with Keys to the Village. Recipients included the Pizza House, represented by long-time family owner Carmel Grissinger (center) and daughters Joan Gott (left) and Denise Shaffer; Jason and Kelly Keith of Colonial Barbershop (the oldest barbershop in Ohio) and Dan Gossman of Gossman Allstate Insurance. ... See MoreSee Less
President Carol Burke and the Wellington Kiwanis Club honored retiring Wellington Schools' Superintendent Ed Weber with a "Champion of Children" Yeti at the State of Wellington Breakfast Thursday, March 28 . The club uses the award to honor individuals who have made a significant impact on the lives of children. Mr. Weber, also an active Kiwanian, has been instrumental in the success of the annual Morris Furcron Memorial Nut Sale, which generated a record $14,000 in sales in 2023. The $7,000 profit allows the club to offer scholarships and sponsorships such as Wellington Hot Stove and Wellington Soccer Associaton. Mr. Weber will retire as superintendent this summer, concluding a 36-year career in education, including eight years as Wellington's superintendent. Congratulations Mr. Weber! ... See MoreSee Less
Outstanding Graduating Senior Community Service Award
2020
Jenna Calfo, a 2020 Wellington High School graduate, was the recipient of the first Outstanding Community Service Award, a new honor co-sponsored by the Wellington Board of Education and the Kiwanis Club of Wellington.
In the future, the award will be presented annually to the graduating senior with the most community service hours.
Jenna, the daughter of Joe and Amy Calfo of Wellington, accumulated 785 service hours during her four years at Wellington High School through her work with several groups, including the Lorain County Junior Fair Board, 4-H Camp Counselor, First Congregational Church UCC, and Wellington High School Key Club. She plans to study Early Childhood Education at Ashland University starting this fall.
Wellington High Principal and Kiwanian Tina Drake believes Calfo is a deserving recipient of this inaugural award. “Jenna has always put other people’s needs before her own. She is always the first to volunteer for something and does whatever is needed for the ‘good of everyone.’ She truly leads by example and is a true asset to our community.”
“Wellington High has been tracking students’ community service hours for several years,” said Kiwanis President Rev. Paul Wilson who made the award presentation at the club’s August 6 meeting.
“Kiwanis has been serving Wellington 96 years striving to enhance the lives of the children of the community. Teaming with the Board of Education, we thought it appropriate to jointly recognize the student with the most community service hours. Together we are honored to present Jenna Calfo with this distinguished honor. It is our hope that future students will strive to attain this honor and there’s no doubt Jenna has certainly set the bar high.”
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About 120 people from Wellington and throughout the county attended the Kiwanis Club of Wellington’s seventh annual State of Wellington breakfast Thursday, March 28 at the Wellington Eagles. Mayor Hans Schneider and Council President Gene Harman honored three local businesses and the Kiwanis Club for their commitment to their community and presented them with Keys to the Village. Recipients included the Pizza House, represented by long-time family owner Carmel Grissinger (center) and daughters Joan Gott (left) and Denise Shaffer; Jason and Kelly Keith of Colonial Barbershop (the oldest barbershop in Ohio) and Dan Gossman of Gossman Allstate Insurance. ... See MoreSee Less
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President Carol Burke and the Wellington Kiwanis Club honored retiring Wellington Schools' Superintendent Ed Weber with a "Champion of Children" Yeti at the State of Wellington Breakfast Thursday, March 28 . The club uses the award to honor individuals who have made a significant impact on the lives of children. Mr. Weber, also an active Kiwanian, has been instrumental in the success of the annual Morris Furcron Memorial Nut Sale, which generated a record $14,000 in sales in 2023. The $7,000 profit allows the club to offer scholarships and sponsorships such as Wellington Hot Stove and Wellington Soccer Associaton. Mr. Weber will retire as superintendent this summer, concluding a 36-year career in education, including eight years as Wellington's superintendent. Congratulations Mr. Weber! ... See MoreSee Less
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