The Youth of the Month Award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement.

Aadam Mulla (pictured above) has earned an impressive GPA and is a passionate learner using this passion to teach while epitomizing the meaning of volunteer. He founded a nonprofit focusing on supporting underfunded school systems, tutors homeless students and teaches math to incarcerated adults, as well as teaching Hindi to 1st and 2nd generation young Indian children. His motto is from Socrates: “The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.” Congratulations Aadam!

Brendan Schmidt (pictured above) is a senior at St. Sebastian’s and also received an impressive GPA, which included 7 AP courses. He is the winner of the Williams College Book Award and has been inducted into the Summa Cum Laude Society. Brendan demonstrates remarkable leadership skills as captain of the soccer team, president of the International Club, and as a peer educator helping younger students. He also helped establish a Team IMPACT branch at St. Sebastian’s, as part of the nationwide organization that matches college athletic teams with children who are sick or have disabilities. Congratulations Brendan!