Outstanding Young Citizen Awardees

 

2025 Outstanding Young Citizens

Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!

 

Himani Harrell

Freeport Senior High School, 11
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

Ian Harrell
Bhawani Harrell

Academic Achievement

DECA, District 1st Place recipient in 2 events – 2 Years
School Board Student Representative, Student Ambassador – 1 Year

Extracurricular Activities

Student Council, Member – 3 Years
Environmental Club, President – 1 Year
DECA, VP/ President Elect – 3 Years
Newspaper Club, Member – 1 Year
Student Council, Vice President – 1 Year

Community Involvement

Key Club, Member – 3 Years
Babysitter, babysitting for multiple families – 4 Years
Political Blog Writer, Member – 1 Year

Plans

I plan on attending a four-year university to pursue a double major in political science and journalism. I intend to become a voice for underrepresented communities through journalism. I have always been passionate about creating an informed electorate, which I believe starts with strong reporting.