2025 Outstanding Young Citizens
Congratulations to our Outstanding Young Citizens!
Carissa Walsh
Springdale Junior/Senior High School, 12
Parent(s)/Guardian(s):
Michelle Walsh
John Walsh
Academic Achievement
National Honor Society (with GPA of 4.257), Secretary – 1 Year
National Honor Society, Member – 2 Years
Future Ready Leaders – Consortium for Public Education, Student Ambassador – 3 Years
Carnegie Mellon University Creative Writing Contest Mahatma Gandhi Celebration First Place Winner:, Contest Participant – 1 Year
Future Business Leaders of America First Place Banking and Financial Systems & Second Place Online Publications, Future Business Leaders of America Member – 2 Years
Extracurricular Activities
The Future Is Mine Club, President – 1 Year
The Future Is Mine, Member – 3 Years
SHS Cheerleader, Captain – 2 Years
Junior Class Committee, President – 1 Year
Springdale Girls Varsity Soccer (All Section Award and All WPIAL Award 12th Grade) & Social Media Manager, Member – 4 Years
Community Involvement
Creator of Bath Bombs for the Soul Company – Raised funds for Cystic Fibrosis by selling homemade soaps & bath bombs (over 360 hours), Creator of Bath Bombs for the Soul – 6 Years
Project Coordinator – Allegheny Valley Multiple Community Food Drive – “Souper Bowl” (over 80 hours), Project Coordinator – 4 Years
Camp Counselor for Fun and Freedom Day Camp: (over160 hours), Camp Counselor – 5 Years
Springdale Library Volunteer (over60 hours), Volunteer – 3 Years
Plans
I have been accepted into the University of Pittsburgh’s Honors College, where I plan to earn a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. With a strong passion for medicine, I have applied to the University’s Guaranteed Physician Assistant Program and look forward to exploring new experiences while engaging in research opportunities. Committed to improving patient outcomes and advancing healthcare, I aspire to make a meaningful impact on my community by enhancing the quality of care for those in need.