We could not be more pleased to honor H-K Senior Libby Riggs, with our second $1,500 Melissa J. Schlag Good Citizenship Education Award. Libby’s incredible, ambitious, high school career exemplifies a tireless, selfless go-getter, a community-minded, caring person. One of her teachers wrote, “Regardless of the task, when Libby works toward a goal, she gets fire in her eyes; ultimately, nothing gets in her way.”
Wow! That reminds us so much of our Melissa. Here is a snapshot of Libby’s accomplishments:
Libby founded and is executive director of Perceptions International, an organization with a strong media presence—a podcast and website— that amplifies the voices of young artists, writers and musicians with disabilities. Perceptions International was funded by the U.S. Department of State in conjunction with the University of Iowa’s Between the Lines Peace and Writing Experience program.
Libby was a high school intern at the Climate Museum, collaborating with peers to research, discuss and create art projects centered around climate justice. At H-K, she founded the Disability Advocacy Club, to help educate students and staff about the concept of disability through disabled art, literature, film and culture. She served on the leadership team of the Human Relations Club, working to give everyone a safe and welcoming environment. She was the editor of Reflections, the school’s literary magazine, a varsity swimmer, a member of the Drama Club and Jazz Band.
In the community, Libby was a Brainerd Memorial Library Volunteer and Teen Advisory Board member. Last, but not least, Libby is an accomplished Girl Scout just like our Melissa was! We thank you, Libby, for your courage and intention to make the world a better place as you explore English, political science and climate justice in college next year.
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