Six “teen heroes” recognized for the good they’re putting in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) – The Boys & Ladies Membership, together with Alaska Communications, are honoring six teenagers for the great they’ve put in Alaska.

For the twelfth 12 months in a row, the Summer season of Heroes Program is celebrating six teenagers for his or her excellent group service throughout Alaska. Every teen confirmed a spread of attributes from optimistic outcomes of inclusion, to preserving cultural traditions for future generations, and easily supporting these in want. Heather Marron, with Alaska Communications, says actions have a manner of constructing an incredible impression on these round them.

“We’ve seen so many fantastic tales through the years. A hero is actually subjective, it could possibly imply one thing totally different to everyone, and that’s what makes this program so nice,” stated Marron.

Anna Boltz, a highschool sophomore from Anchorage, is among the six teenagers being acknowledged for utilizing her voice to struggle for extra inclusive playgrounds and sports activities groups for disabled youngsters. Boltz has been in a wheelchair all her life, however that doesn’t cease her from being lively. For the reason that age of two, she started snowboarding and even competed within the adaptive nationals in Winter Park, Colorado final 12 months.

“I’ve all the time competed in opposition to able-bodied individuals so it was actually new but additionally very nice for me to be competing in opposition to different individuals with disabilities in order that was enjoyable,” Boltz stated.

Right here at house, she is the one seated athlete on her faculty’s tennis and observe workforce. However, she’s seeking to change that by constructing a group of children and teenagers similar to her.

“It may be arduous to compete in opposition to able-bodied youngsters within the faculty district with tennis and observe so I hope to convey extra teenagers to compete in an adaptive division in excessive colleges so I’m not the one one anymore,” stated Boltz.

Every teen was awarded a $1,500 scholarship for his or her efforts and Alaska communications donated $15,000 to Boys & Ladies Golf equipment of Alaska to additional assist youth growth all through the state.

The opposite 5 honorees are:

• Salome Hanauer, 16, Salcha

• Kenny Iyatunguk, 17, Shishmaref

• Tyler Neumann, 18, Fairbanks

• Wes Stutzman, 16, Thorne Bay

• Mia Wiederspohn, 15, Wrangell

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