Not too long ago, LEXIE WRIGHT had a loved one in the hospital and felt utterly useless.
“I told myself that day that I would do my best to help other people,” says the Grade 10 student at Saint Martin de Porres High School.
“I do not like to sit still. I like to be active and involved in a lot of things. With all my energy, why not invest it into helping people and making the community a better place?”
The 15 year-old has a long history of giving back. She volunteers at Airdrie Public Library and at Airdrie United Church, where she guides and cares for children in its Sunday School program.
Wright has also been involved in numerous school activities such as lunch supervision, leadership programs and even a stint as fire marshal. She dances competitively with Airdrie Dance Academy and has been a member of her school’s track and field and volleyball teams for a number of years. She also plays the flute in the school band.
“Lexie is a dedicated, diligent, dependable young woman,” says nominator Theresa Henderson, who has known Wright for more than ten years.
“Not only does she give back, but she is excelling in her academics in hopes to set up her future as a nurse. Everything put together is dedication to a bright future.”