MB Student Awarded Silver Medal

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LONG BRANCH – Shannon Wedel of Shore Regional High School is the recipient of a Congressional Award Silver Medal.
The Congressional Award is a public private-partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative and service in America’s youth, ages 14 to 23. The Congressional Award provides a unique opportunity for young people to set and achieve personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development and citizenship.
To accomplish her goals, Wedel volunteered more than 250 hours of community service to Sandy relief efforts, Mon­mouth Medical Center and the local food pantry. Wedel also worked part-time at Caputo’s Bakery Shoppe, taught Sunday school, played on the soccer team and was a member of the school dance team. She also planned a three-day, two-night trip to Delaware Water Gap.
To earn a Congressional Award, personally challenging goals must be set and achieved in four program areas: voluntary public service; physical fitness; personal development; and expedition/exploration.
There are six levels of the Congressional Award – Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certificates and Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals.
Wedel received her award Monday, July 8, from Rep. Frank Pallone, D-6th, in his Long Branch office.