Junior Service Award
In Honor of Cassidy Jean Charette
Cassidy Jean Charette, an aspiring and inspiring student at Messalonskee High School, lost her life tragically on Oct. 11, 2014 at the promising age of 17. She left her mark on students, teachers and families throughout our community. While she was ranked first in her Class of 2016 and was a stand-out athlete, it was her character and the way she lived her life that left the greatest impression. Cass devoted much of her young life to service—at soup kitchens, food pantries, and homeless shelters, animal shelters, in school and in her church—wherever she could help others.
Cassidy carried a light in her heart and chose to SHINE on everyone in her path. She taught us that the essence of life, however long, is how we treat each other. Shine On Cass!
What is the ShineOnCass Junior Service Award?
The ShineOnCass Junior Service Award is presented annually to area high school JUNIORS who best emulate Cassidy’s genuine kindness, exceptional service in the community and compassion and selfless concern for others. The students selected have demonstrated extraordinary service, going above and beyond completion of service- hour requirements.
How are students nominated?
All students in the Junior Class are eligible to receive the award. Candidates may be nominated by a parent, teacher, community organization or students can apply themselves!
How are recipients recognized?
“ShineOnCass” recipients will receive a monetary gift from the ShineOnCass Foundation to be used at their discretion to extend kindness and service to others. Recipients will be asked to share how they chose to Shine Cassidy’s Light with the Charette family, and agree to share their photos and story with the ShineOnCass Foundation. Honorable mention recipients may also be selected and recognized.
Deadline for application is Wednesday, May 1, 2024. FMI: Contact the school’s guidance office or email
shineoncass.
ShineOnCass Nominations for Current Juniors (Google Form)
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