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Junior Earns Citizen Scholar Award
James Thomas ’24 was awarded the University of Vermont 2023 Citizen Scholar Book Award. He was nominated by the FWCD College Counseling Office and was recognized during Upper School announcements at the end of the school year. Putting knowledge into action for the betterment of humanity is at the foundation of a University of Vermont education. The Citizen Scholar Book Award celebrates high school students around the U.S. who demonstrate that spirit of citizenship and scholarship. They may have campaigned for a cause, founded a community action group, or conducted research aiding social progress.
Thomas, an Eagle Scout, has a service heart. For his Eagle Scout project, he recruited approximately 20 volunteers to tie fabric together to assemble blankets for Project Linus. Through the efforts of Thomas and his volunteer team, about 50 blankets were donated to children in the U.S. who are seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need.
“For this award, we aim to nominate a junior student who has shown a genuine and earnest commitment to lifting others up. James is generous with his time and energy, having continuously served his community while impressively balancing a rigorous academic and extracurricular schedule,” said Sarah Casarez, Associate Director of College Counseling. “We’re delighted to have James represent FWCD as a recipient of UVM’s Citizen Scholar Award this year and so proud of his accomplishment.”
