No. 17 • Vol. 5
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May 2019
Randolph Middle School Student Recognized for Volunteer Work by White House and Prudential
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andolph Middle School student Tyler Zepp, an eighth grader and animal lover, has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service and recognized by the White House with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Randolph Middle School nominated Tyler this past fall in recognition of his volunteer work with the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter and the P.A.W.S. Club or Pet Awareness with Smiles, which benefits homeless animals. Tyler said he has volunteered at the animal shelter since he was six years old when he helped take care of Betty, a shih tzu recovering from back surgery. Today, when he vol-
unteers at the shelter, he takes care of the cats, keeps dogs calm and gives tours. “I love animals,” he said. “I also like to help my community.” Tyler helps train the student volunteers who help out at the shelter. “I love volunteering at the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter because of the friendly environment and how I am helping animals get their forever home,” he said. When he is not helping out at the shelter, Tyler helps set up the Randolph Community Fair and organizes fundraisers to benefit the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter and the Eleventh Hour Rescue through the middle school P.A.W.S. club. Tyler helped start the club as a lunch club. The club now meets after school and a has waiting list because it has become so popular. “Tyler is an inspiration to all of us at RMS,” said Luann Mizzoni, an RMS counselor and ad-
visor to the P.A.W.S. club. “He is the epitome of selflessness in his volunteer work at the Randolph Regional Animal Shelter. Many of the shelter animals have had very difficult lives, and Tyler makes their world a little bit better. He truly volunteers from the heart which makes his
award so deserving.” RMS Principal Dr. Dennis Copeland congratulated Tyler on his award and said he was proud of Tyler for this great achievement. “Tyler is to be commended for his service to the Randolph community. His continued on page 2
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