VOP Summer Fall 2015

YOUNG ACHIEVER LIAM HERREBOUT

Meet Liam Herrebout, Sandburg Senior and our Young Achiever for this issue of the Orland Park Public Liam Herrebout has been a dedicated volunteer at The Bridge Teen Center for the last several years, most recently assisting with set-up for Friday Night Live events. Liam’s attention to detail and willingness to do whatever is required to fulfill his volunteer duties are greatly appreciated by the staff at The Bridge. “Liam is a joy to be around, is a great communicator, and does everything he’s asked to do with a smile on his face,” said Priscilla Steinmetz, Co-Founder of The Bridge Teen Center. Liam is involved with many other activities, including drama club at Sandburg High School. When asked about the time spent volunteering at the center, Liam simply stated that he was “happy to find the time to work to better the community.” “His passion for that group has been very evident to us over the years,” said Steinmetz. “Liam is a great asset to The Bridge Teen Center volunteer team, and is already exhibiting leadership skills that will serve him well in adulthood. His work ethic, personality, and brains are sure to take him far in life - and we at The Bridge Teen Center are honored to have been a small part of it.”

Getting to know Liam...

AGE: 17 years old SCHOOL: Senior at Carl Sandburg High School EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Drama Club GOALS: To serve his community and earn the Cook County Sheriff’s Award FUTURE PLANS: To apply to the University of Colorado Springs and persue a degree in Engineering. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Over 70 hours of community service at The Bridge, three years participation in Sandburg musicals and writing his own play for Sandburg One Acts.

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