Student news from the Fox Chapel area

Fox Chapel Area High School junior Alexandra Sroufe and sophomore Avanti Muvvala received 2022-2023 National Community Service Awards from the United Nations Association of the USA and InnerView Technologies.

The awards recognize student commitment and community service impact in support of the UN global goals.

Alexandra and Avanti also received Zero Hero Awards from Kroger Co. help to create communities free of hunger and waste.

Alexandra had more than 108 hours of volunteering and leading activities, and Avanti has more than 99 hours. At FCAHS, Alexandra and Avanti are the co-chairpersons of community outreach.

“They are truly invested in helping our local and high school communities become better places for everyone,” said FCAHS counselor and community outreach sponsor, Rachel Machen.

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Fox Chapel Area High School senior Keonha Ye was named a second-place winner in Pennsylvania in the fifth annual Just Drive public service announcement video contest sponsored by NJM Insurance Group, in partnership with Impact Teen Driver.

Keonha’s video, “Driver’s Test,” encourages drivers to exercise the same responsible behavior they used to pass their driving test.

Students representing 92 high schools from New Jersey and Pennsylvania created 30-second video PSAs highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

Keonha’s win earned Fox Chapel Area High School $10,000. The school can use the award money towards a post-prom, post-graduation or a safe-driving program.

Keonha’s winning video can be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQbcCll6xd0.