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Avon Grove Intermediate School
395 S Jennersville Rd
West Grove, Pennsylvania, 19390
United States

Abby Osborne

Journalism and Political Science

Abby Osborne is a current junior in high school. She is passionate about politics and the power of words and hopes to study the two in college. She is heavily involved in journalism, writing for both her school and local paper as well as graduating the KYW Newstudies program with an award an Outstanding Achievement. She hopes to one day write about politics, or conduct research in the political science field, as a full time profession.

Josie Althouse

Trauma Survior

Josie Althouse, grew up in West Grove, PA and enjoys assisting those in need in any form. The passion for this derived from many past experiences as a trauma survivor. A fondness for any general art medium, animals, and poetry has been with her from a young age.

Madison Bernstein

Political Science and Activism

Madison Bernstein is a class of 2019 graduate from Avon Grove High School. Growing up her family was not involved in politics, but at a young age she began to question social norms. It was when Madison attended her first Women's March, that she realized that she has a passion for activism and making the world a better place for everyone. She is inspired by many people, including her teachers, friends, sister, and especially by congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio- Cortez. Madison is studying Political Science and hopes that one day she can make a positive difference and help others in the world.

Morgan Levy

Advocate

Morgan Levy is a current Sophomore at Avon Grove Highschool. Throughout her journey with Crohn’s Disease, it’s inspired her to want to embark on more public speaking opportunities and spread the mission of positivity! Morgan would like to go into the medical field- specifically Occupational Therapy for children with special needs. Along with proceeding her education past high school, Morgan would love to participate in more public speaking opportunities with the purpose of inspiring kids, teens, and adults!

Tyler Curtis

Philanthropy and Leadership

Tyler Curtis is an Avon Grove High School, class of 2019 graduate. He will continue his education at Wake Forest University beginning in the fall of 2019. Throughout his life Tyler has been very involved in philanthropy and leadership. He has worked with his life skills peers at Avon Grove High School for the past two years.