To Whom It May Concern: It is with great pleasure and honor that we write this letter for Jeremy Cabaccang, an outstanding student and young man. We feel Jeremy’s commitment and dedication to his education and to his fellow students at McNair High School have developed him into the leader he is today. As a student of McNair High School, Jeremy has not only excelled academically, but more importantly has served as a leader and role model for McNair’s student body. Jeremy ‘s character embodies graciousness and humbleness. His service as the leader of our link crew, Friday Night Live, and ...

Amy Hwang is nothing but an exceptional student, a great friend, and a kind human being. She is extremely helpful and is well known on our campus for making a difference in every person's life that she encounters. Amy is well respected by her peers and adults at our school and is thoroughly deserving of this award.

Nicole Archibald is a well deserving sophomore here at Marlborough High School of this award. She has contributed to many of our school organizations, such as Peer Leaders, SAAD, Fitness Club, Student Council and Social Connections. Her contributions to these organizations are of leadership quality, organizing events and campaigns, representing Marlborough at the Youth Activation Council Conference and speaking to students about personal truths of bullying during the Rachel’s Challenge Program. After attending the YAC Conference at the beginning of this year, Nicole helped to organize a program here at the High School called Social Connections. ...

Our 2011 DIFFERENCE MAKER is Robby Rice. Robby is a natural and quiet leader. He has experienced difficult situations at home and has overcome these major obstacles by continuing to make positive choices. You will find Robby sticking up for students who are being bullied and befriending peers who need a friend. Both a wrestler and a member of the choir, Robby can fit in with any crowd. He says, “hello” and “how are you?” to adults everyday. We also can count on Robby to help out whenever it is needed. He is seen as a true model ...

Andrew Schwartz is a senior at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY. He is the first student in the history of TEEN TRUTH LIVE to organize TEEN TRUTH LIVE sessions at not only his school, but three sister schools, and a community wide parents night. He is a friend of TEEN TRUTH, and he received this honorary difference maker award from TEEN TRUTH Co-Founder JC Pohl. We are thankful for his support and are honored to have him as part of our team.

Here’s what teachers had to say: “Anilise's attitude is one that cares about her education, no matter what. Her determination to make the most out of every minute she is in class is admirable. She always volunteers to do everything, takes setbacks well without arguing, always tries to do the best that she can, and always has a smile on her face. I would trust her unflinchingly with anything. If I lived within a few mile of here--she'd be my boy's babysitter! On top of this, she is one of the few students who picks up trash around ...

Seldom, and far between, do you find such overall excellence in a young Latina. Irisbel is the perfect role model for her peers, especially English Language Learners at Britton Middle School. She works hard on her grades, she is active in school activities, she is a quiet, yet powerful leader. Irisbel is a difference maker by sheer example. She is bi-lingual and uses her gift without hesitation by making morning school announcements. She is responsible, competent and any teacher would feel comfortable asking her to do whatever needs to be done – setting up a projector, attending a ...

It's with great honor to nominate Taylor Chavez as our DIFFERENCE MAKER from The Salvation Army Kroc Center in Coeur d' Alene, ID. Taylor's story is very unique and motivating. She has taken the many physical hardships in her life due to athletic injuries and as a high school senior has used them as opportunities. She has taken up drama, serving her community, and leading her school in student government. She has now dedicated her next year to serving a very poverty stricken area of Oahu, HI. Recently at her school, Lake City High School, ...

We have selected Jessica Rosell, a freshman at Creative Connections Arts Academy as being extraordinary in trying to create change and unite students. Jessica is an innovator and is continually coming up with ideas to make our school a safe and caring community. Jessica started a group called "Be the Change" and has come up with several other group ideas for next year. She stands up for other students when they are being mistreated or bullied. Overall Jessica is a very caring and considerate young woman who wants to make a difference in our world.

Hadley has turned her compassion into a group of students committed to reaching out to others. She will request schedules of students who are isolated or bullied. Then her group will strategically make sure someone talks to them in each class and they are never sitting alone. She organized this group and has successfully kept the work going throughout the school year.