Upland High student recognized for bringing autism awareness to city
The Upland Unified School District recognized the achievements of Upland High School student, Jessica Baker during Tuesday's board meeting.
Baker was named a distinguished finalist in the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award program. She also earned the President's Volunteer Service Award from the Council on Service and Civic Participation.
Last March, Baker organized an Autism awareness fair outside of the Upland Public Library. Different resources were made available to those with Autism and Aspergers.
Through the fair Baker was able to raise $400 in autism related materials for the library.
Baker was named a distinguished finalist in the 2009 Prudential Spirit of Community Award program. She also earned the President's Volunteer Service Award from the Council on Service and Civic Participation.
Last March, Baker organized an Autism awareness fair outside of the Upland Public Library. Different resources were made available to those with Autism and Aspergers.
Through the fair Baker was able to raise $400 in autism related materials for the library.
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