School counselor Vogt honored by Give Something Back Foundation

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Shawn Vogt, second from right, accepts award.

Shawn Vogt, a 9th Grade school counselor at Caesar Rodney High School, in Camden,  has been presented with the Give Something Back Foundation’s Special Recognition Award for his contribution in ‘paving the pathway to college graduation for his students and embodying the spirit of giving back.’

Shawn was given the award last month at the Give Back’s Kickoff Event at the University of Delaware, which was attended by nearly 50 of the foundation’s scholarship recipients from across the state. Give Back provides mentoring and scholarships to qualified high school students of modest means so they have the opportunity to attend college and graduate in four years with no debt for tuition and fees or room and board.

While there were many school counselors who went above and beyond to help their students achieve their dreams of receiving a higher education through Give Back, it was Vogt who stood out during the foundation’s inaugural year in Delaware, according to Kelly Dun, executive director of Give Back’s Mid-Atlantic Chapter.

“Shawn was a tremendous advocate for his students and their families. He made sure his students knew about this opportunity and provided them with the resources necessary to complete the application process,” she noted.

Ten students from Caesar Rodney High School were selected as Give Back scholarship recipients last spring.

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“We are excited that Mr. Vogt has been recognized by the Give Something Back Foundation for his work with this life-changing program,” said Sherry Kijowski, principal of Caesar Rodney High School. “He played a pivotal role as a school counselor in facilitating the Give Back application process for our students and families, and served as a resource for the foundation’s work in our local community. His efforts have helped to forever alter the lives of our students that were fortunate enough to receive these scholarships.”

Dun said that last fall, Vogt notified Caesar Rodney 9th graders he believed were good candidates for Give Back scholarships — students who were academically motivated but might not have the chance to get to college due to financial barriers.

“He followed through on their applications and went to great lengths in making sure we were aware of their motivation and potential. His students are lucky to have him in their court,” she said.

Bob Carr, who founded Give Back added, “There is perhaps no greater calling than to help improve the future lives of young people. The school counselors we’ve worked with play a significant role by helping high school students prepare for life after graduation — which increasingly includes college.”

To learn more about the Give Something Back Foundation, visit https://www.giveback.ngo/

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