Carmel Senior Wins Youth Service Award 

NHS, WHS, SHS, HH, FHS and HSE Students Also Nominated

Photos courtesy Hamilton County

Carmel High School senior Allison Shen was awarded a $1,000 scholarship at the 34th Annual Hamilton County Youth Service Award Monday afternoon. The Hamilton County Commissioners and the Hamilton County Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (HCCOAOD) sponsored the award.

Shen is the founder of Infinity Squared Mathematics, a global nonprofit that provides resources and mentorship to underserved students. She is also an adjunct research associate with the Indiana University Department of Biostatistics where she contributes to research on diabetes and Alzheimer’s. On top of that, Shen is also president of the school’s Math and Chemistry Clubs and a student representative for Riley Children’s Hospital Dance Marathon.

Six additional students were nominated for the Youth Service Award by their school counseling departments. The other nominees include Josslyn Lee of Fishers High School, Melanee Forrester of Hamilton Heights High School, Mason McDonald of Hamilton Southeastern High School, Molly Sivertsen of Noblesville High School, Norah Stites of Sheridan High School, and Katelyn Bolduc of Westfield High School. Each will receive a $300 scholarship.

“We’re proud to celebrate these outstanding young leaders,” said Monica Greer, executive director of the HCCOAOD. “Each finalist is making a meaningful difference in their community, and their commitment to service and living drug-free is truly commendable.”