Sydney Roberts, of Buena Park, an 8th Grade graduate of St. Irenaeus Catholic Parish Elementary School in Cypress has been awarded a Notre Dame Club of Orange County (NDCOC) Scholarship Award for Outstanding Community Service.
In making the June 4th presentation at Honors Day at St. Irenaeus, NDCOC board member Irv Cuevas said Roberts was honored for exemplifying what it means to “give back” by volunteering and participating in a host of community service programs while at St. Irenaeus.
NDCOC Scholarship Coordinator Paul Irving says the $1,000.00 Scholarship Award recognizes graduating 8th graders at each of the participating Orange County Catholic Diocesan K-through-8 schools. In addition, NDCOC provides each school with plaques on which to list each year’s recipient and photo.
On campus, as stated in the presentation, Sydney is among the first to step forward when help is needed, consistently supporting her teachers and classmates with a positive and faith-filled attitude. She also shares her artistic talents generously, enhancing our community through her creativity.
And as a dedicated and passionate dancer, Roberts was honored for volunteering weekly as a teacher’s aide at her dance studio, assisting younger dancers with grace and enthusiasm. She has devoted countless hours to serving her parish community, especially during the annual parish fiesta.
Sydney Roberts will attend Mater Dei High School in the Fall. Sydney is the daughter of Kyeli and Jason Roberts of Buena Park.