OFM_Dept_Super Kids_1024 - FINAL_DEPT 9 / 12 / 24 1 : 26 PM Page 2 Xavier is a reg - Diane Masciale , Museum Services Coordinator , coping strategies . His work as a mental health ular volunteer at says , “ Ava shows beauty and grace , engaging the advocate has also taken him to Washington , D.C . Second Harvest children immediately upon entering the room ! where he facilitated a session with youth from Food Bank and What a great role model . ” across the country . the Orange County In addition to her volunteer work , Curtis has Beyond the club , Pompilus contributes through Regional History made significant contributions to her school . As the Little Elevate program at Evans High School , Center , where each an International Baccalaureate Diploma candidate mentoring elementary school children — providing summer she volun - at WPS , Curtis focuses on global politics , computer a listening ear and offering words of wisdom . teers for the Adven - science and theater , balancing her commitment to “ If I know I can help , I’m going to do it , ” he tures in History community service with academic and extracurricular says . “ If I can make the world a better place , I Summer Camp ea - pursuits . She founded the WPS chapter of Rho will . ” gerly leading and Kappa , the National History Honor Society , and engaging young has participated in Model United Nations , where ZARA LWIN campers in themed she earned an award of distinction . Curtis also Lwin , senior at Winder - MADISEN XAVIER educational activi - performs with the WPS Theatre Troupe 6902 mere Preparatory School ties . The History and will be featured as Sally Brown in the upcoming ( WPS ) , exemplifies ded - Center recognized her dedication with the Volunteer Charlie Brown musical . ication and leadership President Award , which further fueled her com - Curtis ’ involvement in both her community through her extensive mitment to seeking out opportunities where she and school highlights her passion for learning and volunteer work and could make a difference . leadership . Whether she’s engaging young minds involvement in various At Lyman , Xavier is a member of the National at the History Center , debating global issues or community initiatives . Honor Society and the Interact Club . Both orga - performing onstage , Curtis consistently demonstrates Her passion for making nizations encourage service by high school students a commitment to excellence and service . a difference shines in within the community . Time spent volunteering every aspect of her life . at Nemours Children’s Hospital and Orlando’s CLERMOND “ KEVIN ” As a former participant Arnold and Winnie Palmer Hospital has shaped POMPILUS and now a volunteer for Xavier’s aspirations , inspiring her to pursue a The Royal International degree in neuroscience and a career in medicine . Miss Event , Lwin em - ZARA “ I am passionate about helping others and powers young girls glob - LWIN easing their stress , which I believe is central to ally , helping them chase both volunteering and medicine , ” says Xavier . their dreams and passions . She also bridges gener - Outside of her volunteer commitments and ational gaps through her involvement with the academic pursuits Xavier enjoys crocheting and Tech Savvy Senior project and the Senior First sewing , as well as reading , writing and playing Organization , introducing the elderly to new tech - tennis . nologies , including a memorable Oculus event Of her combined experiences Xavier says , last summer . “ These opportunities have allowed me to meet so At WPS , Lwin’s commitment extends beyond many new friends and people that have changed academics . She is an integral part of the school’s my life . I feel privileged to have grown up with a theater program , where she volunteers in technical CLERMOND role model who instilled in me the belief that vol - roles , acts in productions and assists with logistics . “ KEVIN ” POMPILUS unteering is not just a responsibility but a privi - Her enthusiasm for understanding global issues is lege — an opportunity to make a meaningful impact evident through her participation in the school’s on others ’ lives . ” Pompilus , a freshman at Evans High School , Model UN team , where she has attended the pres - remembers watching his siblings grow up in the tigious Harvard Model UN Conference for two AVA CURTIS Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida’s Walt consecutive years . Curtis , a junior at Disney World Clubhouse — awe - inspired by every - Lwin’s impact is not limited to local initiatives . Windermere Prepara - thing they were able to accomplish . Laughing as She participated in a service trip to Prague , tory School ( WPS ) , he recalls his 6 - year - old self firmly pressed against Czech Republic , where she worked with nonprofits has been a dedicat - the window of the robotics lab , “ I didn’t think I focused on sustainable farming , homelessness ed volunteer at the could do any of it , ” he says . and cooking for a shelter . Back at school , Lwin Orange County Re - Fast forward a few years and Pompilus not serves as a volunteer ambassador for on - campus gional History Center only excels in robotics and art , but he also mentors events , guiding parents during back - to - school for three years . At the younger club members . Already a seasoned volunteer nights and more . History Center , Cur - and community advocate , Pompilus is constantly Her dedication to environmental causes is tis enjoys sharing her driven to helping others however he can . evident through her work with Windermere passion for history Pompilus is an integral part of the Food for Prep’s Environmental Club , where she helped and working with Thought initiative in partnership with Second create a sustainable garden on campus and vol - kids through inter - Harvest Food Bank advocating for food security unteers at local nature preserves . She is also active active activities and both locally and in Washington , D.C . and providing in walk - a - thons and other service initiatives , and educational games . food kits to community members in need . contributes her time to the Orlando Science AVA During breaks , she Additionally , Pompilus is part of the Mental Center . Lwin’s impressive volunteer efforts and CURTIS enjoys playing games Health Myth Busters at the Boys & Girls Clubs of commitment to improving her community make such as Connect 4 with the younger campers — Central Florida , where he and other teen mentors her an inspiring example for her peers and a even when she is outplayed . dismantle mental health stigmas and promote standout student at WPS . ORLANDOFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM october 2024 ORLANDO FAMILY 41