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The Milwaukee North Shore Rotary Club recognizes students in our area who demonstrate leadership with the “Service Above Self” Award.
Homestead High School is proud to announce that junior Caroline Oberneder is a recipient of the award. Student selection is based on commitment to community, impeccable character, and high academic potential.
“We are proud of Caroline for her outstanding contributions to our school,” said Eric Ebert, Principal of Homestead High School. “She goes above and beyond to create a positive environment for others and her overall spirit of inclusivity embodies the characteristics of a Mighty Highlander. Simply put, Caroline makes Homestead a better place for all.”
The Milwaukee North Shore Rotary Club recognizes students in our area who demonstrate leadership with the “Service Above Self” Award.
Homestead High School is proud to announce that junior Caroline Oberneder is a recipient of the award. Student selection is based on commitment to community, impeccable character, and high academic potential.
“We are proud of Caroline for her outstanding contributions to our school,” said Eric Ebert, Principal of Homestead High School. “She goes above and beyond to create a positive environment for others and her overall spirit of inclusivity embodies the characteristics of a Mighty Highlander. Simply put, Caroline makes Homestead a better place for all.”
Caroline is extensively involved with Best Buddies. Best Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Caroline is Co-President of Homestead Best Buddies, is a member of the Student Advisory Board for Best Buddies Wisconsin, and attended the Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana University.
While reflecting on her experience at the four-day leadership conference this past summer, Caroline shared, “The conference ignited a flame of thought on how I could better represent people with disabilities, and it inspired me to look for building more inclusive spaces in Wisconsin.”
This year, Caroline came up with the idea to expand Best Buddies throughout the Mequon-Thiensville School District beyond the walls of Homestead High School. “I wanted to give younger individuals a chance to learn about the mission of Best Buddies and how we can spread inclusion throughout MTSD,“ said Oberneder. “So far, Steffen Middle School is starting its chapter this month where I will attend their first event to speak and inspire those who would like to join.”
Caroline has also volunteered for the Special Olympics and Balance Inc. “Over 500 hours of volunteer service in their [Balance Inc.] summer camp and after-school program taught me numerous things, all about assisting people with respect for their autonomy and dignity,” said Oberneder.
Caroline Oberneder has shown a tremendous amount of leadership and continues to make a positive impact on the community.