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Overall Young Man & Young Woman Award Winners

Heather Price-Wright and Ben Grossman were selected as this year's Outstanding Young Man & Young Woman overall winners.


Heather Price-Wright, Overall Outstanding Young Woman
As a junior at North High School, Heather has been very active in theater and arts at the Phoenix Center for the Arts. Heather has contributed to more than 10 plays, most recently in Godspell, which was nominated for several AriZoni awards. Heather also sings for the City Jazz Monday night combo and big band. In her spare time, she also volunteers at the Golden Gate Community Center. In the future, Heather hopes to be a published writer.
The teacher that has had the greatest impact on Heather is Mr. Paul Lowes her freshman History teacher.



Ben Grossman, Overall Outstanding Young Man
Starting at a young age, Ben Grossman has committed himself to fundraising and member recruitment for the American Cancer Society. Now a junior at Chaparral High School, he takes part in multiple clubs including speech and debate and the school orchestra. Working his way to a leadership position in most activities, he is mastering the skills to work and gain support for non-profit organizations.
Barbara Wissman, an English teacher at Chaparral High School has proven to be an invaluable mentor in his life.


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