Nicole Chang, the Student Body President at Treasure Mountain Junior High School and renowned concert pianist, was recently awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Leadership Award from the University of Utah’s Office for Equity and Diversity.
In addition to serving as the student body president, Chang represents Treasure Mountain Junior High on the Park City Education Foundation Board. Chang is also the President of the Youth Board for the People’s Health Clinic. She is being honored for her extensive work to build bridges among cultures and communities, which she outlined in a personal essay.
In regard to her passion for the Clinic, Chang notes “The People’s Health Clinic offers health care to everyone in Summit County and Wasatch County who do not have access to health insurance. I think the People’s Health Clinic has built bridges among the diverse cultures and communities in the Park City area. It’s been an inspiration to me.”
On January 16, 2012, Chang will be a Marade (a march and parade) leader. Along with other dignitaries, Chang will lead the 1.3-mile walk from East High School to the Utah Presidents Circle. This is the 28th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. At 4:30 pm, Chang will be presented with her award at the Cultural Celebration in Kingsbury Hall.
by Julie Hooker, Advisor to the Treasure Mountain Junior High School Leadership class
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