"I Act With Respect"
A spotlight of inviduals from schools, communities, and from around the world who have taken it upon themselves to "pay it forward" as AWRA Ambassadors. They are vital role models in our society, we humbly thank you, and respect you!
Lauren Jesmain
"I'm a member of the National Honors Society and in the top 10% of my graduating class"My name is Lauren Jesmain and I will be graduating from Ballston Spa High School in June, 2022. I have decided to attend St. Lawrence University in the fall where I will major in Pre-Health and play softball. During my high school career at Ballston Spa I have played both basketball and softball. I’m currently a member of the National Honors Society and in the top 10% of my graduating class.
How did you meet Coach Rich Johns?
Coach Rich Johns and I met through Saratoga Miss Softball and Saratoga Thunder Softball, where I played for many years.
How did you hear about Act With Respect Always?
Act With Respect Always has a partnership with Saratoga Miss Softball in order to teach and motivate young girls to become role models in their communities.
How has the Act With Respect Always mission affected you personally?
Through AWRA I believe it is especially important to teach respect and compassion to younger children so that they can spread the word wherever their lives take them.
Please share with us how you have, or will in the future “Pay it Forward”
Throughout the years I have volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House, Brookside Museum, the Ballston Spa Rotary, and many other locations within my community. It is my objective to live this by example and bring the AWRA philosophy to St Lawrence University.
How would you describe the Act With Respect Always mission to others?
The AWRA mission has taught me that treating everyone with respect can have a huge impact on the individual as well as a significant impact on the community over time.
Would you recommend Rich to speak about Respect to others?
It is well worth hearing Coach speak about AWRA. I am honored to be a part of AWRA, to hear Coach Rich Johns demonstrate what his “99” is, and to demonstrate my “99”. I want to spread to others in the world what their 99 can be!