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Katelynn Gandolfi, University of Great Falls

Katelynn Gandolfi, a sophomore at the University of Great Falls, is a gentle leader who expresses immense interest in education. For the past eight years she has worked with Special Olympics, helping athletes achieve their goals in cross-country skiing, swimming and kayaking. Katelynn spends time working with Eagle Mount, a local organization offering an equestrian program for the disabled, where she helps them gain trust and grow stronger. In the local community she is also involved with grammar school teaching and reading. Through her extensive volunteering with children and in helping other students, Katelynn has plans of becoming an elementary school teacher and one day serving as a principal. Through her passion and dedication with education, Katelynn continuously inspires those around her to help others in need. Her hard work and determination will help her achieve her goals in education and much more.

Thanks to Campus Compact for all that you have done over the years to nurture the campus service and service-learning movement. When we started at St. A's 15 years ago there was a feeling among some campuses that we were seeing higher education's latest 'flash in the pan.' Instead it was the beginning of a revolution of ideas and relationships, and you guys have been fueling us all the way."

-Daniel Forbes, Director, Meelia Center for Community Service, Saint Anselm College