Walton Students Honored by National Charity League

The Gardenia Chapter of the National Charity League honored its graduating high school seniors for their commitment and service to the community at a formal Senior Presentation held May 5 at Olde Towne Athletic Club in East Cobb. 

According to Allison Wagasky, President of the Gardenia Chapter, “We are very proud of our 17 remarkable senior girls who will be graduating from  on May 25 and Roswell High School on May 27. The experience of being an active member of National Charity League has provided them with a wonderful foundation in community service and has given them the skills and confidence they need to take on leadership roles within their chosen college campuses and communities.”

The mission of National Charity League is to foster mother-daughter relationships in a philanthropic organization committed to community service, leadership development and cultural experiences. The Gardenia Chapter is a relatively new chapter serving East Cobb, East Cherokee and Roswell. The 250 or more members currently serve 13 local philanthropies and contributed over 4,000 hours this past year.

Three members of the 2011 senior class received top service awards for league and philanthropy hours for contributing a total of 240 hours. The three honorees are Lauren Cerny, of Roswell High School and Katie Wagasky and Caroline Laszcz, both of Walton. In addition, Katie Wagasky received the Merci Award for contributing the most philanthropy hours -- 80 -- of any member.

“National Charity League has been an opportunity to step out of my comfort zone by experiencing different walks of life through the people I have met, and to become closer to my mother,” Katie Wagasky said.