Lower Merion HS Honored For Getting Students Registered To Vote

ARDMORE, PA — Lower Merion High School has been honored for its efforts to get students registered to vote.

The Pennsylvania departments of State and Education announced 37 high schools in the commonwealth won Governor’s Civic Engagement Awards during the 2022-23 school year.

Among the winners is Lower Merion High School

LMHS is one of 31 schools to earn Gold Level Awards for registering to vote at least 85 percent of their eligible students.

Six schools won Silver Level Awards for registering to vote at least 65 percent of their eligible students.

In total, about 200 students helped register 3,519 of their peers to win Gold or Silver level awards for their schools.

"These prestigious awards honor high school students who engage their peers in the electoral process and empower them by ensuring their voice will be heard in determining the future of our country," Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt said.

Additionally, 28 students from across the commonwealth won Student Poll Worker Awards for participating in a voter registration event at their school and serving as a poll worker in their communities on Election Day.

"Those students who served as poll workers on Election Day played an especially important role in our democracy by enabling others to vote," Schmidt said.

"The GCEA program provides our students with an excellent, hands-on experience in civics education," Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin said. "Congratulations to this year’s winners, and thanks to all the school administrators, teachers, and parents who supported their efforts."

The Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont also earned the gold level award.