Community service & world travels for Beverly teen
In just the last couple years, Beverly's Joseph Alfano, has spent time on three separate continents. But despite the exotic locales - Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico and Australia - it wasn't entirely for pleasure.
Unlike many high school and college students who spend their spring breaks traveling and partying, Alfano has spent his volunteering.
The Br. Rice senior spent five weeks this summer in Thailand and Vietnam. In 2008 he did an extensive amount of volunteer work in Mexico (where he volunteered at an orphanage) and Australia (where he helped marine biologists research the Minke whale).
He's also been recognized for his community service by earning the Cook County Sheriff's Youth Service Medal of Honor.
Alfano's story was featured in today's Daily Southtown's "Stellar Student" section.
Congratulations to Joe.
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