Soroptimist International recognizes four graduating students for their positive influence on others

CAROLYN LAPORTE Special to The Standard

KAWARTHA LAKES: Four young women graduating from our local high schools were recognized, on June 27th, for their peer leadership, with the Soroptimist Positive Influence Award (SPIA), from Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes.

Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes joined with these schools in their annual recognition activities. They presented this award to a female graduating student from each of the city’s four secondary schools, who models values, beliefs and attitudes which inspire others. The modest cash award, presented to a young woman for being an exemplary role model to her peers, focuses on positive character traits rather than academic or athletic achievement.

The 2025 recipients are:

Sofia Entzin-Telford, Fenelon Falls Secondary School

Rebecca Lang, Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute

Kynslee Cavan, St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School

Reegan Dobson, I.E. Weldon Secondary School

Ms. Entzin-Telford also happens to be a graduate of the Soroptimist GOAL (Girls of Action & Leadership) program in which she participated, at Langton Public School, several years ago.

Since the program’s inception in 2012, 48 young women have received the Positive Influence Award.

Soroptimist International of Kawartha Lakes is a volunteer service organization for women, dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls, in local communities and throughout the world. Founded in 2011, the club is part of Soroptimist International, where more than 65,000 Soroptimists, in 118 countries and territories, contribute time and financial support to community-based projects benefitting women and girls.