Sydnee Ollman is a junior at Nicolet High School and one of two students selected as a Service Above Self recipient who demonstrates a commitment to the community through service and volunteerism, impeccable character, and high academic potential and performance. She is an active member of Best Buddies, a group of students who create opportunities for one-on-one friendships and inclusive activities for people with intellectual disabilities. Sydnee also volunteers her time coaching multiple youth volleyball teams throughout the community, and sharing her passion for art by helping teach adults ceramics. She is a leader for Art Club and Link Crew, both aiming to have a positive impact on our school culture. Sydnee intentionally works to make Nicolet a better place by taking the time to get to know others and to include students of all abilities along the way. Nicolet teachers say Sydnee is amazing, positive, welcoming, empathetic, kind, and always willing to help those around her, making her deserving of the Service Above Self Award.

Demian Harris is a junior at Nicolet High School and one of two students selected as a Service Above Self recipient who demonstrates a commitment to the community through service and volunteerism, impeccable character, and high academic potential and performance. He is passionate and a leader in helping raise money to give back to our school and our community. Demian is one of our students recognized for bringing Pencils of Promise to Nicolet, an organization that aims to raise funds and give back to underserved schools around the country, where he serves as the financial advisor. Demian takes on many leadership roles as a member of the National Honor Society, the French Honor Society, French Club, as a varsity football player, and on the varsity track team. He is also an active member of Nicolet’s Symphonic Band and a Link Leader, and he volunteers with his family at local soup kitchens. Demian is described by his teachers as absolutely outstanding, generous, caring, genuine, and so very deserving of the Service Above Self Award.