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**Saguaro High School Senior Honored with 2024 Bill Jenkins Youth Leadership Award**

Scottsdale, AZ – Brick Schultz, a senior at Saguaro High School, has been awarded the 2024 Bill Jenkins Youth Leadership Award by Scottsdale Leadership, Inc. This recognition highlights his exceptional contributions to academics, sports, and various student organizations.

Brick's involvement includes serving on the Make-A-Wish Youth Leadership Council and being a member of the National Honor Society. Additionally, he performed the national anthem at the Back-to-School rally this past summer.

The community congratulates Brick on his achievements and looks forward to his future endeavors.

Source: Scottsdale Schools

Source Type: School

Source Location: Scottsdale

Scottsdale, AZ

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