Whiz Kid: Megan D'Arcy Named Junior Ambassador to Neighborhood House

The "Whiz Kid" on Rochester Patch features extraordinary kids doing great things. This week, we talk to Megan D'Arcy, who was just named Junior Ambassador for the

Megan D'Arcy

Age: 17

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Accomplishment: While serving as youth committee chairperson for the Neighborhood House last year, Megan was instrumental in recruiting youth to service work around Rochester.

One of Megan's main focuses has been a coin collection drive that will put decorated "houses" at businesses in the city to raise money for the Neighborhood House programs, which serve people in need in Rochester, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills and Oakland Township.

Key to awesomeness: Linda Riggs, executive director of the neighborhood house, said Megan was chosen for the position because of her ability to recruit and engage youth from across the area.

"She has a sense of poise that makes her a natural leader," Riggs said. "I am confident that she will be a positive youth representative for Neighborhood House."

Megan is heading into her senior year at Stoney Creek. She is  involved in student council, National Honor Society, is president of her school's Key Club and is captain of the varsity tennis team.

This summer she is working part-time for U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow.

"I'm reallly excited to be the junior ambassador," she said. "I think this is a great way to involve area youth in organizations outside of their schools, and it helps so many people."

Megan is the daughter of Kelly D'Arcy and the late Michael D'Arcy. She lives in Rochester.

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