18 Under 18 Honoree: Frankie Silverman

As a student government leader, athlete and musician, Frankie demonstrates his commitment to his community in everything he does. Frankie was instrumental in helping lead successful community initiatives with student government at The Davis Academy, including raising money to buy car seats for local first responder vehicles and raising funds to send children with cancer to camp. Frankie has continued to grow and mature as a leader and in the leadership roles he pursues, serving as the student government president for 2019-20. As an athlete, Frankie leads by example with his great sportsmanship on and off the course. Frankie is also a musician who plays a variety of instruments, including the bass, which he plays for The Davis Academy Shabbat Rocks Club.

Activities and Awards:
Camp Barney Medintz, camper, 2013-present
Davis Academy Middle School Leadership and Training Institute
Student Government Association president, eighth grade, 2019-2020
Davis Academy Shabbat Rocks Club, plays bass, eighth grade, 2019-2020
Ahavath Achim Synagogue Ba’al Tekiah, one of five people to blow shofar at high
holiday services, seventh-eighth grade, 2018-2020
Davis Academy cross country team sixth-eighth grade, 2017-2020
Davis Academy Middle School Leadership and Training Institute/Student
Government Representative, sizth-seventh grade, 2017-2019
Davis Academy Drum Club, sixth-seventh grade, 2017-2019
Davis Academy Lion’s Pride Award for Cross Country, eighth grade, fall 2019
The Lion’s Pride Award, peer-nominated award given to one male and female player
on each sports team who exhibits true sportsmanship, builds team morale, and
positively represents The Davis Academy throughout the season.
Davis Academy Most Improved Golf Player, sixth grade, spring 2018

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