The Dayton LaSertoma Club recognized 32 Senior Students from local public and private high schools for service to their school and community at their 50th Anniversary Celebration of Youth Service held on March 4, 2010, at the Presidential Banquet Center in Kettering.  Featured keynote speaker was Archie Griffin, former OSU running back and college football's only two-time Heisman Trophy winner.  Each high school in Montgomery and Preble Counties were asked to recommend one student to receive this honor based on the countless hours they have volunteered in a wide variety of activities.  Many have served as mentors, coaches, and tutors for younger students; served at homeless shelters, nursing homes, and hospitals; and worked on summer projects in and out of the country.  In addition, they have spent many hours in sports, music, drama, school government, and academic endeavors within their school.  These 32 students represent the best in youth and make us proud of our future society. 

Spring Valley Academy congratulates senior Johannes Smith on this prestigious YOUTH SERVICE AWARD 2010.  As such Johannes received certificates from:  C. Mark Kingsee, Mayor of Centerville; Ted Strickland, Ohio State Governor; Senators Bill Harris, President of the Ohio Senate, and Jon A. Husted, 6th Senatorial District; and a letters of commendation from: Congressman Michael R. Turner, Third District of Ohio, and County Commissioner Dan Foley, President of the Board of County Commissioners of Montgomery County, Ohio.

Dayton LaSertoma is proud to be the founder of this International program and continues to hold the largest program throughout LaSertoma International.  LaSertoma seeks out those youth that are setting a pattern of leadership and service in their communities and to recognize and honor them for these efforts. Because this is a progressive award, from these 32 students, one will be selected as the candidate for the LaSertoma Regional Youth Service Award.  Those Regional recipients from throughout the US and Canada will be candidates for the LaSertoma International Youth Service Award to be presented in July, at the annual convention in Las Vegas, NV.