Eighth-grader named as school’s Project 351 ambassador

Amirah Jeffrey

The Lincoln School is thrilled to announce the appointment of eighth-grader Amirah Jeffrey as its 2023 Ambassador for Project 351.

Amirah was selected by the teachers because she best exemplifies the values of kindness, compassion, humility, and gratitude, and demonstrates the skills of an aspiring leader and also exhibits a strong ethic of service, according to team leader Julie Reynolds.

“I’m excited about being able to meet other kids my age, and for having the opportunity to do something I’ve never done before,” said Amirah, adding the ambassador appointment came as a surprise. “I’m really looking forward to having a new experience.”

On January 14, Amirah met at Faneuil Hall with more than 425 ambassadors and alumni mentors for Project 351’s 13th annual Launch and Service Day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King. Launch Day kicks off 12 months of leadership development through unifying service, alumni mentorship, and enrichment through Project 351’s Service Leadership Academy. 

Over their year’s term, ambassadors develop the skills and confidence to mobilize schools and communities in four statewide service campaigns: Spring Service benefiting Cradles and Crayons, Hope & Gratitude Walk benefiting nonprofits selected by Ambassadors; 9.11 Tribute Service with the Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund; and Fall Service, which seeks to eradicate hunger through support of hundreds of hometown food pantries. At the close of their service year, ambassadors are invited to continue to hone skills and lead communities as a member of the Alumni Organization.

Amirah, whose favorite subject is English language arts, said she plans to attend L-S for high school and then continue her learning at a university, though she has not yet decided on an undergraduate course of study. She enjoys reading and listening to R&B/soul, especially the superstar SZA. 

Project 351 is an independent nonprofit organization that builds a movement of youth-led service by engaging an unsung hero and quiet leader from each of Massachusetts’ 351 cities and towns.