Rocky Boy's Carter honored at Carroll College

Staff report

Rocky Boy High School graduate is one of three Carroll College students who were awarded

Carroll College’s  Raymond G. Hunthausen Outstanding Collegiate Citizenship Award.

Sapphire Carter, a senior from Box Elder, was nominated for her “passion, understanding, and dedication to social justice” through her volunteer work.

The selection committee chooses students who work to improve the lives of others through their own commitment of time, energy and compassion.

These qualities are evident in Carter’s contributions to multiple underrepresented communities at Carroll, as well as young children and senior citizens within the larger Helena community and Native American communities in Montana, a press release says.

On campus, Carter has been actively involved in numerous student-led organizations including the Intercultural Students Network that provides a support system through faculty- and student-led mentorship programs for students of multiple backgrounds and cultures transitioning into Carroll College, as well as the Organization of American Students and International Students at Carroll.

As a Native American student, Sapphire has served Native American communities in a variety of capacities including mentor, event volunteer and as a youth cabinet member for National Congress of American Indians in Washington, D.C.

The award for community service, presented to students who make outstanding contributions to the college or a community, has been a Carroll tradition since 1986. The award was named for Archbishop Raymond G. Hunthausen because of his exemplary commitment to peace and justice in his personal and professional life and his strong pastoral care for all people.