Sally Heil, daughter of Jeff and Kelly (Kist) Heil is the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Model of Justice Winner from Valle Catholic. After graduation, Sally plans to attend the University of Missouri at Columbia and major in Biology.
On Sunday, January 17th, Sally was honored at a reception and award presentation in Boland Hall following the annual Mass for the Preservation of Peace and Justice at the Basilica of St. Louis. The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Robert Carlson.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Model of Justice Award is presented annually to high school students who have demonstrated a commitment to service to humanity through their attitude and their work in the broader community. These students have made justice a central part of their lives and have committed themselves “to the noble struggle for equal rights.”
“It will give you a rare sense of nobility that can only spring from love and selflessly helping your fellow person. Make a career of humanity.” –Martin Luther King, Jr.