Sister Youngs honored
Sister of Charity of Leavenworth Elizabeth Youngs, the Denver Archdiocese’s assistant superintendant of Catholic schools, was honored with the Colorado Excellence in Education Award for 2009-2010. The award, presented by the Colorado State Council, is given annually to a person who has demonstrated unparalleled leadership in promoting and advancing excellence in education. The award was presented by Russ Ramsey, director of AdvancED Colorado, at the John Paul II Center Sept. 9 during a meeting for principals of Catholic schools.