Salisbury High School senior Trinity Sobers recently received the Travelers Protective Association of America’s Altruism Award for her discipline, resiliency, leadership and commitment to both her peers and the community.

The award honors those with a selfless concern for the well-being of others and the staff at Salisbury High School determined Sobers was the most shining example of altruism at their high school.

The ceremony took place at Northampton Community Center.

Mike Anderson, a guidance counselor at Salisbury High School, spoke on Sobers’ behalf saying, “Her skills and dedication would be an asset to not only those in her chosen field of study, but also to the community she serves.”

Sobers presents herself always as focused and matured with her future goals. She has a continued commitment to her academics, extracurricular activities and the community. She has taken some of the most rigorous courses during her time at Salisbury High School and has a grade point average that is reflexive of her hard work. Sobers balances academics and activities with ease and is involved in various clubs such as the debate team, Euphoria, the school’s literary magazine, environmental club, the Anti-Defamation League’s “No Place for Hate” club and athletics including her role as captain of the swim team and the cheerleading squad.

In addition to juggling school and athletics, Sobers also volunteers her time in various community agencies and organizations and serves as a leader and an inspiration to others. Sobers plans to attend Temple University for kinesiology with a specialization in acupuncture.

E. Robert Fritz, manager of pricing at Knoll Inc., was a guest speaker at the event and shared stories about his successful career in business as well as some of his personal journey through life’s up and downs.

Fritz was a Louis E. Dieruff High School graduate and went on to graduate from Kutztown University with a degree in finance. Fritz commended and thanked Sobers and her peers at the event for their service and dedication to the community and for serving as an outstanding example for others to follow. Fritz offered advice to the senior student award recipients that “While life is always on the go, to remember to slow down and appreciate life.” Fritz also reminded students they will make mistakes, and when they do, to hold themselves accountable, but to be willing to forgive themselves. He shared how a positive attitude is everything and that they should always use their talents to make a difference. Fritz wished the seniors well in all their future endeavors.

The TPA Post L in the Lehigh Valley is a national nonprofit organization and the largest post of the Pennsylvania division. TPA has been around for well over 100 years and is known for its dedication to safety. The organization offers “Children Have an Identity” stickers for placement on child safety seats to assist in child identification in the event of automobile accidents and emergencies and the group implemented the painting of white lines on highways.

TPA also has a Post L Deaf and Near Deaf Trust Fund and at this year’s altruism award event, a check was presented to Parkland High School Senior Alex Ocasio.