The Needham Exchange Club congratulates the 2023 A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Awardees Anna Rice and Jeniyah Joseph, both seniors at Needham High School.

The A.C.E. (Accepting the Challenge of Excellence) Award recognizes high school students who have had to overcome great physical, emotional, or social obstacles and are now eligible for high school graduation.

This program encourages students to overcome their hardships and get back on track toward a high school diploma, and it recognizes those students who are often overlooked for their accomplishments. This special recognition serves as a powerful example to all students that hard work and perseverance are rewarded.