A Cape Elizabeth High School student has been chosen to win $10,000 to use towards a cause she’s devoted to.
Freshman Aela Mansmann is hosting a student-led summit on sexual assault prevention in May.
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She’s working closely with other schools and a committee of 10 other students to discuss a wide range of topics like consent, bystander intervention, and how to recognize sexual assault.
US Cellular is recognizing Mansmann as a “16 Under 16: The Future of Good” award recipient for planning the summit, and her leadership skills.
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She says sexual assault prevention is a topic that’s important to her.
“My mom started the national organization ‘SafeBae,’ which will be hosting the summit, so I’ve always been raised in a household that these conversations were really prevalent in the house,” Mansmann said.
The student summit Mansmann is planning will be held on May 22.
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