Jack spent nearly a month this past summer traveling across southern Africa in order to distribute donations made by Lakehill families and to teach in a small Namibian school. He spent six hours a day teaching English, language, and vocabulary skills to students in the school. When he wasn't teaching, he helped to organize and distribute clothing donations to the students and books for classrooms and the library that he help start with his family a few years ago. 

Sponsored by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), the award recognizes outstanding community service by young Americans. State Honorees will be named in February. 

"Young people who contribute their time and talents to their communities are role models for all of us," said Prudential Chairman and CEO John R. Strangfeld. "We salute their dedication, their achievements, and their spirit of community."

Lakehill Headmaster Roger L. Perry praised Pippen for his dedication to volunteer service. "Jack continues to set a positive example for young people, not only for the children he helps in Africa, but for his peers who have been inspired by his service to others. We are extremely proud of his efforts."

Read more about Jack's efforts here.