On Nov 8, 2025, the Somers Leos braved the 44-degree waters at Rye Playland for the Westchester Polar Plunge! ❄️🦁 Led by student heroes like Gabriel Stor, our crew raised thousands for Special Olympics NY, ensuring athletes with intellectual disabilities can compete all year long. We didn't just take the plunge; we brought the "Leo Spark" to the Sound. Read the full mission recap. 🌊⚡️

The Somers Leos hit the ground running in 2025 to support Maria Fareri Children's Hospital! 🦁 From high-stakes lottery raffles to mascot appearances at the Lions Carnival, our crew turned local fun into serious impact for pediatric cancer patients. Led by President Paige Cronin, we’re proving that Somers stands together for its smallest heroes. Read how we’re making a difference. 💙✨

On March 21, 2025, the Somers Leos hit the global stage at the United Nations! 🌍 From a tour of the General Assembly to the "Future of Service" conference, our crew saw how local action leads to global impact. We networked over lunch, met UN dignitaries, and discovered that the "Leo Spark" is a worldwide force. We aren't just students; we are the future of service. Read the full mission recap. ⚡️

The SHS Commons became a "Kindness Factory" on Jan 28th! Our Leos crafted 100+ handmade Valentines to bridge the gap with seniors at The Paramount Home and to celebrate the teachers who invest in us daily. In a digital world, these glitter-filled, hand-written notes are a reminder that everyone in Somers belongs. It’s about the "Leo Spark"—taking the time to say "you matter." Read the story. ❤️

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Somers Leos gathered at the Van Tassel House to turn a "day off" into a "day on." The goal was simple: ensure no neighbor in Westchester faces the winter without the essentials. What started as a student-led idea by Sean Donnelly, Gabe Stor, and Alex Donnelly grew into a massive community effort. By the end of the afternoon, the team had collected over 30 bags of winter coats, hats, gloves, and scarves.

Members of the Somers Lions and Somers LEOs took on the Mudd Run at Thunder Ridge Ski Area to support the United States Association of Blind Athletes. Led by Lion Vinny Papa, the group raised $2,000 for programs that provide sports opportunities for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Service sometimes means getting a little muddy.

Somers LEOs recently visited the United Nations for Lions Day at the UN, joining young leaders from around the world who share a passion for service. With more than 225 members and thousands of volunteer hours each year, the Somers LEO Club continues to inspire the next generation of community leaders.

In February 2018, 71 Somers LEOs took the plunge for Special Olympics at the Westchester Polar Plunge. Their bravery paid off, raising more than $27,000 and earning the top public school fundraising honor. The event supports year-round sports programs for athletes with intellectual disabilities and reflects the incredible service spirit of Somers High School students.

Somers LEOs braved icy waters for a powerful cause during the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. Seventy-two students jumped in at Glen Island Park and raised more than $39,000 to support Special Olympics athletes across New York. Their incredible effort helped fund an entire season of sports training and competition for nearly 100 athletes.