12 high school students honored with peacemaker awards
Brooke Spurlock - 13
Twelve high school students in Clark County were honored during Clark State College’s 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration Friday.
The annual Peacemaker Awards are presented to local high school students recognized for their ability to resolve conflict in a positive way and assist in bridging cultural and social differences within their schools.
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Here are 2 of the winners (from GISA) and comments from their nominating letters:
Riley Champ, Global Impact STEM Academy (GISA)
She is known for her kindness toward others, leadership ability, works hard, emerges as a leader in class activities, listens to others viewpoints and offers patience and understanding when they are different, and resolves conflict with diplomacy and poise.
Jaiden Welliford, GISA
She is driven, promotes a welcoming environment, has a positive attitude and internal drive for equality to create a safe space for all, a role model, is sentinel of the FFA chapter, collaborated with Master Gardeners and a camp counselor.
Congrats, Riley and Jaiden!! We are very proud of you!