Congratulations to junior, Baird Johnson, who has earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal!
To earn the Gold Medal, each participant must complete at least 400 hours of Voluntary Public Service, which means sharing their time and talent for the betterment of the community; 200 hours of Personal Development, which can include developing social and life skills as well as interests, and 200 hours of Physical Fitness, spent in any way that improves their health and quality of life. Additionally, they must spend at least five days and four nights explorng a new environment or culture. Baird has been consistently working to achieve this award for over two years--the minimum time frame to earn the Gold Medal. Bravo, Baird! What an achievement!
Want to learn more about the Congressional Award that was established into law in 1979? Find out at www.congressionalaward.org.
