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New Kent Sheriff’s Office presented three New Kent students with the Kip Kephart citizenship award. Each year a student from each elementary school and the middle school are recognized by school staff members in areas of good citizenship that includes good behavior and positive characteristics. Each winner receives a cash award, certificate, and name engraved on a plaque. Above, Julian Vogt of New Kent Elementary accepts the award. With him are (l to r) assistant principal David Baum, principal John Moncrief, Sheriff F.W. “Wakie” Howard, mother Shannon Vogt, father Jarret Vogt, and Steve Rula of Kip Kephart foundation.