Kip Kephart citizenship award winners

The Kip Kephart foundation recognized one student at New Kent Elementary, George Watkins Elementary, and New Kent Middle School as winners of their annual citizenship award. Each recipient was nominated by teachers for displaying characteristics of good citizenship. Students received a monetary prize, a certificate of recognition, and will have their name engraved on a plaque that is displayed within the school. Above, Alyssa Monahan (center) is selected as New Kent Middle School’s winner. Accompanying her are (l to r) Sheriff-elect Joe McLaughlin Jr., principal Sammy Fudge, father Rick Dokos, mother Charity Dokos, Sheriff F.W. “Wakie” Howard Jr., and Steve Rula of the Kip Kephart foundation.

Jaxon Oliva (center) is George Watkins Elementary winner of the citizenship award. He is joined by (l to r) McLaughlin, father Dan Ward, mother Miranda Ward, Howard, and Rula.

Clara Goins (third from left) is New Kent Elementary School’s recipient of the citizenship award. She is accompanied by (l to r) Howard, mother Christine Goins, father Josiah Goins, Rula, and McLaughlin.