Students from 22 Fairfax County public schools have been named recipients of the 2019 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County, designed to recognize young people who work as peacemakers.  Recipients were recognized at a reception on March 10 at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax.

Lauren Haymes is president of Blossoming Beauties, a student group that engages in team-building activities and school and community projects. She has helped the group conduct charity drives and fundraisers, including collecting food for hurricane victims and those in need locally. She also serves as a champion for her peers.

For more coverage see the Mount Vernon Gazette article and the FCPS News Release!