Two Sault Ste. Marie students will receive the Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award from Governor General David Johnston, himself also a Sault native.
Logan Clark, and Claire McCarthy, both graduates of Korah Collegiate and Vocational School's International Baccalaureate program, are set the receive their awards at 6:30 p.m. in Toronto.
The following is a release from the Governor General:
The presentation will take place at St. Clement's School, 21 St. Clement's Avenue, in Toronto, on Friday, June 20, 2014, at 6:30 p.m.
The recipients will be receiving the Award in recognition of their dedication and personal accomplishments within their communities.
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award's three levels-Bronze, Silver and Gold-encourage youth between the ages of 14 and 24 to pursue activities in four areas: community service, physical fitness, skills development and outdoor exploration.
Gold level participants also complete a residential project.
For more information, please visitwww.dukeofed.org.
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