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Local students recognized at MLK observance day youth program
Elondia Harden
Elondia Harden - photo by Photo by Sandi Van Orden
Sandi Van Orden
Updated: Jan. 22, 2009, 5:50 p.m.

Local students were awarded for posters and essays at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Youth Program.

Elondia Harden, theme winner, Robin Smith, essay 6-8 grade winner and Jasmine Nethels, essay 9-12 grade winner, all spoke at the event.

There was also singing and praise dancing at the event.

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. (ret.) Kenneth Bowers gave the “I have a dream” speech.