The Loudon County Education Foundation (LCEF) each year recognizes students who excel from each of the county and city schools who are considered "Young Achievers". Each classroom teacher chooses a student who exhibits exemplary character and is a role model among his/her fellow students, but also has proven academic excellence. As a teacher, I enjoy selecting a student each year to be recognized at the Young Achievers Awards Night. 
This year Randy and I were so proud of Corbyn when we learned that she was chosen as her class's Young Achiever. Her teacher, Mrs. Brooks, had to submit her name along with a little write-up describing Corbyn's accomplishments. The annual recognition event was to be held at our church and we had looked forward to it all year.
Corbyn was invited to the Awards Evening that included a buffet of desserts like none other. It looked like Willy Wonka had done the catering. Corbyn seemed to thrive on the attention and greeted all of her friends who were also in attendance.
She had her portrait taken and submitted to the local paper, the News Herald where it was published in last Wednesday's edition. The same portrait was flashed on the big screen in the church on awards night. Her name was also printed in a bulletin which she was thrilled to note. Corbyn got to walk across the stage and shake the hands of several local representatives of companies and politicians who had sponsored the evening's event and awards.
She also received honorary certificates from the Loudon County Education Foundation, Randy McNally, our State Senator, and Jimmy Matlock, our State Representative. We are so proud of her!
Thank you Nana for staying home with the boys so we could attend. We know you wanted to be there for Corbyn and appreciate your sacrifice.
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