Jada Durham, a student at Kernersville Elementary School, accepts her award during the 37th annual Human Relations Student Awards held last week at the Embassy Suites Hotel. City human relations director Wanda Allen-Abraha congratulates a student dur ing the 37th annual Human Relations Student Awards. Each year the city’s human relations commission honors students who exemplify what it means to be a student leader. Human Relations Commission honors standout students BYTEVIN STINSON THE CHRONICLE _ Eighty-two students from local public and private schools were honored for their willingness to lend a help ing hand last week during the 37th annual Human Relations Student Awards. Since the inaugural celebration in 1980, the city's human relations commission has celebrated students who exemplify positive human relations in their dealings with others on such issues as anti-bullying, race relations, reli gion, disabilities, and even cultural differences. While stu dent athletes are often praised for their physical abilities on the field or court, human relations director Wanda Allen-Abraha said it is equally important that we shine a light on the students who are making a difference in the hallways and in the community as well. "These students are the creme of the crop and we want i—‘ — Photos by Tevin Stinson Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ Principal of The Year Brad Craddock encouraged students to be change agents during the Human Relations Student Awards last week. them to know they have the full support of this communi ty,” Allen-Abraha said. Superintendent Dr. Beverly Emory said, “It gives me great pleasure to congratulate the students here who repre sent everything that is good about our world.” Emory said although we are living in challenging times, if we watch what goes on in hearts, minds, and actions of young people, we have a lot to be grateful for. Mayor Allen Joines, and Mayor Tempore Vivian Burke also congratulated the students for making the city of “Change by definition is to make something better or dif ferent. We cannot afford not to allow change and we can’t afford to leave anybody behind in the changing process.” Winston-Salem a better place for everyone Before the students made their way across stage to accept their awards to the tune of cheers and applause of their parents, family and friends. District Principal of the Year Brad Craddock encouraged the students to continue to be difference-makers in the community and people who promote change. Craddock, who serves as the principal at Glenn High School, told the students change is the law of life and that it is necessary. “Change by definition is to make something better or different. We cannot afford not to allow change and we can’t afford to leave anybody behind in the changjng process,” Craddock said. After accepting her award, Jada Durham, a student at Kemersville Elementary School, was all smiles. As she left the stage, Jada vowed to be a standout student at her school. AT A TIME SAVE $1.00 — INSTANTLY AT FOOD LION WHEN YOU — BUY 5 PARTICIPATING ITEMS COMMITTED TO FIGHTING HUNGER IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES... ONE MEAL AT A TIME. lit 6 children face hunger in America. 11^8 people face hunger, and too often parents are faced with tough choices when feeding their families. IIN5 households served by Feeding America has a member who has served in the military. $1 helps to provide 11 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks. Food Lion guarantees a minimum donation of $300,000 (monetary equivalent of 3.3 million meals) from February 22 - March 7,2017. Meal claim valid as of 7/1/16. "For more information go to FeedingAmerica.org. FOODJKiLION * V