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Student Earns Congressional Award Gold Medal

Congratulations to Alyssa Anderson (Class of 2024), who was awarded the Congressional Award Gold Medal – the U.S. Congress’ highest honor for youth – and invited to an event in the award winners’ honor in Washington, DC!
Gold Medalists have committed themselves for at least two years to goal-setting and community involvement. To earn the award, a participant must log a minimum of 400 hours of Voluntary Public Service, 200 hours of Personal Development, 200 hours of Physical Fitness, and a five-day, four-night Expedition or Exploration.
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Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.