Two RCS students attended the annual luncheon at the Sidney Grove Agape Center in Ellerbe, North Carolina on Monday to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Fairview Heights 5th grader, Sariah Thomas, wrote an essay to honor the theme "Never Lose Hope: Unity Wins,"and read aloud at the luncheon to the audience. And Richmond Senior High School Senior, Latasha Baker showcased a beautiful piece of art, also reflecitng the given theme. Both were awarded 1st Place in the Martin Luther King Jr. poster/essay contest, hosted by Mr. JC Watkins and the MLK Steering Committee. 

Other students presented their work at the Youth Extravaganza on Saturday, January 13th. Among those students were Ayana Griffin, an 8th grader representing Hamlet Middle School, Anahi Velazquez, 4th grader from Fairview Heights, Kerick Harriston, 2nd grader from Washington Street School, and Marcus Henderson, a 3rd grader at L.J. Bell. Each of these students shared their essay and/or artwork to honor Martin Luther King Jr.