Allie Paschall, a resident of Paris, Tennessee, and a student in the Hollow Rock-Bruceton Special School District, has earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest level of achievement recognized by the United States Congress for youth.
The Congressional Award Gold Medal is awarded to fewer than 800 recipients nationwide and represents years of sustained commitment to voluntary public service, personal development, physical fitness, and exploration. In Tennessee, only 10 individuals received the Gold Medal last year, underscoring the exceptional nature of Paschall’s accomplishment.
To earn this distinction, Paschall completed:
552.5 hours of volunteer service
221 hours of personal development