West TN student earns Congressional Award Gold Medal

BRUCETON, Tenn. — Allie Paschall, a resident of Paris 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.

To earn this distinction, Paschall completed: 552.5 hours of volunteer service, 221 hours of personal development, 234 hours of physical fitness and also planned and executed a five-day, four-night exploration.

“Overall, I was able to impact the students, as well as the communities around me–even by hosting an Ag Day–and dedicating a full day for students just to learn about agriculture and the different commodities that we have in our tiny town,” said Paschall.

In Tennessee, only 10 individuals received the gold medal last year, underscoring the exceptional nature of Paschall’s accomplishment.

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