16- year old Lethbridge student to receive Duke of Edinburgh award
EDMONTON – A 16- year old girl from Lethbridge will be one of just 26 students receiving the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh “Silver award” in Edmonton on Friday (April 28).
Maren Evanson is a student at Lethbridge Collegiate Institute (LCI), and had to complete at least 52 weeks of preparation, training and service to even be considered for it. According to spokesperson Megan Fox, Evanson
worked for 52 weeks training and preparing for a four-day back country horseback tour in Banff.
The award will be presented by the province’s Lieutenant Governor, Lois E. Mitchell.
The internationally acclaimed program is divided into bronze, silver and gold categories. Each category has its own specific requirements for either service, adventurous journey or recreational projects.