Two South Dakota Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Two South Dakota Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.: "Two South Dakota Youth Honored for Volunteerism at National Award Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Monday May 2, 9:28 am ET
Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell Pays Tribute to Young Heroes as part of Four-Day Recognition Events
WASHINGTON, May 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Two South Dakota students, Michelle Rydell, 17, of Vermillion and Molly Stehly, 13, of Sioux Falls, were honored in the nation's capital last night for their outstanding volunteer work during the presentation of The 2005 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The two young people -- along with over 100 other top youth volunteers from across the country -- received $1,000 awards as well as personal congratulations from General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.), U.S. Secretary of State (2001-2004), at the tenth annual award ceremony and gala dinner reception, held at the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History."