Hardin County Schools has announced this year’s recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award, which recognizes five HCS alums who have excelled in their chosen profession or made outstanding contributions to their communities.
The 2024 class of recipients are Central Hardin class of 1994 grad Donna Preston Dennis, North Hardin class of 1985 grad Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Holt, North Hardin class of 1993 grad Lieutenant Colonel Jenohn Leshea Smith, East Hardin class of 1985 grad Gary Valentine, and North Hardin class of 1988 grad Mary (Cooper) Young.
“These five people are a true representation of how our graduates use their curricular, their co-curricular, and their extracurricular experiences to excel in their chosen career fields and in their communities,” said Hardin County Schools Community Relations Specialist John Wright.. “We look forward to honoring them next month. It’s going to be a great celebration.”
The distinguished alumni will be honored at a luncheon on September 26 at the Hardin County Schools Early College and Career Center. Contact HCS for more information.
