Recipients

Kendra Lyons is an East Fairmont High School graduate and majors in forensics examiner at West Virginia University’s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences. Kendra aspires to become a crime scene investigator and ultimately, a federal investigator, using her abilities – including her excellent observation skills – to serve justice. Kendra is the daughter of April Ford and Ralph Lyons of Fairmont. While at East Fairmont High School, Kendra gathered achievements in several academic success programs. She was a member of the National Honor Society, AP and dual credit scholar, student of the quarter for piano and art classes and she received the county-level award in the young writers contest. She describes herself as enthusiastic and said her inquisitiveness fuels her to push forward in her work.