JBS Student Honored by Berea College

{nl} Grant Henderson, a senior at The June Buchanan School, was honored recently by Berea College for his accomplishments in the field of service.  This month, Grant received the 2009 Berea College Pinnacle Scholars Award of Excellence.  Grant is the son of Clark and Grace Henderson of Pippa Passes, Kentucky.   This honor commemorates students’ accomplishments and dedication in the fields of science, music, or service.  High school seniors from across the region were nominated for this award.  Berea College faculty and staff reviewed the submissions and selected the top students to receive the award in each area.   Berea College was overwhelmed by the number and caliber of students nominated this year.  Grant has been chosen specifically out of more than 400 nominees and was honored at a formal awards ceremony earlier this month.