W.Va. students recognized by federal prosecutors

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Federal prosecutors are recognizing 88 high school juniors from throughout West Virginia as Ambassadors for Justice.

U.S. Attorneys Booth Goodwin and Bill Ihlenfeld honored the students this week at a ceremony in Charleston.

The U.S. Attorney’s Ambassador for Justice program honors high school juniors who have shown outstanding leadership skills and a commitment to social justice.

Goodwin created the program two years ago in response to rising school bullying and social media threats involving young people.

Nominations are made by school principals and administrative leaders. This year, 87 high schools in 46 counties nominated the students that were honored this week.

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