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Tennessee Tech Alumna Rachel Baker Richard was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal.
The chemistry major completed 400 hours of voluntary public service; 200 hours of personal development; 200 hours of physical fitness and a 5-day, 4-night expedition or exploration.
To complete the expedition/exploration component, she organized a trip through the Ozark area of Missouri to learn about the history of the area. In 2020 she had also planned a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to likewise learn about the history and culture of the city and how it ties into the history of the United States.
Because of the restrictions due to the pandemic, she had to adjust to be able to gain similar experience through online resources, however was later able to visit the city in person and participate in a few of her originally planned activities.
Richard was also a Derryberry Award winner while at Tennessee Tech.
