Teacher Vardina Harrington seized the moment with a lesson on awards in the Lucille W. Gorham Intergenerational Community Center afterschool program.

“What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word ‘award?’” asked Harrington, a 2011 East Carolina University graduate.

The third- and fourth-grade students raised their hands with answers: a prize, achievement, awards day.

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