"The American story depends not on any one of us, not on some of us, but on all of us. I congratulate you on taking it upon yourself to contribute to the public good, and I'm proud to present you with the President's Silver Volunteer Service award in recognition of your 76 hours of service to this great Nation.

Throughout our country's history, the American story has been strengthened by those who combine an optimism about what can be with the resilience to turn that vision into reality.

I know I'm not alone in recognizing that those who are willing to step up and volunteer in service of community and country are essential to the ongoing work of forming our more perfect union.

By sharing your time and passion, you are helping discover and deliver solutions to the challenges we face - solutions that we need now more than ever. We are living in a moment that calls for hope and light and love. Hope for our futures, light to see our way forward, and love for one another. Through your service, you are providing all three.

On behalf of the American people, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to you for your volunteer leadership, and I encourage you to continue to answer the call to serve. The country is counting on you."

Letter from POTUS Biden

"This Certificate of Distinguished Achievement

is awarded to Vedh Krishnan of Deerpath Middle School in recognition of attainment acquired as winner of The American Legion School Award.

In Further Recognition of the possession of those high qualities of Courage, Honor,

Leadership, Patriotism,

Scholarship and Service which are necessary to the preservation and protection of the fundamental institutions of our government and the advancement of society."

American Legion McKinlock Post 264

"AIF gratefully appreciates your leadership, vision and dedication in conceiving, designing and executing the Junior AIF STEMPower 5K Run fundraiser to support students in rural India."

American India Foundation

"The Creative Arts Amazing Student Award honors two 8th graders who not only demonstrate outstanding creativity in all Creative Arts classes:

Art, Media Arts, Home Arts & STEM,

but also embody the Deer Path Middle School character traits of

Teamwork, Respect, Responsibility, Perseverance, Integrity, Caring & Compassion 

Vedh, you have been an unbelievable pleasure to have in our classes and we are very proud of the work you have created, as well as the positive attitude you display in everything that you do in all of our classes.

You are a natural leader and a wonderful young man.

Your possibilities are endless!"

Deerpath Middle School Creative Arts team