Laura Chu, a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, received the third place award at the Northern Virginia Rotary District speech contest finals from Contest Chair Chris Hoecke. Chu received a certificate and $250 for her speech on the topic, “Engage Rotary, Change Lives.” The speech competition was held at the Central Rappahannock Regional Library in Fredericksburg on April 5. Chu became one of nine finalists from throughout the Rotary District by previously winning the Falls Church Rotary Club’s speech contest. (Photo: Courtesy James Holcombe)