She volunteers with Hughes Home for the Elderly, Habitat for Humanity and is a sign language interpreter. Darrell Joseph , a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School in Richmond, works with disabled adults and has helped organize fund-raisers for the Children's Miracle Network, Richmond Children's Hospital and Maymont Park Nature Center. Dario Kosarac , a senior at Catholic High School in Virginia Beach, fled Sarajevo at the age of 15 disguised as a priest. Dario has been recognized by the American Red Cross for his service at the school's blood drive and volunteers as a tutor for several organizations. Faith Patterson , a senior at Stuarts Draft High School in Lyndhurst, spends her time in a motorized wheelchair due to cerebral palsy.
Faith still finds time to serve meals to the homeless and volunteer at a local day care center.
Ashleigh Nicole Thompson , a senior at Hickory High School in Chesapeake, has become a strong spokesperson against substance abuse. Ashleigh has spoken at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. and attended the Pride World Drug Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Daniel Young , an eighth grader at Kemps Landing Magnet School in Virginia Beach, formed and serves as President of Operation Breathe Easy. He lobbied the Governor to proclaim January 29 as Asthma Awareness Day and the month of May as Asthma Awareness Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Daniel's idea to set aside a day and month every year for Asthma Awareness passed the General Assembly during this session.