BENTON -- Two students at Thomas W. Kelly High School were awarded national "I Dare You" Leadership awards recently. Diane Klueppel and Jennifer Felter were presented the honor.

The "I Dare You" leadership award is made available each year by the American Youth Foundation in cooperation with principals, headmasters and 4-H county agents across the country. The award was first offered in 1941 by William H. Danforth, founder of the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis, who dared young people to achieve their highest potential and to influence others through lives of service.

In addition to a certificate of recognition, Klueppel and Felter received a copy of Danforth's inspirational book "I Dare You," and a scholarship opportunity to attend the American Youth Foundation's National Leadership Conference in Michigan or New Hampshire.