Laurent watched as a tri-spine horseshoe crab moved slowly over the mud, searching for food. He focused on the horseshoe crab’s golden, protective carapace and the trio of juvenile golden trevallies ...

The Golden Horseshoe award is considered among the greatest honors bestowed upon students in West Virginia. “I am proud of each student who earned this elite honor,” Paine said.

He presented each of them a small golden horseshoe to commemorate their bravery for crossing the mountain. In West Virginia, recognitions date back to 1931. Local students to receive the honor are: ...