A seventh grader at Thomas Hunter Middle School was among the honored guests at a program held at Mount Vernon on Jan. 7, as Gov. Glenn Youngkin, alongside U.K. leadership, presented a “twin” time capsule to the U.S. Department of the Interior in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Last spring, Avelia Payne was one of several students who contributed to the Expression of Freedom contest. The contest asked students to send their art and poetry to express patriotic ideas for the 250th anniversary of the United States. Payne was among the selected winners and a copy of her art was placed under the statue of George Washington in Trafalgar Square, London, within a 250-year time capsule. Last week, Youngkin met at Mount Vernon with Deputy U.K. Prime Minister David Lammy and invited the students to join them at George Washington’s home for the presentation. “As the birthplace of American independence and the home of George Washington, Virginia is honored to help lead this meaningful c...