Congratulations to Durant Road Middle School sixth-grade student Ahkil Acharya, who recently placed third in the state Geography Bee Competition.

Ahkil won Durant Road's contest, which allowed him to compete in the state competition.

"We are extremely proud," said Durant Road assistant principal Patti Clinton.

Clinton said Ahkil was the only sixth-grader to place. Ahkil competed against about 100 students from across the state in knowledge of geography.

More news from Durant: The school is hosting an Open House for rising sixth graders at 9:30 a.m. April 15 for tracks one and three; 9:30 a.m. April 22 for tracks two and four. And those who attend the April 15 session will get the chance to hear Ahkil speak.

Durant Road is at 10401 Durant Road. Call 518-0021

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Brier Creek Elementary School will be honored at the City of Raleigh's environmental stewardship awards ceremony at Marbles Museum on April 22.

The ceremony will recognize Wake County schools' Energy Savers Program for promoting energy education. Wake's EnergySavers program is on tap to receive the National Resource Conservation Award.

The ceremony was created to honor programs that involve students and staff in learning about energy and environmental conservation.

Through Wake's EnergySavers Program, schools have created drought SwatTeams that monitor water conservation at their schools.

There is also a program called "Kids Teaching Kids" that encourages students to teach their peers and communities about energy.

Broughton High School's Student Action for the Environment program will also be recognized.

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Congratulations to the students of Wakefield High School's newest club Wakefield for Wishkids.

The club founded by student Taylor Carraway recently raised $1,750 for a little girl with cancer.

The club's sole purpose is to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The group hopes to raise $6,500 by the end of the semester.