Milo Golding, a rising Lexington senior, was named the winner of Google’s national 2021 Doodle for Google competition.
In May, Golding became one of the five national Doodle for Google finalists for his Doodle titled “Finding Hope.” Google executives then selected Milo as the winner in June.
On Tuesday, June 15, millions of users will see his artwork featured on Google’s homepage for 24 hours. Golding will also receive a $30,000 college scholarship and Google hardware. His school, Lexington Christian Academy, will receive a $50,000 technology package.
“Milo is one of those truly special young people who makes our school, community, commonwealth, nation, and world a better place,” says LCA Head of School, Dr. Scott Wells. “Milo’s message of hope is a powerful and courageous statement that inspires those around him to be a difference in the lives of others. This morning, he inspired our nation when word of his story broke in the news.”
Doodle for Google is an annual art contest open to students in grades K-12 nationwide. This year, students were invited to submit an artistic interpretation of the theme, “I am strong, because…” for the chance to have it featured on Google.com, along with receiving scholarships and tech packages for their schools.
In describing his doodle, Milo says, “I am strong because I have hope. I once asked my father how he overcame obstacles and became who he wanted to be. Hope, hope keeps me strong. After I unexpectedly lost him at 13 due to a heart attack, it helped me overcome grief and support other children who lost loved ones.
This article also appears on page 11 of the 2021 Annual Lexington Families Guide.
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