05/27/2026
First-ever Chris Hefner Award given at Stony Point Elementary --
On Thursday, May 21, during the Fifth Grade Graduation Ceremony at Stony Point Elementary School, the first-ever Chris Hefner Award was given out to a deserving fifth grade student, Nyaomi Foote. The award was given in memory of Chris Hefner (inset), who retired from Stony Point after 28 years of teaching fifth grade. He was known as an excellent teacher who built relationships with his students. Chris passed away on April 10, 2026, after a brief and unexpected illness and his former coworkers honored him by starting the tradition of an annual Chris Hefner Award and having a portable mural painted of his favorite things by Keyley Sigmon of Keyley Shae Design Co. Pictured in this photo from left to right are: Chris’ former co-worker, Mr. Jordan Hefner, Chris’ wife, Tammy Hefner, Chris’ daughter and son, Lynee and Zach Hefner, award recipient, Nyaomi Foote, Chris’ former co-teacher, Chelsea Harrington, and Stony Point Principal, Jessica Mundy.
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