Lauren Garner has played a vital role in Clemmons for more than 25 years, leading faith education at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.

 

Inspired by her upbringing in a tight-knit, service-oriented family, Lauren grew up volunteering and staying active through outdoor adventures and sports.

 

After earning her degree from Stetson University, she returned home to teach high school English and soon blended classroom work with church outreach.

 

Her journey brought her to Clemmons in 1999, where she transformed St. Leo’s educational programs, nurturing young people and strengthening community bonds.

 

Lauren’s impact is felt well beyond the church walls — from organizing programs and retreats to supporting her own daughters at St. Leo Catholic School.

 

Family remains central to Lauren’s life, with cherished lake time and deep roots in her faith continuing to shape her contributions to Clemmons.

Clemmons Elementary School has set a new milestone by collecting over 11,000 cereal boxes for the Clemmons Food Pantry.

 

The drive, energized by last year’s viral domino video, captivated the school with another spectacular domino display — this time culminating in a breathtaking spiral and towering centerpiece.

 

With generous support from Post Cereal in Asheboro, which matched up to 5,000 boxes, the local community’s involvement soared, as students eagerly brought in thousands of donations each day.

 

Organizers and children alike were inspired by the sheer volume and enthusiasm, underscoring the strong sense of unity throughout Clemmons.

 

Now, the school is ambitiously aiming to break the world record of 12,952 boxes next year.

 

All collected cereal will support local families, demonstrating the powerful impact of community-driven generosity.