Capria Davis of Kennedy High School and Carly Silver of Cedar Valley Christian School were among 22 area students honored at Monday’s 26th Annual Remembering Martin Luncheon at Kirkwood Community College.

One student from each Cedar Rapids high school and middle school is nominated for the honor by school administrators for exemplifying the ideals and values of Martin Luther King Jr., whose legacy is commemorated at the luncheon.

Davis and Silver, both of whom are seniors, play varsity basketball for their respective schools.

Davis also runs track, plays in the orchestra, is a member of the Student Advisory Council and is active in the Cultural Diversity Club and the Biology Club. She is involved with the Boys and Girls Club of America and is a peer mentor through the Best Buddies program.

Silver, who hadn’t played basketball since fifth grade, joined the Cedar Valley squad this year so the school would have enough players to field a team in its first year as a member of the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. She is also a volleyball player and participates in drama and choir.

Each student honored at the Remembering Martin Luncheon, which is sponsored by the United Way of East Central Iowa, received a medallion, a certificate and a $100 U.S. Savings Bond. The keynote speaker was Judge Romonda Belcher-Ford, the first African-American woman to serve as a judge in Iowa.