More than 220 eighth-graders were honored for their knowledge of West Virginia history Tuesday as the Department of Education hosted the Golden Horseshoe ceremonies at the state Culture Center in Charleston. More than 15,000 West Virginia students have received the Golden Horseshoe Award since 1931. Thousands of eighth graders take the Golden Horseshoe exam each year and the top-scoring students in each county receive the prestigious award. The test is the longest running program of its kind in the United States.