Kay Schisler
526-6735
kschisler@wwps.org

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• Nomination Application Form
• Letter of Recommendation Form (Need at least 3 people to complete this.)

• is a high school graduate from Walla Walla Public Schools, graduated at least 10 years ago?
• is an exemplary citizen and has distinguished accomplishments in his/her community, profession, or career (need not be a current Walla Walla resident)?
• should be forever remembered for service to humanity, exceptional career achievements, or accomplishments in many areas?

With the Graduates of Distinction program, Walla Walla Public Schools wants to
recognize and honor the distinguished achievements of our high school graduates.

In addition, we want to pay tribute to school staff members who provided positive school experiences and were inspirational in the lives of these graduates.

Our Graduates of Distinction will serve as positive role models for current and future students. It is important for students to see how impressive their future accomplishments, both personal and professional, can be to our community and society.

As we celebrate with our distinguished graduates and staff members, we also bring honor to Walla Walla Public Schools. Quality education is our past, present and future.

Walla Walla Public Schools’ Graduates of Distinction program provides an avenue for recognizing high school graduates of Walla Walla Public Schools who have distinguished themselves in their communities, professions, or careers; and to honor the Walla Walla Public Schools’ staff members who were the most inspirational in the lives of those individuals.

Who may nominate?
Anyone interested in Walla Walla Public Schools.

Eligibility for nomination:

• Must have graduated from high school in the Walla Walla Public Schools at least 10 years prior to nomination.
• Need not be a current resident of Walla Walla.
• Need not be present to accept the award, but will make a concerted effort to be present or send a representative to accept the award.

How to nominate?
Complete an Application Form (available at Walla Walla Public Schools Curriculum Department), and send it to:

GRADUATES OF DISTINCTION
364 South Park Street
Walla Walla, WA 99362.

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 15. INDUCTEES WILL BE RECOGNIZED AT WALLA WALLA HIGH SCHOOL’S COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY.

Recognition is intended to honor Walla Walla high school graduates for outstanding achievement. The honor will be given to mature adults who are exemplary citizens and have distinguished themselves in their communities, their professions, or their careers. This may include service to humanity, exceptional career achievement, or accomplishments in many areas. Nominations will be held for five years, and will automatically be included in the selection process during that time.

A maximum of seven honorees may be selected during the first-year of this program. A maximum of five honorees may be selected during the second year of the program. A maximum of three honorees may be selected in subsequent years.

2009 Graduates of Distinction

2008 Graduates of Distinction

2007 Graduates of Distinction

2006 Graduates of Distinction

2005 Graduates of Distinction

2004 Graduates of Distinction

2003 Graduates of Distinction

2002 Graduates of Distinction

2001 Graduates of Distinction

2000 Graduates of Distinction

1999 Graduates of Distinction