Washington Scholars named

Walla Walla High School students named Washington Scholars
Congratulations to Walla Walla High School students Courtney Cox, Brelynn Hess, Madyson Gabriel, Emily Leinweber, and Sabine Vernon for being named Washington Scholars for Legislative District 16 by the Washington Student Achievement Council. This year a total of 654 high school seniors were honored as Washington Scholars from the graduating class of 2015, nominated by 263 high schools across the state.
Legislative District 16 number of recipients:
Kamiakin - 1
Kennewick - 1
Southridge - 0
Richland - 1
Hanford - 0
Touchet - 1
Riverview (Finley) - 1
Pasco - 1
Dayton - 1
Prosser - 1
Chiawana - 0
Walla Walla - 5

About the Washington Scholars Program
"The 1981 Legislature created the Washington Scholars program to honor the accomplishments of the most exemplary high school seniors graduating in Washington each year. The award represents the highest meritorious academic honor conferred on these young residents by the state’s government and education leaders. High school principals were encouraged to nominate the top one percent of their graduating senior classes for Washington Scholars recognition on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, and community service. Historically, designation has been limited to three Scholars and one alternate in each of the state’s 49 legislative districts. This year recognition has been extended to all eligible students nominated by their high school principals. Recognition as a Washington Scholar includes no monetary scholarship. The Washington Student Achievement Council administers the Washington Scholars program in cooperation with the Association of Washington School Principals."