Redmond-area students are among Lake Washington PTSA Council award winners
Published 10:29 am Wednesday, June 10, 2015
The Lake Washington PTSA Council recognized 16 students and two staff members with awards at their annual Scholarship Recognition on June 1.
Five Redmond-area students were honored. From Redmond High School: Conner York — Redmond High School Award; Gillian Lait — Jane Wierenga Memorial Scholarship; and Julia Doherty — LW PTSA Council Award. From Tesla STEM High School: Yotam Ofek — Tesla STEM High School Award; and Madison Minsk — Bob Hughes Scholarship.
The Lake Washington PTSA Council began its scholarship program more than 35 years ago to assist graduating seniors with their college education. In 1990, scholarships were added for district staff to help defray the costs of continuing education.
Funding for these scholarships is provided by the 41 PTA units in Lake Washington School District and members of the community. Each PTA makes an annual donation to the scholarship fund and also contributes a themed basket for the Council’s Basket Auction, which is held in December. All proceeds from the auction go directly to fund scholarships.
Student recipients are selected on the basis of community service, leadership and academic achievement. Teachers are selected based on dedication to students, educational goals and service to the community.
