2010 Scholarship Recipiants
13 Regional High School Scholars Honored

The Walla Walla American Association of University Women Branch honored 13 regional high school scholars during an April 22 a dessert reception at the Walla Walla School District Administrative Office.

The following honorees received Washington state AAUW Scholars certificates of Excellence and gift certificates:

Jessie Gow-Lee, technology,
Natalie Slusarenko, science,
Elizabeth Field, mathematics,
all from Walla Walla Valley Academy;

Rocio Escalante, science,
Andrea Cruz, mathematics,
Prescott School;

Katie Tompkins, technology,
Katherine Jubb, science,
Breanna Jaspersen, mathematics,
DeSales Catholic School;

Denali Molitor, science,
Kailee Willard, mathematics,
Walla Walla High School;

Charlie Marie Perkins, technology,
Tierra Kessler, science,
Elizabeth Pedroza, mathematics,
Touchet School.

High school teachers and administrators nominated the young women their for achievements in science, mathematics and technology, said Sue O’Neill, high school scholars chairwoman.

Their names are listed on the AAUW state website, along with winners from more than 30 other branches in Washington state. AAUW promotes equity in education for women and girls, encourages them to pursue careers in science, mathematics, and technology and awards scholarships for women at the local, national and international levels.

Pictured from L-R: Breanna Jaspersen, Rocio Escalante and Andrea Cruz

Pictured from L-R: Elizabeth Pedroza,Kailee Willard and Denali Molitor