Congratulations! Six local high-school students honored by the American Association of University Women

Thanks to Marilyn Mears for the photo and report:

Six senior girls, three each from West Seattle High School and Chief Sealth International High School, were honored recently by AAUW (American Association of University Women), Seattle Branch, for their achievement in the areas of Math, Science, and Technology. The girls were chosen by their schools and received certificates and a small monetary award at an evening reception at the Best Western Executive Inn on April 22. The speaker at the event was Renee Agutsama, a former high school science teacher who is currently completing her PhD in Public Health Genetics, with a focus on Genetics and Arts Education.

West Seattle High School honorees included: Abigayle Riggins (Math), Annalisa Ursino (Science), and Kristine Le (Technology).

Chief Sealth International High School honorees included: Monica Harris (Math), Gabrielle Fillis (Science), and Thy Duong (Technology).

[L-R in photo above – Ursino, Riggins, Duong, Harris; Le & Fillis, not pictured]

AAUW is a national organization which advances equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

2 Replies to "Congratulations! Six local high-school students honored by the American Association of University Women"

  • Eileen May 7, 2015 (8:17 am)

    This is a great honor – amazing hard work. Good job!

  • sam-c May 7, 2015 (8:25 am)

    congrats!

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