International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers honors student-athletes for excellence

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers honors student-athletes for excellence
Congratulations to Senior Sydney Christensen and Junior J.P. Wolpert for receiving the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Big Nine female and male athlete award for the winter sports season.

"These two outstanding Wa-Hi student-athletes are being recognized for their accomplishments in and out of the athletic arena," said District Athletic Director Don Wilkins.

Each season the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers honor a male and female athlete from each of the BIG 9 schools as athlete of the season. The selected athletes have demonstrated outstanding work ethic, citizenship, and academic performance.

"They have been great teammates and team leaders," Wilkins said. "It has been a privilege working with these outstanding young adults."

Christensen maintains a 3.9 GPA and was a member of Wa-Hi's 4A Academic State Champion volleyball team. She is also a member of the Wa-Hi basketball and track teams while carrying a 3.9 GPA. Wolpert maintains a 3.9 GPA and was a member of the Wa-Hi Cross country team and qualified for the state meet and finished in the top 15 in the state. He is also a member of the Wa-Hi track and field team and has a 3.9 GPA.