Wa-Hi teacher honored by WSU freshman

Class of 2007 Walla Walla High School graduate Kaori Lynn Graybeal, a current Washington State University freshman, named Gary Peasley as the teacher who made the greatest difference in her life and education. WSU students who were selected as Regents Scholars were asked by the WSU education program to nominate a former teacher for this special WSU recognition.

Peasley and his family were invited to attend a dinner banquet in the education building on campus at WSU as part of the recognition program. WSU President Elson S. Floyd handed out the awards and the assistant dean of education was the events main speaker. Peasley was given a special plaque in recognition of this honor and four WSU football tickets for the night game against the University of Idaho.

"Anytime a student or past student says something nice about you it fills you up," Peasley said. "It reminds you of the powerful influence teachers can have on kids and their lives and the awesome responsibility that comes with it."