Walla Walla High School students receive Exchange Club of Walla Walla Youth of the Month awards
Congratulations to Walla Walla High School seniors Zachary Sumerlin and Emma Burgess for receiving Exchange Club of Walla Walla Youth of the Month Awards this month. These students will also be eligible to compete for the Exchange Club of Walla Walla Youth of the Year Award and a special $1,000 college scholarship.
This year's Youth of the Month/Year Essay Theme: "Inspired by the power of community service"
"Exchange Club of Walla Walla recognizes that the young people of our nation represent America's greatest treasure. Through our youth programs, America is reminded how outstanding and promising this treasure truly is. For every youth project our club participates, we touch more lives. Get ready for a great school year."
Exchange Club Youth of the Month Students
Zachary Sumerlin - Walla Walla High School
Zachary Sumerlin's parents are Davy and Tawnia Sumerlin. He plans to attend college and major in forensic science. Zachary has been involved in sports throughout his school years.
He plays football, basketball and is involved in rodeo. He enjoys snowboarding. He was First team (unanimous), All Conference - Line and D-lineman for the Big 9 in football. He was first team all conference offensive lineman of the year. Zachary has been inducted into National Honor Society.
Emma Burgess - Walla Walla High School
Emma Burgess is the daughter of Dana and Melinda Burgess. She has attended Walla Walla Public Schools from kindergarten through senior year. Currently a senior at Walla Walla High School, she is the co-captain of the Varsity Girls Cross Country team, a 3rd year Varsity Track and Field letterman and a Scholar Athlete.
She was recently recognized as an Advanced Placement Scholar of Distinction and is the 1st chair clarinet and section leader in the Walla Walla High School Wind Ensemble. She hopes to attend Gonzaga University next fall and major in nursing.
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