WKU Honors 34 Area High School Scholars

January 11, 2007

Bowling Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University honored 34 seniors from six area high schools for their academic achievements.

Thursday’s annual High School Scholars Luncheon honored high school seniors who qualify for at least a renewable full-tuition scholarship to WKU. This year’s group has an average ACT composite score of 28.5 and grade-point average of 3.91 and includes 22 Governor’s Scholars.

The students honored at the Knicely Conference Center included:

From Allen County-Scottsville High School: Latosha Blankenship, Hillary Jones, Justin Morrell, Rachel Peeler, Zachary Rockrohr, Christopher Walden, Maegan Young.

From Butler County High School: Audrey Embry, Katie Kirby, Geoffrey Wallace.

From Edmonson County High School: Lauren Caudill, D.J. Duvall, Jasmaine Hollis, Stephanie Johnson, Rachel Priddy, Rachel Ryan, Ashley Saling, Elizabeth Tinker, Meghan Tunks.

From Franklin-Simpson High School: Robert Coates, Ginny Hain, Stefanie Jones, Molly McLaren, Julianne Metzger, Dora Van Zee, Ilse Zoerb.

From Logan County High School: Jessie Crawford, Jordan Herron, Sara Holliday, Christie Howard, Ashley Johnson.

From Russellville High School: Abby Clark, Alex Koller, Nathan Sindorf.

Thursday’s luncheon was one of five recognition ceremonies WKU is conducting this month. WKU will honor students from the Owensboro area on Jan. 18 and students from the Elizabethtown area on Jan. 23.

For information, contact Andy Wagoner at (270) 745-2755.

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