September 21, 2009

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Renton Rotary Awards September
Youth of the Month

Teresa Nguyen, senior at Lindbergh High School, was selected as the Lindbergh Rotary Youth of the Month.

Nguyen holds a 4.0 G.P.A. and is currently Senior Class President and has been a member of Key Club, Speech and Debate, Medical Explorers, Environmental Club, and held the Class Secretary position.

Nguyen's achievements include Outstanding Junior Award, National Honor Society Award, AP Scholar, Outstanding Scholar, Student of the month in several subjects. She has volunteered with the Asian Counseling and Referral Services and Harborview Medical Center.

Teresa plans to attend a four year university and become an orthopedic surgeon .

Rotary members recognize three Renton School District high school students each month as Youth of the Month.

After being selected by counselors at each of the district’s three high schools, a selection committee of Rotary members reviews applications and interviews students to identify those who will be selected as Youth of the Month.

The award is given to students who possess leadership abilities, maintain a good grade point average, participate in school activities and volunteer in their community.

The students and their parents are honored guests at a regular Rotary luncheon.