Renton alum receives national award

Earl Martin was named the American College Counseling Association’s Counselor of the Year and was honored in February at their national conference.

Martin graduated from Renton High School in 1982 before graduating from Central Washington University in 1986 then again in 1989 and 1990. And in 2004 he graduated from the University of Washington.

Since 1990 Martin has worked at Everett Community College. He was “honored for his statewide leadership and longtime advocacy for counseling services at community and technical colleges,” according to a media release.

During his time at EvCC he has received a number of different awards and honors.

Ahead of the Class award

Out of 10 finalists, Hazen High School teacher Chris Coy was awarded the Ahead of the Class honor by the Renton Chamber of Commerce on April 13.