Renton Rotary Youths of the Month for September, October

Published 12:08 pm Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Rotary Club of Renton recognizes three Renton School District high school students as Youth of the Monthy.

After being selected by counselors at each of the district’s three high schools, Rotary members review applications and interview 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 guests at a Rotary luncheon.

September

Rotary Club of Renton September Youth of the Month are:

• Elaine Nguyen is a senior at Hazen High School. She holds a 3.9 GPA., has been involved in various class officer positions and gymnastics (captain), has received Athletic Scholar, Pride Award in gymnastics and track and field, works part-time at The Best Pho & Thai Restaurant and volunteers with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. Nguyen plans to attend a four-year university where she plans to study in the medical field to become a cardiologist, neurologist or surgeon.

• Nicole Cowan is a senior at Lindbergh High School. She holds a 3.7 GPA., has been a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, FBLA, Team Agape, Eagle Crew, DECA, ASB class officer and Ad Astra Choir. Cowan has earned Student of the Month awards in various subjects and Future Business Leaders of America awards. She plans to attend the University of Washington and to major in graphic design, business or education.

• Trung Doan is a senior at Renton High School. He holds a 3.8 GPA., is involved with Key Club, Green Team, National Honor Society, Science Club, ASB class officer and Ping Pong Club. Doan is on the honor roll, received a varsity letter for cross country and the Matter of the Heart Award. He volunteers with Co Lam Pagoda Youth Group, Key Club and Green Team. He plans to attend the University of Washington to study in the medical field and hopes to become a family practitioner or a general surgeon.

October

Rotary Club of Renton October Youth of the Month are:

• Alisha Piazza is a senior at Hazen High School. She holds a 4.0 GPA., has been involved in National Honor Society, Gordy’s Guide, STEM Club, cross country and track, has received National Merit Scholar finalist, AAUW Certificate of Excellence, AP Scholar with Honor, Varsity & Scholar Athlete and volunteers with the Renton Youth Council. Piazza plans to attend a four-year university, possibly out-of-state, where she wants to study biology. She hopes to one day work in a biology-related field.

• Emmanuel Suarez Jr. is a senior at Lindbergh High School. He holds a 3.7 GP.A., has been a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, DECA, International Club, Leadership and ASB positions. Suarez has earned Student of the Month awards in various subjects and was given the Outstanding WASC presenter award. He works part-time at Hollister and volunteers at the Renton Farmers Market. Suarez would like to attend UCLA to major in psychology. He would also like to become an actor.

• Sheryll Acoba is a senior at Renton High School. She holds a 3.2 GPA., is involved with Key Club, Green Team, Relay for Life, Renton Peer Mentors and has received Honor Roll awards. She volunteers with Birthday Dreams by wrapping gift boxes, making ribbon and goody-bags. Sheryll plans to attend a four-year university in Washington in hopes of becoming a prenatal or neonatal nurse.