The Rotary Club of Renton has recognized three high school December students of the month.
Nicole Beckwith is a senior at Hazen High School 4.0 grade point average.
She has been a member of Hazen swim, tennis, Drama Club, Gay-Straight Alliance (co-president), National Honor Society and Ignite Program.
She received Reflections state and district awards, Amzak Award in language arts and history, junior varsity tennis most improved, varsity swim letter and Girl Scouts bronze and silver service awards.
Beckwith has volunteered with Girl Scouts Renton Hills Day Camp and Renton Farmers’ Market.
She plans to attend either the University of Washington or American University in Washington, D.C. She hopes to eventually earn a masters degree in political science and international affairs. She then plans to work in the political-science field.
Erin White is a Lindbergh High School senior with a 3.7 GPA.
She has been a member of Environmental Club, Key Club, varsity track, varsity volleyball (captain), junior varsity basketball, orchestra, Girl Scouts and mentoring.
She has received National Honor Society Award, Top Ten Masonic Temple Award, Girl Scouts bronze, silver and gold awards.
White works parttime in a physical therapy office and as a lifeguard in the summer. She volunteers with the St. Vincent’s Food Bank, Regency and Talbot Hill Care Center and the Fairwood library.
White plans to attend either the University of Washington or Washington State University to study physical therapy and eventually open her own clinic.
Thearith Thy is a Renton High School senior with a 3.9 GPA.
He has participated in Green Team, Renton High’s newspaper The Arrow and soccer.
He has been awarded two student of the month awards for various subjects, as well as honor roll and soccer awards.
Thy recently moved to the United States and hopes to do some volunteer work this school year.
He hopes to attend the University of Washington or Massachusetts Institute of Technology to major in mechanical engineering and civil engineering.
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 comprehensive 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 were honored guests at a regular Rotary luncheon.
