The Metropolitan King County Council unanimously adopted legislation Monday renaming the street in front of Liberty High School “Patriot Way.”

Renaming 168th Avenue Southeast has been a project of Liberty students whose goal was to honor past, present and future students of the school.

“Doing the leg work to make this name change a reality was a long, arduous process,” said Reagan Dunn, who represents Liberty High School on the County Council.  “The students worked hard on this project and should be proud of the lasting legacy they will leave behind for Liberty High School.”

“From the beginning of the year, the kids were excited about making this happen, renaming 168th to Patriot Way,” said School Principal Joshua Almy. “They learned about the process, got the paperwork, knocked on doors on weekends, got the signatures, and submitted it all to the county. They were relentless in getting this done. Anybody who knows the kids at Liberty High School would not find this surprising, that’s the make-up of our kids. Hard working, can-do attitudes, always focused on doing what’s best for Liberty and what’s best for the community. They make me proud to be an educator and even more proud to be a Patriot.”

“Liberty High School’s ASB has a vision statement that involves remaining dedicated to student leadership,” said Rachel Wittenberg, 2014 ASB president. “The legacy of this school’s impact on the community by the student body and ASB would only be furthered by changing the street’s name. Patriot Way is not just new words on a sign; it’s a sign of accomplishment for our school and a sense of pride for Liberty students that will make us even more successful and spirited in our leadership in the future.”

“As an alum and current teacher at Liberty, I am proud to call Liberty my home,” said ASB adviser Michelle Munson. “When students, staff, families and our neighbors drive onto Patriot Way, we want them to feel welcome and a part of our Liberty community. The students work on this project exemplifies what it is to be a Patriot – hardworking individuals who do their best to make Liberty, and our community, a better place for others.”