Renton Rotary picks November youth of the month

The Rotary Club of Renton has recognized three high school November students of the month.

Julie Vaisarova is a senior at Hazen High School with a 4.0 grade point average.

She has been a member Hazen High Earth Corps, Divina Voce, JV tennis, link crew Ignite Leader; Hazen academic all-Star, scholar athlete, vocal ensemble “Director’s Choice,” Renton Masonic Lodge “outstanding junior,” American Association of University Women certificate of excellence; has volunteered with Hopelink, Newcastle Weed Warriors and Bellevue Arts Museum.

She plans to attend a four-year university to major in psychology and possibly art history. She plans to work as a psychological researcher, studying childhood development.

Bethlehem Kebret is a Lindbergh High School senior with a 3.7 GPA.

She has been a member of Key club, International Club as president, Health Engagement Club, National Honor Society, orchestra, Honor Roll, Associated Student Body officers and the Ignite mentorship team.

She has also received class student of the month awards in various subjects, National Honor Society certificate of membership, Key Club certificate of achievement and the International Club certificate of recognition.

She plans to attend the University of Washington to obtain a

medical degree and to pursue a career as a pediatrician.

Tamthy Le, Renton High School senior has a 3.7 GPA.

She has participated in Associated Student Body office positions, Varsity fast-pitch softball, symphonic/marching band, Culture Club, National Honor Society and Key Club.

She was awarded most inspirational on her fast pitch team and

honor roll status, fastpitch letters.

She’s also actively volunteered with the local food bank.

She plans to attend a university to study in the science field and

possibly major in psychology.

She hopes to become either a counselor or a forensic psychologist.

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.