Michael Knopp reaches Eagle Scout rank

Michael Knopp was recently awarded the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest given to Boy Scouts. Knopp is a member of Troop 210. He is the son of Walter Knopp and Bonita Greene of Mead. For his project, he raised $10,000 and worked with state officials to install a toilet at the summit of Mt. Spokane State Park near the Vista House. Knopp is a student at Mt. Spokane High School.

“Katherine Wyrick of Spokane received a $5,000 award University Achievement Award from Washington State University. She is the daughter of Laine and Dani Rae Wyrick of Spokane and will graduate from Mead High School in June.

“North Central High School announced its recipients of scholarships and awards for the 2006-2007 academic year. The students are listed by honors.

Academic Honors: Bethany Achziger, Chelsea Annis, Kelsey Beckner, Jassminne Burke, Rebecca Cabe, Greta Carlson, Makayla Cavanagh, Benjamin Champion, Jared Coon, Jenny Darcy, Tammy Douglas, Timothy Edwards, Genna Fong, Andrea Forsyth, Cedar Francis, Mary Graesser, Travis Green, Johnathan Hansen, Brandon Hare, Robert Hatch, Cody Hauenstein, Mary Howerton, Emily Humphries, Jenessa Johnson, Spencer Johnson, Tracy Johnson, Alicia Kahler, Sarah Kapeluch, Eric Kloewer, Neger Koorehpazan, Aleksandra Krotova, Erin Kruger, Inna Kuropatko, Jasmine Lefler, Andrew Martin, Courtney Michelson, Emily Nelson, Anna Olsen, Boone Plager, Aaron Robinson, Charles Rollins, Krista Schell, Kelsey Shears, Katianne Solin and Allison Swanson.

$5,000 Washington State University Achievement: Justin Anderson.

2007 Valedictorians: Maggie Capwell, $20,000 Washington State Scholar award, $6,000 Washington State Crimson award, $4,000 Western Washington University Presidential Award; Elizabeth Carter, Washington Scholar nominee; Rachael Goossen, Washington Scholar alternate; Arielle Hargraves, Lauren Harris and Nathan Holstad, $22,000 Gonzaga University Academic Achievement; Leanna Kendall, Charlotte Lefler, Devan Lockhert and Teresa Loe, $48,000 Seattle Pacific University, Washington Scholar nominees.

$56,000 Whittier College Greenleaf Award: Ashley Delzell.

$3,000 Central Washington University Academic Achievement: Welland Encorporado.

$28,000 University of Mississippi Athletic: Corinne Hawkins.

$12,000 Gonzaga University Leadership Achievement: Rachae Mason.

$1,000 Comcast Leaders and Achievers: Maren Meisen-Vehrs.