The tragic events of Sept. 13, certainly changed the course of Freeman High School senior Jackson Clark’s final year in high school, but they didn’t change the quality of his character.
Jacob Allen isn’t a valedictorian. For whatever reason, he wasn’t wired that way. He has had struggles learning. But one thing that others treasure about the Valley Christian School senior is his servant’s heart. Allen will graduate with a 2.75 grade-point average. But he’s particularly proud of the 3.27 GPA he earned last semester.
If you find yourself believing the cliché that all teenagers are self-centered narcissists, prepare to have your world rocked as you get acquainted with Dawson Gillingham, a senior at Spokane Valley High School.
Sofia Novochekhova migrated with her family from Russia when she was 5 years old. She is about to graduate from Medical Lake High School as an accomplished student musician, one of the best in the Spokane region.
Despite losing her mom during her sophomore year, Cassandra “Cassie” Padgham, a senior at Gonzaga Preparatory School, has shown resilience and used the experience to find silver linings and as inspiration in her pursuit to become a nurse.
