Renaming 168th Avenue Southeast to “Patriot Way” to honor Liberty High School students is headed to the King County Council.

The council’s Transportation, Economy and Environment Committee on Tuesday recommended approval of the street in from the the school in east Renton.

The idea Liberty students is to honor past, present and future students of the school. The recommendation from the TrEE Committee was the first step in making their dream a reality.

“The students worked really hard on this project,” said Council member Reagan Dunn, the committee’s vice chairman, whose district includes Liberty.  “It was a great undertaking for these students and a firsthand demonstration of Civics 101.”

Students have worked since the beginning of the year to bring about the change, said Liberty 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,” said Almy. “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 attitude’s, 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.”

The students were supported by ASB adviser Michelle Munson and School Resource Officer Deputy Dave Montalvo.

“As an alum and current teacher at Liberty, I am proud to call Liberty my home. When students, staff, families and our neighbors drive onto Patriot Way, we want them to feel welcome and a part of our Liberty community,” said Munson.  “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.”