• Aileen Isakharova, senior at Hazen High School. Aileen holds a 3.9 grade point average (G.P.A.). She has been involved in National Honor Society as vice president, Symphoni Club, Highlander Club, Breakfast Club, track and field, leadership team, swim team as captain. Isakharova has received outstanding junior award, academic all-star, scholar athlete award, honor orchestra, swim varsity letters. She works part-time as a lifeguard and instructor at Hazen pool; volunteers with National Honor Society, Synagogue-Eastside Torah Center, East Hill String Lessons. Isakharova plans to attend the University of Washington to earn a bachelor’s degree in biology. She hopes to become either a pediatrician or ultrasound technician.
• Elizabeth Traylor, senior at Lindbergh High School. She holds a 3.8 G.P.A. Traylor has been a member of Key Club, speech and debate team, vocal jazz ensemble and robotics club. She has received National Honor Society Award, student of the month awards in several subjects. Traylor volunteers with Key Club—helping students in a nearby elementary school. She plans to attend a four-year college or university where she will major in biology and social sciences. She is interested in a career involving biology, communication, history and human rights.
• Phe’Shay Locke, senior at Renton High School. She holds a 3.0 G.P.A. Locke is involved with ASB as vice president, poetry club as founder, wrestling as manager, volleyball and soccer. She has received the honor roll and choir letters. Locke volunteers with Relay for Life. She plans to enlist in the Air Force then attend a four year university to study English and education. After serving in the military and completing her studies, Locke hopes to become a successful English teacher.
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.