Student Achievement

Christopher Norton-Watercare Industrial Services Student Achievement Highlight

 An Eagle Scout, fantastic chemistry student, and all-around outstanding person, WHS Senior Chris Norton will be hard to replace when he graduates this June.  Chris’s many activities include National Honor Society, the Interact service club, helping younger students as a STAR mentor, running the soundboard for the Washburn Auditorium, and working at various sports events.  The only WHS sophomore ever to earn a 5 on the Advanced Placement Chemistry exam, Chris plans to attend the U of WA and become a computer engineer.  An example to us all, this amazing young man stands up for what he believes and will soar high in life.  Our very best wishes go with him.

Eidelynn Stagg selected to study in Germany next year

Washougal High School is proud to announce that sophomore  Eidelynn Stagg has won the prestigious Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarship.  This all-expenses paid, full academic year stay in Germany is funded by both the United States and Germany.  Her trip begins in July with a one-week stay in Washington D.C.  Upon her arrival in Germany, Eidelynn will attend a four-week, intensive immersion program of language study.  After meeting her permanent host family, Eidelynn will attend the Gymnasium in her city which is the prep school for university students in Germany.  Eidelynn is one of only 250 students selected throughout the United States. 

Travis Hibbs winner of Clark Public Utilities’ Stream Team 2011 Watershed Reflections Contest.

Travis Hibbs is a junior at Excelsior High School in Washougal School District. His photograph was selected as the winner for the 9-12th grade category in visual arts.

This year’s theme was "We all live in a Watershed". Teacher Trudy Tkach incorporated the watershed project into her botany class. Students could choose to write a poem or short story, take a photograph or paint a picture.

“It was great to see a student take interest in learning more about the local watersheds and Travis made an effort to go above and beyond the expectations of the assignment. We are all very proud of him,” said Tkach.

Travis and other winners were announced at Clark Public Utilities’ Earth Day celebration April 23.

Rotary Scholar of the Month for May:  Zechariah Friedrich

 Zechariah Friedrich was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for May 2011.  Zechariah is a sophomore at Washougal High School, and has a 3.85 GPA. WHS Spanish teacher Rochelle Aiton says “Zechariah Friedrich is a well-rounded, intelligent and diligent student.  He consistently achieves excellence in his work and in his relationships with other students. He has been a pleasure to have in class this year and I look forward to seeing what the future brings him.”  His Math teacher, Karen Wysaske, describes him as “a positive and polite young man” noting that he “uses his class time wisely and helps others without being asked.”  WHS Soccer coach Charlie Boyce says Zechariah is a coaches dream; he has great attitude and is a tremendous teammate!  Chemistry teacher Bruce Stanton says Zech is an excellent chemistry student.

Congratulations Zechariah Friedrich!