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AAUW Edmonds SnoKing awards scholarship, STEM honors

Published 1:30 am Saturday, June 10, 2017

By Herald Staff

AAUW Edmonds SnoKing awards scholarship, STEM honors
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AAUW Edmonds SnoKing awards scholarship, STEM honors
Vesta Baumgartner was awarded the American Association of University Women Edmonds SnoKing branch’s STEM Scholarship of $1,500. (Contributed photo)
The Edmonds SnoKing branch of AAUW recently recognized high school juniors for their outstanding achievements in science, technology, or math. (Contributed photo)

The American Association of University Women Edmonds SnoKing branch awarded its annual STEM Scholarship of $1,500 to Vesta Baumgartner, a graduating senior from Mountlake Terrace High School.

Baumgartner earned straight As, including in her college-level Advanced Placement courses. She studied Mandarin and Spanish, played in the band and competed on the track team. She plans to attend the University of Washington and plans to become a wildlife veterinarian.

The local AAUW branch also recognized the following high school juniors for their achivements in science, technology or math.

Lynnwood: Shannnon Hang, Kiara Sahagun and Emellia Nguyen

Mountlake Terrace: Ashley Klippert, Karen Benson and Trang Phan

Edmonds-Woodway: Klara Gaspers, Audrey Lindstrom and Olivia Olson

Meadowdale: Mika Vogt, Kathryn Graves and Olivia Gluth

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