Austin Schmierer named 2012 Washington Scholar

Austin Schmierer, an Odessa High School senior who plans on studying biology, has been named a Washington Scholar for 2012/2013. The other two scholars are Elise Loggers of Colville and Lucy Hill of Wilbur. The alternate is Cory Sago of Colbert.

The Washington Scholars program recognizes the accomplishments of four high school students in each of the state’s 49 legislative districts, three Washington Scholars and one alternate.

A total of 196 Washington high school seniors have been honored as Washington Scholars or Washington Scholar Alternates in recognition of their academic achievements, l...