Auburn’s Miranda Martens continues to shine.
Martens received the American Legion Award for being the most outstanding student at Mt. Baker Middle School. The Legion honor recognizes students who exemplify courage, honor, leadership, patriotism, scholarship and service.
In addition, the U.S. Achievement Academy named Martens an All-American Scholar At-Large award winner for her academic achievements.
The Auburn School District earlier recognized her for being an outstanding student. She also was a Kiwanis Student of the Month.
Martens, who will be attending Auburn Riverside High School this fall, ultimately plans to attend the University of Washington to study and pursue a career in a medical field.
“The accomplishment of my educational and career objectives would offer me countless opportunities to assist the less fortunate members of my community and therefore contribute to the improvement of society in general,” Martens said of her goals.
At Mt. Baker, Martens was actively involved in student government as ASB president. She played the clarinet in the school band and is an accomplished pianist.
On the field, Martens played fastpitch and city rec softball, school and club volleyball. She also has pursued horse riding and theater. She attends Grace Community Church.
Martens, daughter of Perry and Sheila Martens, has been awarded for her outstanding leadership. She attended the National Youth Leadership State Conference in Seattle.
A straight-A student each year in the school district, Martens was recognized for her outstanding dedication to educational achievement, strength of character and leadership by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council.
Elsewhere
Adam Couch, principal of Ilalko Elementary School; Heidi Harris, director of elementary student learning; Jason Hill, principal of Olympic Middle School; and Rhonda Larson, executive director of Student Special Services, successfully presented their professional certification product reflecting the Administrator as Advocate for Student Learning to a panel of judges representing the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Administrator Certification office. OSPI selected Larson’s professional certification product as an exemplar entry and will be posted on the OSPI Web site to help guide other candidates as they complete the program. …
Auburn’s Emily Golan made the Whitworth University Laureate Society for fall semester. Students qualify for the academic honors society by maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.75 during the semester. …
Auburn’s Ellen Jackson was awarded an associate of applied science degree in criminal justice from Kaplan University. Jackson’s accomplishment was celebrated during an Aug. 7 graduation ceremony in Chicago. …
Western Washington University student Cameron Coronado, son of Fidel Coronado of Auburn and Sandi Blahe of Walla Walla, received a $1,000 Alumni Association Leader Scholarship for the 2010-11 academic year. Coronado, a sophomore at WWU, has earned a 3.4 GPA. He is planning to graduate in spring 2013. Coronado has been honored by both the Blue Mountain Community Foundation and the George T. Welch Testamentary Trust. He is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars and worked at Bear Creek Nursery. …
WWU student Michelle Ernsdorff, daughter of Don and Melinda Ernsdorff of Auburn, received a $2,000 President’s Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year. Ernsdorff, an entering freshman at WWU, earned a 3.95 GPA from Auburn High. She was a member of the varsity volleyball and soccer teams and a recreational assistant. …
WWU student Raquel Robayo-Krause, daughter of Raquel Robayo of Auburn, received a $2,500 Bostwick Presidential Scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year. Robayo-Krause, an entering freshman to WWU, earned a 4.0 GPA from Auburn Mountainview High School. She is planning to major in Marine Biology. Robayo-Krause graduated as an AP Scholar with honors from high school. She was a member of the Auburn Youth Council and a lifeguard swim instructor. Robayo-Krause’s professional goals include becoming a veterinarian.
