Maya Rogers: Persevering through profound difficulty
May 18, 2026Maya Rogers of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of overcoming adversity.
Ashton Smith: Finding a voice and discovering confidence
May 18, 2026Ashton Smith of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of overcoming adversity.
Royal Charles: Personifying Purdy grit
May 18, 2026Royal Charles of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of athletics.
Michael Masini: Leading on and off the court
May 18, 2026Michael Masini of Gig Harbor High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of athletics.
Karin Heikkila: On top of her game in two sports
May 18, 2026Karin Heikkila of Gig Harbor High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of athletics.
Ben Ciaccio: World-ranked sprint canoe athlete
May 18, 2026Ben Ciaccio of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of athletics.
Alexa Apostol: Finding real strength
May 18, 2026Alexa Apostol of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of athletics.
Gwendoline Via: Sketching a future in the arts
May 18, 2026Gwendoline Via of Gig Harbor High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of music, arts and drama.
Cali Dooley: Pushing herself out of her comfort zone
May 18, 2026Cali Dooley of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of music, arts and drama.
Henry Glore: Finding an outlet through songwriting
May 18, 2026Henry Glore of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of music, arts and drama.