2025 Students of Distinction

Profiles of students honored during the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation’s 2025 Students of Distinction Awards on May 21, 2025.

Dylan Shipman: A bold leader with a heart for harmony

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;

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Alex Sprague: A multitalented artist and advocate for the arts

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Alex Sprague of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Music, Arts and Drama.

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Taylor Bell: A passionate steward of the ocean

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;

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Jack Petrie: Reaching for the stars through physics and discovery

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;

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Henry Davis: A future Navy officer with an eye on innovation

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;

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Benson Elton: A thoughtful leader with a passion for science

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;

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Mira Sonnen: A fierce competitor with heart and resilience

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Mira Sonnen of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Athletics.

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Jonah Bergerson: A champion in the pool and in character

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Jonah Bergerson of Peninsula High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Athletics.

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Taylor Sletner: A record-breaking runner with a heart for the human mind

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Taylor Sletner of Gig Harbor High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Athletics.

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Joey Campbell: A relentless runner with a vision beyond the finish line

May 19, 2025 | By: Greater Gig Harbor Foundation

Joey Campbell of Gig Harbor High School is a Student of Distinction in the category of Athletics.

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