Several VPS students earned medals at the recent state Jobs for Washington’s Graduates competition. Congratulations to the following:
Columbia River High School
Spencer Gehner
- Gold medal, Public Speaking
Nalon Sombounvong
- Silver medal, Portfolio
Yadira Velador
- Gold medal, Interview
- Bronze medal, Portfolio
Their adviser is Dave Bennett.
Fort Vancouver High School
Elvira Braila
- Gold medal, Portfolio
- Silver medal, Interview
Mariama Touray
- Gold medal, Portfolio
- Gold medal, Interview
Kayla Woods
- Silver medal, Public Speaking
- Gold medal, Portfolio
Alexandra Pierce
- Silver medal, Interview
- Silver medal, Portfolio
Sarai Rodriguez
- Silver medal, Portfolio
Jim Dunning is their adviser.
Skyview High School
Scott Fiala
- Bronze medal, Portfolio
Ryan Lewis
- Bronze medal, Poster
Landon Donaca, right, with State School Superintendent Randy Dorn
Landon Donaca
- Bronze medal, Portfolio
- Gold medal, Public Speaking
Their advisers are Alexandra Cowen and Chris Erdman.
Jobs for Washington’s Graduates is the state chapter of Jobs for America’s Graduates. JWG provides participants with classroom and work-based learning experiences that result in a quality job or post-secondary training leading to a career after graduation or completion of a GED.