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
Jobs for Washington's Graduates

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.