Gar-Pal AAUW branch honors Victoria Welch

Victoria Welch, a junior at Garfield/Palouse High School, was recognized for her achievements in mathematics and science at the April meeting of the Palouse-Garfield Branch of American Association of University Women which includes members from Garfield and Oakesdale. She received a $500 award from the local branch and will receive a certificate of merit from the state AAUW at her school’s honor dessert.

The purpose of the AAUW program is to recognize high school girls for academic achievement in the area of STEM subjects and to encourage more young women to consider careers in this field.

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