Every year our PTSA recognizes individuals for their dedicated service and commitment to our Kang community. This year we are pleased to announce the following 2021-22 award winners:
Golden Kang/Outstanding Educator Award: Morgan Heetbrink, English teacher and Drama advisor
- Identifies and cultivates each student's strengths
- Acts as a lifelong mentor to students
- Promotes positivity and relationship building
- Invests significant time and energy in the drama program
- Developed a top-notch theater program
Outstanding Advocate Award: Jennifer Malick
- Keeps students prepared and safe as a K-12 E-prep chair
- Advocated for performance arts signing day for LWHS seniors
- Manages props for theater program
- Encourages and supports students and other volunteers
Golden Acorn Award: Linda Cheyne and Anne Allan
- A+ effort supporting and honoring teachers and staff
- Creatively pivoted staff appreciation plans multiple times for remote learning, hybrid and in-person teaching
- Set a high bar with spectacular luncheons, gift bags, mailed postcards, and generous community donations
Outstanding Student Advocate Award: Marianna Shuman and Scout Despain
- Led sexual assault and harassment student protest at LW
- Developed a better reporting tool for sexual assault, harassment, and bullying
- Compassionate advocates for women and students
- Demonstrated leadership with grace and care
A contribution to the Washington State PTA Scholarship Program will be made in honor of each of these award recipients. We offer the award winners, as well as all of the amazing volunteers and staff in our LWHS community, our heartfelt gratitude for their outstanding commitment, dedication and service. We truly appreciate you!
2021-2022 LWHS PTSA Board of Directors