Soroptimists of Tahoe Sierra honor local students

The Soroptimist International of Tahoe Sierra Club awarded $14,600 in scholarships and awards Thursday, recognizing students from South Tahoe Middle School, South Tahoe High School, Mt. Tallac High School and Whittell High School.

George Whittell High School Most Improved 8th Graders

Sokhna Ndoye and Aidain Walker

South Tahoe Middle School Most Improved 8th Graders

Max Frye and Marlene Lopez Medel

George Whittell High School Most Improved Seniors

Kaitlyn Kjer and Steele Wetterer

South Tahoe High School Most Improved Seniors

Manuel Rubilar Lincoln and Zuleyma Martinez

Mt. Tallac High School Joy Rothschild Memorial Senior Scholarships

Matthew Hollo, Nevaeh Reed, Danielle Roland and James Salas

Mt. Tallac High School Intern Scholarships

LeeAnn Clark, Kai Heiden, Gerardo Ruiz and James Salas

Mt. Tallac High School Senior Young Parents Program

Noeli Casillas, Stephanie Chavez, Guiselle Rosales Guillen and Marie Rheault

George Whittell High School Senior Scholarship

Gabriela Trachsel - U.C. Santa Barbara

South Tahoe High School Senior Scholarships

Esmeralda Ramirez - Lake Tahoe Community College
Christene Daniel - Cal Poly SLO
Barbara Rashel Rivas - U.C. Riverside
Leslie Ruiz - Sacramento State
Valeria Sanchez - Sacramento State
Theresa Sandborn - Cal Poly SLO
Bailey Segers - Cuesta College