Isabel Wins Scholarship

Friday Harbor Teen Earns Scholarship from Association of Washington Cities

Isabel Gabriel – Ashley King photo

The Town of Friday Harbor is pleased to announce that their nominee for a Quality Communities Scholarship has been selected for that honor. Friday Harbor High School senior Isabel Gabriel is one of six students from around the state of Washington to receive a scholarship grant for the 2015-16 academic year.

The Association of Washington Cities is an organization of state municipalities made up of 281 cities and towns. Their Center for Quality Communities promotes leadership development and civic engagement. The Center believes in educating student leaders who care about their communities. The scholarship monies are provided for the recipients to pursue post-secondary education.

Isabel plans to attend the University of Washington this fall. Her essay submitted with the Town’s nomination talked about her love of Friday Harbor and how residents here stand up for what they believe in. Isabel and her Soroptimist teen club members helped raise over $6,000 for one of her teachers to help defray the cost of chemotherapy. Isabel hopes to pursue a career in the biological sciences and eventually work with Doctors Without Borders.

“I want to thank the Association of Washington Cities for this honor and I would also like to thank my awesome teachers and friends from Friday Harbor High,” said Gabriel.

Friday Harbor Mayor Carrie Lacher added, “We are very proud of Isabel and her accomplishments. I think she will make a great ambassador for the Town as she sets out on her educational pursuits.”

This marks the first time a FHHS student has received this scholarship award.

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