WHS grad earns national scholarship

Mackenzie Menard, a 2018 Wahkiakum High School graduate, has been awarded a national scholarship of $1000 from Scholarship America as 2018 Scholarship America’s Student Volunteer.

Wahkiakum Dollars for Scholars spokesperson Marlena Silva said this week that this award is meant to recognize students who have made a significant contribution to their community through volunteering.

This is the first time a Wahkiakum student has won this national award, Silva said.

"Mackenzie was nominated by our local board members," she said, "and we are very proud to share this information with our community."