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Aspen Rainford: Creating worlds through animation and film

May 18, 2026

Aspen Rainford of Henderson Bay High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of music, arts and drama.

Maddie Armstrong: Finding fulfillment through service

May 18, 2026

Maddie Armstrong of Gig Harbor High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of community service.

Dylan Trombly: Triumphing over personal struggles through service

May 18, 2026

Dylan Trombly of Henderson Bay High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of community service.

Lilac Vicencio: A Key figure in a regional service club

May 18, 2026

Lilac Vicencio of Gig Harbor High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of community service.

Audrey McDermott: Forming connections across borders

May 18, 2026

Audrey McDermott of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of community service.

Aiden Wimberly: Making a difference by showing up

May 18, 2026

Aiden Wimberly of Gig Harbor High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of community service.

Ryan Anderson: Excellence as an NJROTC cadet

May 18, 2026

Ryan Anderson of Peninsula High School is a 2026 Student of Distinction in the category of career and technical excellence.

Bruin Bear: From business to engineering to medicine, a well-rounded education

May 18, 2026

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;

Corbin Cohoe: Finding confidence through a fire science program

May 18, 2026

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;

Adylyn “Addy” Hill: Getting things done

May 18, 2026

Gig Harbor Now is posting profiles featuring the Students of Distinction being honored by the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation. Peers, teachers or parents nominate students, who must be a graduating senior at a Peninsula School District school. A panel of community leaders selects students to be honored in one of seven categories: academics; athletics; career and technical excellence;