Local students achieve academic distinction at Whitman College

Whitman College

WALLA WALLA, Wash. (June 1, 2021)  

Local students earned academic distinction for the most recent semester at Whitman College. 

This recognition is given to students who have completed a minimum of 12 credits, passed all credits attempted, and have earned a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on no fewer than nine graded credits during the semester.

HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, HIGH SCHOOL (if listed)

Lake Forest Park, WA

Linnea Coleman, Shorecrest High School
Sylvia Wang, Shorecrest High School

Seattle, WA

Sarah Cohn, Nathan Hale High School
Olivia Wing, Ingraham High School

Shoreline, WA

Avery Mangel, Shorewood High School


Situated within the rich and complex landscape and history of the Walla Walla Valley, Whitman College provides a rigorous liberal arts education of the highest quality to passionate and engaged students from diverse backgrounds. Whitman students develop their intellectual and creative capacities in a supportive scholarly community that prioritizes student learning within and beyond our classrooms. We help each student translate their deep local, regional, and global experiences into ethical and meaningful lives of purpose.