Skagit Oak Harbor student makes state academic team

Skagit Valley College student LAUREN TURNBOW, 20, of Oak Harbor, was named to the 2015 All-Washington Academic Team

Skagit Valley College student LAUREN TURNBOW, 20, of Oak Harbor, was named to the 2015 All-Washington Academic Team. She was honored during a ceremony at South Puget Sound Community College.

With more than 300 people in attendance, the ceremony provided an opportunity for community and technical college students to be recognized for their academic achievements and community involvement.

This year’s team was made up of 68 students representing 34 community and technical colleges. Many legislators, college trustees and family members also attended the celebration.

Gov. Jay Inslee gave the keynote address.

Turnbow received her medallion from SVC President Dr. Tom Keegan.

Turnbow is majoring in computer engineering at SVC’s Whidbey Island Campus.

She serves as the secretary of the Whidbey chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and volunteers time with Habitat for Humanity.

She is looking forward to a career in computer engineering and holds a GPA of 4.0.