Nine senior girls from Whidbey Island High Schools were honored Tuesday for their achievement in the areas of math, science and technology.

The Whidbey Island branch of the American Association of University Women presented each girl with an AAUW Scholars Certificate of Excellence, a check for $75 and a rose at the ceremony at the First Methodist Church in Coupeville.

“Traditionally girls have not been well represented in college programs for science, mathematics and technology,” AAUW Chairperson Marj McNae said. “By honoring these girls who are succeeding, it is hoped that others will be encouraged.”

Oak Harbor recipients were Danae Delacruz for technology, Kari Goebel for mathematics and Kareen Kanjo for science.

Delacruz received the 2004 Oak Harbor High School Excellent Performance Award and has been on the honor roll every year. She has earned two 4.0 pins and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is also president of the Cultural Dance Club and Students Against Destructive Decisions, and treasurer of Future Business Leaders of America.

She is a four-year member of the Varsity Girls Golf team and is currently co-captain. She is also active in the Filipino-American Association and St. Elizabeths’ Guild at St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Goebel has earned three Academic Letters and two 4.0 pins and is a member of Torch Club. She has been an Associated Student Body cabinet member, is a member of the marching band and the wind ensemble. She played varsity soccer and varsity tennis for three years.

She has also been involved with 4-H club K-9 Corps and is currently Dog 4-H club vice president. Her 4-H awards include four Grand Champion awards and a first round State Grand Champion award. She plans to attend Pepperdine University.

Kanjo has earned Awards of Excellence in biology, history, social studies and AP chemistry, as well as Academic Letters and 4.0 pins. She is National Honor Society secretary and a member of the 2004 class cabinet. She has served as Link Crew Commissioner and Leader and is a member of the wind ensemble.

She also volunteers at Whidbey General Hospital MAC clinic, teaches Spanish at an elementary school and has worked with Big Brothers/Big Sisters. She is planning to attend Pacific Lutheran University.

Scholars honored from Coupeville High School were Sarah Rose Bernhardt for science, Chelsea Hagadone, technology and Sarah Sullivan, mathematics.

Bernhardt is a member of the Hi Q Academic Quiz Bowl team and has served as school publicity officer and as a school board representative. She has participated in the Learning Partner program and was a group leader for Honor Society.

She has been on Varsity Spirit Team for several seasons and was in a school drama production.

She also tutors in the community and had done volunteer work through Honor Society, as well as working to help restore Coupe barn. She received a Bausch and Lomb science award her junior and was a Lions student of the month.

She plans to work toward a Bachelor of Science in biology and then a PhD in genetics.

Hagadone is a member of National Honor Society and has participated in Learning Partners program. She plans to attend a four-year college.

Sullivan is senior class president and has been a class officer each year. She as earned academic awards in math, English, U.S. History and for her high grade point average. She has been active in drama, basketball and track, and has played in the jazz band.

She also tutors math in the Learning Partners program and has entered drawings and stained glass in the Island County Fair and student art shows.

She plans to major in architecture at a university, then pursue a career while helping with the restoration and preservation of historical buildings.

South Whidbey seniors receiving awards were Holly Ianniciello, science, Alycia Lamb, technology and Megan Roosen-Runge, mathematics.