Local Pride: Three Skagit Valley College Students Excel, Join 2024 All-Washington Academic Team

Three students from Skagit Valley College, Jessica Hill, Megan Smith, and Kjrstie Baumgardner, have been named to the 2024 All-Washington Academic Team. They were recognized at the 28th annual ceremony on April 25 at South Puget Sound Community College. This event honors students from Washington state’s community and technical colleges for their academic achievements and community involvement.

Jessica Hill, studying Medical Billing and Coding at the Mount Vernon campus, has achieved a 3.94 GPA. As a first-generation college graduate, Hill is active in Phi Theta Kappa and the SVC Allied Healthcare Committee. She has secured a job in her field and aims to demonstrate the importance of education to her three children.

Kjrstie Baumgardner, also from the Mount Vernon campus, is pursuing a Nursing degree with a 3.92 GPA. Motivated by a lifelong desire to help others, she plans to specialize in pediatric nursing to impact children's lives positively and inspire her own children.

Megan Smith, a biology student at the same campus, maintains a 3.80 GPA. As president of the Theta Upsilon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, Smith is developing her leadership skills, essential for her future career. She intends to transfer to Washington State University Global Campus to study Environmental and Ecosystem Science, aiming for a career in environmental consulting.

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