SWEETWATER COUNTY- The Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners chose three graduating seniors to each receive a $1,000 scholarship.
The three recipients, as well as three alternates, were announced at Tuesday's commissioner meeting.
The recipients are:
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- Erik Gwaltney (Green River High School)
- Ian Fletcher (Rock Springs High School)
- Kodee Thomas (Manila)
The three alternatives in order are:
- Haylen Cordova (Green River High School)
- Austin Cassel (Black Butte High School)
- Sydney Shannon (Rock Springs High School)
The commissioners said it was a very difficult to decision picking only three recipients. Over 36 students applied for the scholarship- 19 students from GRHS, 14 students from RSHS, one student from Black Butte, and two students from Manila.
The decision was based off of grade point average and ACT scores.