GRHS senior named scholarship finalist

One Green River High School student is on track to receive one of the most prestigious scholarships available to seniors.

Victoria Allen was recently named a finalist for the National Merit Scholarship.

While speaking to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees last week, GRHS Principal Darren Howard spoke briefly about Allen and her nomination.

Howard said he and Vice Principal Joe Hamel met with Allen two weeks ago to speak with her about the added school stresses she struggled with. Howard said many seniors struggle with the added pressures of scholarships and college a...