GR student receives $25,000 scholarship

One Green River student has received a $25,000 scholarship from the Horatio Alger National Scholarship, which can be used at any college of choice.

Green River High School senior Mary Harris was quite surprised when she recently received the news.

“I’m just really honored to receive it,” Harris said.

According to a press release, “This annual scholarship recognizes outstanding students, who, in the face of great adversity, have exhibited an admirable commitment to continuing their education and serving their communities.”

Harris said in the application she had to describe the hard...