United Dairymen of Idaho & Local News 8 are proud to announce the Distinguished Student Award. This program recognizes excellence in academics, citizenship and the role of education in Idaho.

Each week, Local News 8 gathers student nominees of high school seniors in the area from principals and counselors, looking for those who have displayed outstanding qualities.

The station’s selection committee reviews the nominees and a winner is announced every Thursday on Local News 8 at 6:00 and 10:00.

This Week's United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student

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Mackenzie O'Bleness: Distinguished Student

Mackenzie wins Student of the Year Award

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Liesters talk about the rewards of foster care and adoption

Shayna Sudweeks: Distinguished Student

Smart and Talented, Shayna wins award

Trevor Kauer: Distinguished Student

This student body leader win the Distinguished Student Award

Gina Ballard: Distinguished Student

Musically talented and smart, Gina wins the Distinguished Student Award

Lauren Ramsey: Distinguished Student

Active, talented, intelligent and giving student wins award

Distinguished Student: Kayla Hirschi

Smart and talented dancer with Distinguished Student Award

Megan Findley: Distinguished Student

Leadore High School Senior wins the award.

Taylor Marrot: Distinguished Student

This Hillcrest High School actor, singer and swimmer wins the Distinguished Student Award.

Cameron Hillam: Distinguished Student

Author and orator wins Distinguished Student Award.

Christian Clark: Distinguished Student

Gifted Student wins Distinguished Student Award.

Dennis Rasmussen: Distinguished Student

Award-winning journalist recognized as Distinguished Student

Brooklyn Anderson: Distinguished Student

Brooklyn wins the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award.

Joel Carter

Perfect grades and a contribution to athletics help Joel Carter win Distinguished Student Award.

Kendall Bean

Talented and smart Hillcrest student wins Distinguished Student Award

Anne Thomas

Anne Thomas wins Distinguished Student Award

Hayley Romney

This Madison High School senior wins the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award.

Dakota Wilson

Dakota Wilson win Distinguished Student Award

MacKenzie O'Bleness

MacKenzie wins Distinguished Student Award

Megan wins Distinguished Student Award

Jacob Owens wins Distinguished Student Award

Brittany Thornock - Distinguished Student

Brittany wins Distinguished Student Award

Bonneville High School senior, Brittany Thornock, recognized as Distinguished Student

Karriann Johnson

Karriann wins Distinguished Student Award.

Esther Oloff

Esther Oloff win Distinguished Student Award

Marci Rydalch

Marci wins Distinguished Student Award

About Distinguished Student Award

United Dairymen of Idaho and Local News 8 are proud to announce the Distinguished Student Award. This program recognizes excellence in academics, citizenship and the role of education in Idaho.

Each week, Local News 8 gathers nominations of high school seniors in the area from principals and counselors. The station’s selection committee reviews the nominees and a winner is announced every Thursday on Local News 8 at 6:00 and 10:00.

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