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Founded February 12, 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s foremost, largest, and most widely recognized civil rights organization. 

Student of the Month

The Student of the Month was a program started and sponsored by Judge Eric Lucas in 2010 to recognize a student of color in one of the County’s high schools.  

​Each Student of the Month, chosen by their high school counselors is entered into the Freedom Fund Gala’s Shirley Walthall Youth Achievement Award pool.

2019-2020 winners:

September        Norma Gaspar             Mariner High School
October             Hanna Bekele               Everett High School
November            Musa Camara                Lynnwood High School

If you have a student in mind, please check out the criteria and nomination form below for more information!

Hanna Bekele and Family