Soroptimist International of Port Angeles Noon Club presented STAR Awards to four juniors from Port Angeles at a luncheon April 12 at Joshua’s Restaurant. From left are Angeliyah Vlasak, Sammi Bates, Emma Murphy, club President Jeri Bawden and Emma Weller.

Soroptimist International of Port Angeles Noon Club presented STAR Awards to four juniors from Port Angeles at a luncheon April 12 at Joshua’s Restaurant. From left are Angeliyah Vlasak, Sammi Bates, Emma Murphy, club President Jeri Bawden and Emma Weller.

PHOTO: Four Port Angeles students receive STAR awards

PORT ANGELES — Soroptimist International of Port Angeles-Noon Club presented STAR Awards to four juniors from Port Angeles on April 12 at a luncheon at Joshua’s Restaurant.

According to a press release, the awards recognize high school juniors for exceptional performance.

The students recognized were Angeliyah Vlasak from Lincoln High School, Sammi Bates for extracurricular/community service, Emma Murphy for Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps and Emma Weller for vocal music.

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