Fifteen CPSD high school students received the Elizabeth Wesley Youth Merit Incentive Award for their academic and leadership merit during the 2024-25 school year.   They were honored at a special ceremony on Oct. 4.  
 
The Elizabeth Wesley Youth Merit Incentive Award Program was founded in 1996 to send a positive message to African American youth in Tacoma and Pierce County. The program recognizes and honors ninth-through-11th grade students and their achievements in Pierce County school districts.  
 
Congratulations to the following students:

Harrison Preparatory School

• Lucille Asadi
• Alicia Nyonjo

Lakes High School

• Jalaina Washington
• Desean Boyd
• Braelyn Carey
• Korey Fussell Jr.
• Kendall Griffin
• Joshua Gyimah
• Kaila Johnson
• Brittaney Johnson
• Madison Jones
• Jonah Kimemia
• Charlotte Krakan
• Maggie Mars
• Jaylah Thompson