Allison Van De Wege, a 3.9 GPA Sequim High School sophomore, was named Student of the Month by Sequim Elks Lodge at its January social night dinner. She was selected for her high academic achievements and student involvement at SHS. Her current class schedule includes Algebra 2, ceramics, photography, Spanish 2, chemistry and World Literature. Her interests are cooking, hiking and being around people. She is also involved in Leadership Class, dance and Aspire, volunteering at Sequim Food Bank, FBLA and Be the Change Club. Her future plans are to attend college on the West Coast and major in elementary education. She is the daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Van De Wege. Pictured are Van De Wege and Doug Metz of the Sequim Elks Lodge. Submitted photo