On April 8, Soroptimist International of Sequim honored Sara Jackson and Allison Masangkay of Sequim High School as Girl of the Month for April and March, respectively.

Jackson, Student of the Month for March, has taken three advanced placement classes in high school. After school she participates in Future Business Leaders of America and is president of the Gay Straight Alliance. She takes sewing lessons from “Out on a Whim” in Sequim, and is learning “upcycling,”: reusing garments and cloth to form new items. Jackson has been accepted to Evergreen State College and plans to study environmental studies and environmental design.

Masangkay, Student of the Month for April, has taken several honor and advanced placement classes. She has held officer positions in activities throughout high school, including Associated Student Body, Future Business Leaders of America and SHS Band. She is active in dance classes at Aspire Academy and volunteers at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Masangkay has been accepted to University of Washington and plans to head her own fashion line.