Outstanding High School Senior Recognized

A Central Oregon high school senior has been recognized by The Center Foundation as a High Desert Hero for the month of April.     Duel Christiansen from Redmond High School was named the April 2010 High Desert Hero by the Foundation Board of Directors.  The Center Foundation is pleased to honor and recognize this outstanding student, Duel Christiansen.   

 

In the classroom Duel has taken and earned college credits in a variety of advanced placement courses including Calculus, Engineering, and Physics.  In addition Duel has taken vocational courses and competed in the Skills USA competition.  Duel is a member of the National Honor society and has been throughout his four years at Redmond High.  He maintains a GPA of 3.83.  Duel finds time to give back to his community in a variety of ways.  He coaches youth sports, and volunteers four hours per week, working with autistic children.

 

Each month The Center Foundation accepts nominations for high school seniors who have a 3.5 or higher GPA, who display a leadership in school activities and who participate in recognizable community volunteer efforts.  The Foundation Board reviews the nominations and selected a student to receive the monthly honor.   Each High Desert Hero receives a $100 scholarship sponsored by Pepsi, a $25 gift certificate, and a medallion presented at their school. Duel will be highlighted on the Horizon Broadcasting Group radio stations, COTV/Bendbroadband and with Kristi Miller on the Good Morning Central Oregon.   High Desert Heroes are eligible to compete for the prestigious William K Worrell, $5,000 scholarship gifted by Connie Worrell-Druliner and Express Personnel.  High Desert Heroes will be acknowledged at the May 2010 Scholarship Dinner.   High Desert Hero is sponsored by Bendbroadband, Horizon Broadcasting Group, Good Morning Central Oregon and Pepsi.