Peninsula College students Jesse Driese, Jeremy Buggy, and Seonmin Yoon, were recently selected as part of this year's All-Washington Academic Team.
The program recognizes and honors Washington’s finest higher education students. The students who make up the Team reflect the diversity of the state, maintain high standards of excellence, and contribute positively to their communities. The students will be honored in a virtual ceremony on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at noon.
Jesse Driese is a Running Start student from Port Angeles High School and Peninsula College. He will be graduating in June with his HS diploma and AA degree. He plans to transfer to a four-year university to major in criminal justice and public policy. He hopes to have a career in public safety and enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking.
Jeremy Buggy is a first-year nursing student at Peninsula College. In March 2020, he lost his decade-long job as a farmer. He started taking prerequisites for the nursing program while homeschooling his children during the COVID-19 lockdown. Applying his passion for science and his work ethic from his professional life, Jeremy has overcome challenges and pursued his dream career in nursing.
Seonmin Yoon is in the Associate of Art- Honors Program at Peninsula College. She will transfer to a four-year university to study marketing after graduating this spring. Her career goal is to work at a marketing firm where she can partner with many different clients, and become the communication bridge between brands and consumers.
Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for Two Year Colleges, introduced the All-USA Academic Team to recognize and honor two-year college students for their scholastic achievement and community and college service.