2018 Interscholastic Stars

Abby Kofoed

IHSAA selects five Interscholastic Stars BOISE, Idaho   The Idaho High School Activities Association have named five high school juniors as the 2017-18 recipients of its annual Interscholastic Star Student Recognition Awards. Katherine Doumit (Troy High School), Rachel Gebhardt (Salmon High School), Sydney Sterling (Parma High School), Abby Kofoed (Middleton High School), and Olivia Love (Eagle High School) were selected from a large field of outstanding students nominated by school principals. Abby Kofoed was selected as the “Idaho Star” for 2017-18 and will grace the back covers of the 2018-19 state tournament programs. Nominees for the scholarships are exemplary students who: • Through their participation, strengthen interscholastic sports and activities programs. • Are active contributors to school and community organizations and programs. • Are good citizens and positive role models for their peers. • Promote the ideals of good sportsmanship and citizenship. Each application includes an essay, recommendations from school administrators, and descriptions of athletic and activity participation and service to school and community. Interscholastic Stars receive a $1,000 scholarship to the college of their choice. A $500 check is also given to each Interscholastic Star’s school. Runner’s up at each level receive a $500 scholarship. All five 2018 Interscholastic Stars are leaders in their schools and communities: • 1A Star – Katherine Doumit – A three-sport athlete at Troy High school, Katherine is also active in Student Government, FFA and Choir. • 2A Star – Rachel Gebhardt – Rachel is involed in Music and Student Government while participating in three sports at Salmon High School. • 3A Star – Sydney Sterling – A member of the Parma High School’s Cheer and Band programs, Sydney also participated in Golf and Volleyball. • 4A Star – Abby Kofoed – A three-year letterman and captain of the Middleton High School Soccer team, Abby has also been involved in multiple choral and theatrical productions. • 5A Star – Olivia Love – A top performer on the Eagle High School Speech and Debate teams, Olivia is also a member of NHS, Girls State and the Track & Field team.