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Soccer's Kelis Barton Named Virginia E. Thomas Scholarship Recipient

PULLMAN, Wash. - Washington State soccer's Kelis Barton was awarded a 2020 President's Award by the President Kirk Schulz at the WSU Leadership and Engagement Awards of Distinction Tuesday, April 21. In addition to earning a President's Award, Barton also was named the 2020 recipient of the Virginia E. Thomas Scholarship.

The President's Awards honor those who advance leadership and engagement at WSU and beyond. Recipients of the award demonstrate exceptional leadership and service to students, WSU and our community.

On top of being recognized among the top leaders at WSU, Barton took home the prestigious Thomas scholarship that was named in honor of Virginia E.