Issaquah HS Booster Club announces Tutta Bella winners

Sixteen Issaquah High School students won the 2018-2019 Tutta Bella Scholar Athlete Awards.

June 6, 2018 12:30 pm

Issaquah High School recently congratulated its outstanding student athletes, each embodying leadership and success both athletically and academically.

The Tutta Bella Scholar Athlete Awards are given out at the end of each season (Fall, Winter, Spring) to one outstanding athlete in each sport who embodies leadership and success both athletically and academically.

Tutta Bella, a Northwest restaurant chain, is dedicated to recognizing high school students who live in the community neighboring its restaurants. Tutta Bella in Issaquah, has committed to support this goal by acknowledging outstanding student athletes and their achievements.

At the end of each sports season, the Booster Club asked the coaches nominating worthy candidates. From these nominations the Booster Board selects and honors one student each of the season sports. The recipient are given a Tutta Bella gift certificate along with recognition in the Issaquah Reporter, Booster Buzz, IHS enews and the Tutta Bella restaurant.

The following criteria are considered in the award selection:Student is a senior

Athlete shows leadership to the team

Athlete demonstrates good sportsmanship

Student is in strong academic standing (minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA)

Student is involved in the IHS Community in addition to their sport

Locals can visit the Issaquah High School Booster Club website to learn more about the program and view write-ups and pictures on each of the athletes.

Colleen Ball for Girls Tennis

Justin Buckner for Baseball

Cole Chase for Boys Golf

Kenna Clawson for Girls Cross Country

Mackenzie Crandall for Girls Track

Caiden Duke for Special Olympics

Glen Findlay for Football

Kendall Gentzen for Fastpitch

Luke George for Boys Cross Country

Joey Jensen for Boys Basketball

Brandon Leu for Boys Swim & Dive

Claudia Longo for Girls Soccer