Meet the OC students on this year’s All-Washington Academic Team

Every year, the All-Washington Academic Team recognizes and honors the state’s finest higher education students. This year, four Olympic College students rose to the top: Matthew Fee, Allison Larsen, Evelyn Flores and Leah Ozuna Montano.

These students reflect the diversity of the state, maintain high standards of excellence, and contribute positively to the community. All students selected for the team will be honored at a ceremony held 11 am – 2 pm, April 25, at South Puget Sound Community College in Lacey. The ceremony will be streamed on SPCC’s YouTube channel.

Now, meet the remarkable Olympic College students being honored at this year’s ceremony.

Matthew Fee

Matthew Fee has a passion for assisting those in need. He volunteers frequently and recently participated in a mission trip to assist a tornado damage community in Kentucky.

As a student leader, Matthew is serving as the Vice President of Fellowship for Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Additionally, he serves on the Olympic College Student Government as the Director of Clubs and Student Life.

He will continue his education at Washington State University to pursue a career in orthodontics. During his free time, Matthew enjoys playing the piano and participating in sports activities at North Kitsap High School.

Allison Larsen

Allison Larsen’s position as public relations officer for her Phi Theta Kappa chapter suits her well, as she plans to continue her education with a bachelor’s degree in digital marketing.

Alongside her commitment to PTK, she also founded a fashion club at her high school in an effort to educate high school students on the pathway to a career in the fashion industry. Any free time she has is spent volunteering at the Humane Society caring for animals.

Evelyn Flores

Evelyn Flores is a dedicated student at Shelton High School, currently enrolled in the Running Start program. Alongside her academic pursuits, Evelyn serves as an interpreter for the Shelton School District, demonstrating her commitment to facilitating communication within her community.

With a passion for helping others, Evelyn finds immense joy in leveraging her language skills to make a positive impact close to home. Evelyn embodies the spirit of a compassionate learner and community advocate.

Leah Ozuna Montano

Leah Ozuna Montano has a passion for volunteering at South Sound Parent to Parent helping families have a fun and inclusive space. She interned at elementary schools as a TA and she is also an avid FCCLA member at Shelton High School.

Leah is a first-generation student pursuing an Associate’s degree at Olympic College and plans to attend the University of Washington to earn her BSN to continue working with children in the pediatric field.