Elizabeth Luke and Gordy Moore have been selected to represent Worthington High School in the Minnesota State High School League’s Triple “A” (Academics, Arts and Athletics) program.

The purpose of the award is to recognize and honor high school seniors who have excelled in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in the fine arts. To be eligible for the Triple “A” award, students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, must participate in League-sponsored athletics and fine arts activities, and must comply with the MSHSL’s Student Code of Conduct.

Elizabeth Luke is a senior at WHS and has participated in tennis, golf, track, orchestra, choir and band. She has earned awards for superior ratings in MSHSL Solo/Ensemble contests in orchestra and was selected as Most Valuable on the Trojan tennis team this past fall. Elizabeth is a member of the National Honor Society, Science Club, Writing Club and Student Council and has also participated in the WHS Musical for four years. She has been selected as “Student of Excellence” multiple times in Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, Communication Arts, Music and Art.  Elizabeth’s parents are Jeff and Mary Luke of Worthington.

Gordy Moore is also a senior at WHS and has participated in cross country, track, band, choir, orchestra, speech, musical, knowledge bowl and swimming. He has earned superior ratings in MSHSL Solo/Ensemble contests in choir. Gordy is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council and serves as President of the WHS Senior class. He was also voted as WHS Homecoming King this past fall . Gordy’s parents are Gordon and Jane Moore of Worthington.

Elizabeth and Gordy will now be considered for the Region 2AA Triple “A” Award, to be determined at the Region 2AA Triple “A” banquet at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter on Sunday, February 17.   Information provided courtesy of Mike Traphagen, Worthington High School Activities Director.