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CITY (NewsDakota.com & NDHSAA) Throughout her high school career, Anna Holen has racked up quite a lot of athletic accolades; including all-state volleyball and basketball honors.

The latest recognition was announced Thursday, as Holen, a junior at LaMoure High School, is one of six juniors from across the state named as finalists for the 2017-2018 Distinguished Student Award, presented by North Dakota High School Activities Association and Farmers Union Insurance.

The winner of the award will receive a medallion and a Farmers Union Insurance
sponsored $2,000 scholarship to the college of their choice. The winner will also be invited to be the Grand Marshall of the NDHSAA “Parade of Champions” as well as participating in other activities such as serving as the NDHSAA spokesperson for High School Activities Month, promoting the values of activity programs and participating in awarding of trophies at major NDHSAA state contests.

The runner-up will receive a medallion and a $1,000 scholarship. The other four finalists receive a medallion, a $500 scholarship to the college of his/her choice, publication in the Bulletin and other recognition in connection with NDHSAA events. The top two finalists will also be awarded a trip to Indianapolis in late July for a leadership conference.

Holen is joined by fellow finalists Isaac Spanjer of Fargo North, Grace Zimmerman from Hazen, Lili Robinson of Minto, Rachel Hill from Langdon Area, and Abby Freeland of May-Port CG.

Interviews with the finalists are set for May 3.