Prestigious scholarship awarded to one in Knappa, one in Idaho
Two students, Mylie Lempea from Knappa High School and Wyatt Moura from Cambridge, Idaho, have been awarded scholarships from the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, specifically, NIAAA Section 8 Student Scholarships. The association’s Section 8 includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Montana and Wyoming. The students were chosen in early May at the annual Section 8 spring meeting, held in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, according to a press release about the award.
Lempea and Moura will each receive a plaque and a $2,500 scholarship to assist with the cost of higher education. Lempea will graduate on June 6 from Knappa High School. Her athletic administrator is Jenny Smith, RAA, and Lempea’s parents are Bryan and Tonya Lempea.
As a multi-sport athlete at Knappa, Lempea participated on an array of teams. As a cross-country runner, she earned three varsity letters, was a Northwest League Champion, made the Northwest League First Team three times and participated at State. On the softball team, Lempea lettered four times, captained the team, and made the Northwest League First Team.
Lempea excelled on the girls basketball team as well, gaining four varsity letters. She captained the team three times, made the Northwest League First Team four times, was named League Player of the Year three times, Defensive Player of the Year once, and made First Team for All-State twice. On the soccer team, Lempea lettered once and was named a First Team All-League forward.
As a leader in her school, Lempea was involved in several areas. She was a member of the Student Council, acting as President her junior and senior year. Lempea also served as a Knappa School Board student representative.