Robertson receives prestigious Scott Scholars honor

From more than 150 applications to 40 participants selected for two Community Leadership Challenges to additional interviews that resulted in the final 15, the 2025-26 class of the Hastings College Scott Scholars program completed official signings April 5 and 6.

Lydia Robertson, of Orchard, a senior at Summerland Public Schools was selected for the honor.

"This is an extraordinary group of students who have already demonstrated their leadership potential and academic excellence," said Dave Rippe, director of the Scott Scholars program at Hastings College. "Their dedication to learning and inn...