Benni Howard was born and raised in Kirkland, attending Peter Kirk Elementary, Kirkland Middle School, and Lake Washington High School. She loves going for long walks, drives, or anything to get outside. Benni is a strong believer in environmentalism and mental health advocacy. Among her best friends are her pets: her cat, dog, and Homes Hingeback tortoise. As president of Kare Club and Civic Engagement Club, Benni plans to stay involved in social justice in college. This year, she is most proud of SB-5171, a state senate bill that she introduced to state Senator Manka Dhingra. Bennie testified multiple times before the Washington State Legislature. In college, she plans to study psychology, focusing on abnormal behavior. After college, she plans to pursue a Psy.D. in clinical psychology or attend law school. Either way, Benni looks forward to expanding her knowledge and discovering new passions during the next chapter of her life. Benni is a recipient of a $2,500 Rotary Club of Kirkland Scholarship.Scholarship Spotlight: Benjamine Howard
Benni Howard was born and raised in Kirkland, attending Peter Kirk Elementary, Kirkland Middle School, and Lake Washington High School. She loves going for long walks, drives, or anything to get outside. Benni is a strong believer in environmentalism and mental health advocacy. Among her best friends are her pets: her cat, dog, and Homes Hingeback tortoise. As president of Kare Club and Civic Engagement Club, Benni plans to stay involved in social justice in college. This year, she is most proud of SB-5171, a state senate bill that she introduced to state Senator Manka Dhingra. Bennie testified multiple times before the Washington State Legislature. In college, she plans to study psychology, focusing on abnormal behavior. After college, she plans to pursue a Psy.D. in clinical psychology or attend law school. Either way, Benni looks forward to expanding her knowledge and discovering new passions during the next chapter of her life. Benni is a recipient of a $2,500 Rotary Club of Kirkland Scholarship.