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Six Whatcom County high school graduates have received the 2012-13 Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program award,  Comcast Foundation has announced.

They were among 90 students  named in Western Washington and Spokane.

Comcast asked schools to nominate students who showed leadership abilities in school activities and  strong commitment to community service.

The Whatcom County  students and their schools are:

• Emily P. Steelquist, Blaine High School
• Patricia M. Castrejon, Ferndale High School
• Fraser J. Shindruk, Lynden High School
• Kaitlyn M. Michaelson, Meridian High School
• Brett T. Copher, Nooksack Valley High
• Janice E. Liang, Sehome High School

The Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program gives $1,000 scholarships to students.