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It was a pleasure to talk with the November Honored Student of the Month, Junaper Swanson.

Juna is a senior at La Conner High School and working toward her AA degree at Skagit Valley College. She is staying closely connected to school – participating in sports, activities and volunteer opportunities.

She has been starting point guard for the varsity basketball team all four years – calling plays, bringing the ball down the court and helping her teammates get in position to score. She volunteers at local basketball tournaments and helps to run basketball clinics for younger kid...