
By Brenda Erdahl:
Only seniors with a 3.0 grade point average or higher who excel in academics, athletics and fine arts can attain the status of Triple ‘A’ winner for their school for a shot at a state level award.
In Maple Lake, that senior is Ashley Gaffaney.
Gaffaney, an academic leader of this year’s senior class, was chosen to represent Maple Lake High School in the 37th annual Minnesota State High School League sponsored Academics, Arts and Athletics competition, commonly known as Triple ‘A’.
Gaffaney was recognized at a banquet in January, along with nominees from 10 other schools in Sub-Section 17. The banquet is also a competition where nominees are judged on their applications and a short speech. The winners go on to the Region 5 banquet for a chance at the Triple ‘A’ Award On-Court Recognition Ceremony at the Boys’ State Basketball Tournament in March and a shot at a $4,000 scholarship.
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