Mercer Island native Osta Davis receives Washington Bus Fellowship

WALLA WALLA, WA (06/05/2013)(readMedia)-- Osta Davis of Mercer Island, Wash. was honored with a fellowship after her graduation from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash.

Davis was selected as a recipient of the Washington Bus Fellowship. As a bus fellow, she will spend the summer in Seattle, focusing on learning leadership skills and formulating public policy.

Davis is the daughter of Peter Davis and Kristiann Schoening and a 2009 graduate of The Bush School. She received a B.A. in Politics during the Whitman commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 19.

Whitman College is an independent, non-sectarian residential college fostering intellectual vitality, confidence and leadership in its 1,450 students. Also noted for its commitment to environmental principles, Whitman is characterized by intellect, down-to-earth sensibilities, collaboration over competition and an active lifestyle.