Sisters native Molly Blust receives award upon graduation from Whitman College

WALLA WALLA, WA (06/05/2013)(readMedia)-- Molly Blust of Sisters, Ore. was honored with an award upon her graduation from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Wash.

Blust was selected to receive the Colleen Seidelhuber Willoughby Award for Excellence in Student Leadership, which is given annually to one female student demonstrating skill as a student leader.

Blust is the daughter of Tom and Sally Blust and a 2009 graduate of Sisters High School. She received a B.A. in Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology 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.