Snohomish High School offers varsity letter for skilled trades — a state first

The program addresses a critical workforce gap while recognizing student achievement.

SNOHOMISH, Wash — For generations, getting a high school letter was reserved for athletes. In recent years it has expanded into fields like theater and robotics – but one skill set has always been missing — until now.

As she works the welding torch in her class at Snohomish High School, Elizabeth Bogen is lighting a spark for students like her across the state.

“I’ve always really liked working with my hands since I was really little,” Bogen said.

Bogen is great at building things, just as good as some classmates

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