Austin Public Schools recognized 13 students as this year’s Students of High Distinction last Monday.

Seniors from Austin High School, who will be graduating with a GPA of 3.90 or higher, were recognized at the High Distinction Banquet Monday at the Historic Hormel Home.

In addition to honoring the students’ academic excellence, students in turn honored an educator that impacted their life.

2014 Students of High Distinction

1. Andrew Baker; honored educator: Mr. Scott Kaplan

2. Grace Berke; honored educator: Ms. Nikky Krautbauer

3. Kristen Carlson; honored educator: Ms. Marilyn Anderson

4. Erin Dankert; honored educator: Ms. Ann Sundal

5. Sela Fadness; honored educator: Mr. Jake Schwarz

6. Merideth Fritz; honored educator: Mr. Dan Zielke

7. Victoria Grev; honored educator: Ms. Maria Mickelson

8. Ethan Johnson; honored educator: Ms. Darya Gemmel

9. Jacob Kempen; honored educator: Mr. Bill Kinney

10. Mark Mizrachi; honored educator: Rabbi Yosef Heisler

11. Taylor Sharp; honored educator: Ms. Sherri Pike

12. Jiyoon Shin; honored educator: Ms. Lisa Rueckert

13. Rachel Wahlert; honored educator: Mr. Thor Bergland