Laughary takes Gar-Pal award

PALOUSE — HettyLee Laughary, of Palouse, was named Distinguished Young Woman of Garfield-Palouse on Friday.

Laughary claimed $1,600 in college scholarhips, while the only other contestant, Kady Grindle, won scholarships worth $1,200.

Laughary will compete in the Washington state competition at Pullman in August.

She won the interview and fitness categories while Grindle prevailed in the scholastic, talent and self-expression categories as well as taking the Spirit Award.