Meredith Kester, a Whitehall High School counselor, spoke on behalf of Harrison Jetter, who was given the Eisenhower Award during an awards ceremony March 29.

Jetter was a WHS junior at the time of the event.

The Eisenhower Award is presented by West Point Society of the Lehigh Valley to a high school junior who exemplifies West Point’s tradition of leadership and excellence. The winner is selected by high school staff.

Jim Baldree presented the award on behalf of West Point Society.

“I thank my parents for their guidance,” Jetter said when accepting the award.

Jetter transferred to WHS from Allentown Central Catholic High School and made a name for himself in academics and sports. He holds awards from National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. Jetter is working on an Eagle Scout project, building benches for his church, Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Allentown. He is a minister in the church.

It was mentioned a goal for Jetter is to get into one of the service academies. He has scheduled orientation programs for this year and will make applications at the beginning of the next school year.

His proud parents, Theresa and Craig Jetter, attended the ceremony.