The Lodge at Blue Lakes owners Maryann and Peter Schmid, along with Francisco Sandoval, Rebecca Swaney and Lake County Superintendent of Schools Wally Holbrook. Courtesy photo.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Lodge at Blue Lakes is committed to the development of youth in academics while supporting local communities through the Academic Decathlon.

Last year, the lodge provided college scholarships in the amount of $250 for top-scoring student at each participating school in Lake and Mendocino counties.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Perkins of Lower Lake High, Francisco Sandoval of Middletown High, David Stansberry of Willits High, Rebecca Swaney of Upper Lake High and Shao-Jia Chang of Clear Lake High, who received the scholarships.

The Lodge at Blue Lakes will continue to be a major sponsor of the Academic Decathlon.