Timber Koopman, a junior at Etna High School, has advanced to the district (state) level of the Lions Club International Student Speaker Contest after winning the Regional competition held Sunday in Yreka.
Koopman defeated Robby Madden, a sophomore at Burney High School, to claim the regional title and a $250 cash prize. She will now compete in Yuba City, where the top prize is a $4,500 scholarship.
