Alexus Richardson is a senior at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard. She is currently the coordinator of the Associative Student Body, and has been on the varsity track team for four years.

For the past two years, she has volunteered as a coach with the South Kitsap Pee Wee league and has helped in the concession stand. She volunteers as a youth helper at Emmanuel Apostolic Church and is currently a lead teacher. She has been instrumental in working with children with disabilities at the church, along with being an usher.

Alexus has competed in an engineering program called ROV which created underwater robotics for submarines. She has coached disadvantaged youth in track with the New Life Community Development Agency.

She also is an exceptional student and always strives to do her best. Last summer she volunteered with the University of Washington Math Academy School as a tutor to students needing to improve their math skills. She has a 3.6 grade point average and has been on the principal’s academic list three times.

“She has such a warm and caring way of connecting with children during community events,” said Marva Jones, who nominated her. “She is a responsible young lady who is always willing to help others and demonstrates a respect for her peers and adults. She is a quiet leader who leads by example.”

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in Sound Publishing’s Special Section, “Women of Achievement.”