The Mercer Island Rotary Club named Mercer Island seniors Rebecca Garcia Moreno and Jake Pruchno as its Islanders of the Month for May.

The daughter of Brett Duel and Alejandro Garcia Moreno, Rebecca is President of the International Club, was a Bridges leader and was a member of the varsity softball team. Outside the hallways of MIHS, she has served as a page in the Washington State Senate for Relay for Life and enjoys reading, baking and bouldering. Rebecca will attend American University in Washington, D.C. in the fall. She looks forward to exploring new interests and hopes to travel abroad and continue learning about different cultures.

Jake is the son of Dana and Billy Pruchno, and is a National Honor Society member, a member of the MIHS marching band, a senior service club member and has been a varsity wrestling team captain, a Bridges leader and a DECA club participant. Outside of school, Jake participated in Safe Rides, worked at Herzel Ner-Tamid Synagogue and was a Relay for Life co-chair. He enjoys recreational sports and plans to study business at the University of Washington.