Emma L. Ruggiero of Greenbank, a member of the South Whidbey High School Class of 2007, has graduated with honors from Princeton University.
In addition to her academic pursuits, Ruggiero had a record-setting career on the Princeton track and field team, both in the 20-pound weight throw (indoors) and the hammer throw (outdoors). She is the Princeton record-holder for women in the hammer throw and fourth all-time in the Ivy League.