Ellensburg sixth grader picked to represent the state of Washington

Ellensburg sixth grader picked to represent the state of Washington »Play Video
ELLENSBURG -- A lucky Ellensburg sixth grader will soon pack his bags.

Morgan Middle School's Colby Gage earned one of 50 Student Ambassador Scholarships. He'll travel to Australia to learn about other cultures and represent the state of Washington.

Colby says he's been working hard and is looking forward to the trip.

Colby won the honor out of more than 60,000 entries across the country.