With all the honors and awards his students have received during his 10 years at Willcox High School, it was only fitting that he would be honored for making those opportunities possible. When the opportunity to apply for the Southern Arizona Chapter of the American Chemical Society high school chemistry teacher of the year award was presented to him, he took the challenge. Submitting his portfolio, his philosophy of teaching and three letters of recommendation, White put his thoughts of winning aside as he continued to mentor his students.