5/26/2015
Class of 2015
Thank You
The students and staff of Port Angeles
High School would like to thank the
following individuals and groups for
their generous contributions to the
Class of 2015.
(Listed in alphabetical order by organization.)
1
5/26/2015
AAUW Clallam County Branch
Scholarship
Albert Haller Foundation Scholarship
Andy Palmer Memorial Scholarship
Athletic Academic Scholarship
Linda Carpenter
Dr. Marc Jackson
Bob & Janet Palmer
Diana & Joe Tschimperle
AWPPW Local 155 Nippon Union
Employees Scholarship
Rod Weekes
Ben & Myrtle Walkling Memorial Trust
Vicki Corson
Ben & Myrtle Walkling Memorial
Vocational Trust
Lillian Cone
Bremerton Valley Scottish Rite of
Freemasonry
Joe MacIntyre
Carrie L Covert Memorial Nursing
Scholarship
Cheryl Johnson Memorial Scholarship
City Of Port Angeles Employees
Association Scholarship
Clallam Community Foundation / United
Way of Clallam County
~ Bright Haygood Copsey Scholarship
~ Jenny Steelquist Art Saves Lives
Scholarship
~ Karen Byrd Memorial Scholarship
Frances Yuhl
Jessica & Ryan Johnson
Robyn Porlier
Nola Grier
Nola Grier
Bob Steelquist
Charles Byrd
~ Mac Ruddell Community Fund
Sandy Ruddell
~ Michael Sindars Memorial Fund
Wanda Sindars
2
5/26/2015
Congregation B’nai Shalom
Suzanne DeBey
Clallam County Jr Livestock Auction-Lee
& Betty Embree Memorial Scholarship
Jaymie Van Gordon
Constance Hoare-Mead OMC Foundation
Scholarship
Bill Ashley
D.W. Morse Family Trust Fund
Darlene MariHugh Memorial Scholarship
Dry Creek Elementary PTO Scholarship
Dry Creek Grange Scholarship
Eclat Scholarship
Elmer & Alice Marshall Trust
Emery & Helen Koster Gariepy Joyce
Community Scholarship
Esther Chapter #19, Order of Eastern Star
Lillian Cone
Paul MariHugh & Ron Wilcox
Tabatha Meadows
Cindy Kelly
Anonymous Donor
Frederick Larson
Rich Wilson
Bob Wheeler
~ “Ellis Kelley” Memorial Scholarship
~ “Dee Yager” Memorial Scholarship
Roosevelt Elementary PTA
First Presbyterian Church Scholarship
Five Port Angeles Chapters of the PEO
Sisterhood Scholarship
Franklin Elementary PTO Scholarship
Kathy Millar/Jami Wood
Rosalie Doty
Leslie Spotkov
Michelle Turner
3
5/26/2015
Gellor Insurance & Gellor Family
Partnership
Gladys Christopher Pollanz Scholarship
Green Crow Scholarship
Heckman Motors Inc. Scholarship
Herky Carlson Native American
Scholarship
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Scholarship
Holly Trinity Lutheran Church “Henry
Swenson” Memorial Scholarship
Hope Scholarship
International Footprint Olympic
Peninsula Chapter Scholarship
Jefferson Elementary PTO Scholarship
Jesse Sayre Thanem Memorial
Scholarship
Jim's Pharmacy Scholarship
K.O. Erickson Trust Scholarship
Wendy Rix
Burt & Ralene Walls & Chris Staehli
and Penny Sanders-Thieman
Jo LeDuke Johnston & Randy Johnson
Jack Heckman & Jim Heckman
Lee Carlson
Peggy Romero
Peggy Romero
Lillian Cone
Maura Mattson
Malinda Angevine
Rick & Debbie Thanem
Lisa Jorgenson / Linda Cameron
Rev. Ted Mattie
4
5/26/2015
Kiwanis Club of Port Angeles
Scholarships
~ Charles Wilson Citizenship
Scholarship
~ Dutch Haag Academic
Scholarship
Leslie Spotkov
& Committee Members
~ Fred Owens Memorial Scholarship
~ Glenn Gallison Key Club
Scholarship
~ Christiansen Memorial Scholarship
Mason Ziegler Memorial Scholarship
Kelly & Tami Ziegler
Merrill & Ring Scholarship
Norm Schaaf
Michael Sorenson Memorial Scholarship
Susan Myers
Monday Musicale Scholarship
Mt Olympus Detachment of Marine
Corps Scholarship
NJROTC Parent’s Association
Scholarship
Jacque Chilcott
Dan Abbott/Marine Corps League
Brooke Hendry
Native American Scholarships:
~ Brekke Family Scholarship
~ Native American Club Scholarship
Naval Elks Lodge #353 Local
Scholarship
Tracy Hasselkus & The Brekke Family
Jamie Valadez
Erick Blume
5
5/26/2015
North Olympic Baseball / Softball
Scholarship
Jeff Lunt
North Olympic Baseball / Softball “Jim
Lunt” Scholarship
Jeff Lunt
North Olympic Baseball / Softball “Don
‘Bear’ Schlemmer Award”
Jeff Lunt
North Olympic Mustang Club
Scholarship
North Olympic Timber Action
Committee “Harriet Buchman”
Scholarship
Northwest Driving School Scholarship
Steve Stratton / Lynn & Marv Fowler
Carol Johnson & Alice Alexander
Tabatha Meadows
Nor'Wester Rotary Academic
Scholarship
Dan Shea
Nor'Wester Rotary Vocational
Scholarship
Dan Shea
Olympic Driftwood Sculptors
Joyce Volmut
Olympic Electric Company, Inc.
Olympic Junior Babe Ruth Baseball
Scholarship
Eric & Christy Brown
& Charles Burkhardt
Staci Politika
6
5/26/2015
Olympic Kiwanis Club Scholarship
Carla Sue
Olympic Kiwanis Club “Ken Schermer
Memorial Scholarship”
Carla Sue
Olympic Peninsula Y-High Judo Team
Scholarship
Melody Charno
Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the
Surfrider Foundation
Peninsula Children's Clinic Scholarship
Shawn & Sarah Canepa
Dr. Madeline Harrington
Peninsula Golf Club Scholarship
Bill Tiderman
Peninsula Jr. Rodeo Association
"Matt Edwards" Award
Tina Van Ausdle
Peninsula Ladies Golfers Scholarship
Cindy Schlaffman
Peninsula Singers "Dewey Ehling"
Vocal Music Scholarship
Ron Corrado
Peninsula Singers "Denise Graham
Memorial" Scholarship
Ron Corrado
Peninsula Tennis Club Scholarship
Karl Fickas/Robin Fling
7
5/26/2015
Peninsula Youth Equestrian Foundation
"John Slack" Memorial Scholarship
PEO Chapter CR, Leora Bradshaw
Memorial Scholarship
Port Angeles Association of Realtors
Maria Rentas
Leslie Spotkov
Valerie Lape/Doc Reiss
Port Angeles Chapter of Public School
Employees
Art Paulovcin
Port Angeles Education Association
Barry Burnett
Port Angeles Education Foundation
Scholarships
~ American Gold Seafoods
Scholarship
~ Chris & Karen Aaes Sports
Memorial Scholarship - Soccer
Leslie Spotkov & Committee
members
~ Chris & Karen Aaes Sports
Memorial Scholarship - Track
~ Academic Scholarship
~ Ken & Charlotte BradfordHutchinson Jewelers Scholarship
~ Emily Meyer Scholarship
8
5/26/2015
~ Laurie Fischer Memorial
Scholarship
~ William A. Gallacci Art Scholarship
~ Kathleen Rae Halloran
Memorial Scholarship
~ Corven & Elfrieta Kepplinger
Vocational Scholarship
~ Charlotte Kirby Memorial
Scholarship
~ Popsicle Bridge Engineering
Scholarship
Gene Unger
~ Wayne & Mary Shields Scholarship
Trust Fund
~ Stevens Middle School ASB
Scholarship
~ Superintendent’s Meritorious
Scholarship
~ Thomas Memorial Scholarship
~ William Bissell Memorial
Scholarship
Port Angeles Fire Department Auxiliary
Scholarship
Chuck Lisk
Dr. Marc Jackson
Leslie Spotkov
Leslie Spotkov
Tami Ziegler
Port Angeles Garden Club Scholarship
Anne Smokler
Port Angeles High School Band
Boosters Scholarship
Claire Rausch
9
5/26/2015
Port Angeles High School Choir
Boosters Scholarship
Port Angeles High School DECA
Scholarship
Tammy Napiontek
Jennifer Kunkel
Port Angeles High School Equestrian
Team Booster Club Scholarship
Nancy Hodgin
Port Angeles High School FBLA
Scholarship
Bernie Brabant
Port Angeles Kiwanis Foundation
Scholarships
~ George Charno Memorial
Scholarship
Leslie Spotkov
& Committee Members
~ Graham Ralston Vocational
Scholarship
~ Norris Academic Scholarship
~ Palmquist Academic Scholarship
~ Barnier Scholarship
10
5/26/2015
Port Angeles Lions Club Scholarship
Nancy Sievers
Port Angeles Police Department
Scholarship
Mary Rife & Sky Sexton
Port Angeles Rotary Noon Club
Academic Scholarship
Austin Lee
Port Angeles Rotary Noon Club
Vocational Scholarship
Austin Lee
Port Angeles Rotary Noon Club
Peninsula College Scholarship
Austin Lee
Port Angeles Youth Baseball
Scholarship
Queen of Angels Church Parish
Scholarship
Rayonier Peninsula College Scholarship
Scott Schwagler
Jackie Miller
Pam Kelly
Readers Theater Plus Scholarship
Paul & Ann Martin
Reath Ellefson Honorary Football
Scholarship
Malinda Angevine
Ron Carr Memorial Scholarship
Roy Britton Memorial Scholarship
Margaret Carr
Lillian Cone
11
5/26/2015
Runner's Parent Group Scholarship
Sandy Baily Memorial Scholarship
Sequim Arts Scholarship
Sister "Gemma Quinn" Memorial
Scholarship
Sons of Norway Scholarship
Soroptomist Int. of Port Angeles Jet Set
Susan Danielson
Jaymie Van Gordon
Steve Edison
Danetta Rutten
Sonja Brown
Becky McGinty
~ Economic & Social Development/
Skill Center Scholarship
~ Environmental Scholarship
~ Vocational Scholarship
~ Academic Scholarship
Soroptomist International of Port
Angeles Noon Club Scholarship
Trevor A. Homer Memorial
Scholarship
Liz Waud
Robert & Marcia Homer
12
5/26/2015
Gene & Norma Turner Scholarship
Unity in the Olympics Church
Scholarship
VFW Post 1024 Gariepy Foundation
Scholarship
Wave Broadband Scholarship
Gene & Norma Turner
Linda Ruddell
Dale Koelling
Eileen Hathaway
Wilder Family Auto Scholarship
Tami Rose
Willard Traylor Memorial Scholarship
Julie Price
William N. Brothers Memorial
Scholarship
Wright’s Home Care Agency
Scholarship
Xi Iota Chapter of Beta Sigma Pi
“Susan Morse” Scholarship
Zenovic & Associates, Inc. Scholarship
Leah & Steve Ford
Susan Brothers
April Hiener/Kathy DeRousie
Steve Zenovic & Nina Pitts
13
5/26/2015
“How will you contribute to making the world
a better place?”
Shania Alderson
"I want to make the world
a better place by being
myself; there aren't
enough people who are
comfortable with being
themselves."
Future Plans: Azusa Pacific University
Major/Minor: International Business
14
5/26/2015
Amber Almond
“If you have the power to
make someone happy, do
it. The world needs more of
that.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Ultrasound Technician
Scott Anders
“I will grow to be the
best I can be as an
individual with good
hearted intentions to
spread peace.”
Future Plans: Shoreline Community College
Major/Minor: Piano Performance (Jazz & Classic)
15
5/26/2015
Brady Anderson
*COMMENDED NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT*
“I’m going to change the
world by being a positive
person and continuing to
set goals for both myself
and my community.”
Future Plans: University of Washington
Major/Minor: Biochemistry
Nathan Angevine
“I’ll probably wait until
the last minute and then
I might be able to figure
something out.”
Future Plans: Pacific Lutheran University
Major/Minor: Kinesiology/Physical Education
16
5/26/2015
Charlee Aragon
“I will make the world
a better place by
spreading positivity
and making a
difference in people's
lives.”
Future Plans: Pacific Lutheran University
Major/Minor: Nursing/Psychology
Alex Atwell
“By finding a job I enjoy,
increasing productive
impacts on the environment,
and contributing to the
economy and community. I
believe I can make the world
a better place .”
Future Plans: Olympic College
Major/Minor: Golf Professional/Business
17
5/26/2015
Casey Bailey
“I will make the world a
better place by treating
people with respect and
having good work
ethics.”
Future Plans: Spokane Community College
Major/Minor: Precision Machining
Emily Basden
"I will contribute to making
the world a better place by
becoming a teacher and
improving our education
system so that more students
will enjoy going to school and
learning."
Future Plans: Brigham Young University - Idaho
Major/Minor: Business/Marketing
18
5/26/2015
Sierra Baublits
"I will make the
world a better place
by educating younger
generations and
instill in them a love
of learning."
Future Plans: Washington State University
Major/Minor: Education
Colby Beckstrom
“You can't make the
world a better place, all
you can do is extend a
helping hand and
hope for one in return.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Business
19
5/26/2015
Nathan Beirne
“I won't waste your
money! Someday it will
be my turn to pay it
forward.”
Future Plans: Lewis & Clark College
Major/Minor: Mathematics
Samantha Benoff
“I am going to help the
homeless not go hungry
and make sure that they
are warm during the
winter.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Mathematics
20
5/26/2015
John Boesenberg
“I plan on keeping an
upbeat attitude no matter
where I am in life, and if
I’m happy and upbeat
maybe other people will
be too .”
Future Plans: University of Idaho
Major/Minor: Civil Engineering
Karley Bowen
"I will make the world a
better place by
providing excellent
healthcare to members
of our community."
Future Plans: Peninsula College/Olympic College
Major/Minor: Nursing
21
5/26/2015
Katherine Bowes
“I will change the world
by making justice
available to all, and not
just the highest bidder.”
Future Plans: Cottey College
Major/Minor: English
Zoe Bozich
*COMMENDED NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT*
“I will make the world
a better place by
continually being
inspired by and
inspiring the people
around me.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/University of Washington/Embry Riddle
Major/Minor: Aerospace Engineering/Robotics
22
5/26/2015
Elizabeth “Beth Ann” Brackett
“How am I going to make
the world a better place?
One person at a time.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Music & Mathematics
Ian Brumbaugh
“I strive to meet every
situation and opportunity
with optimism to affect
individuals around me in
a positive way.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Dentistry
23
5/26/2015
Samuel Burton
“I will make the world a
better place by bringing
a smile to the faces of
the people I come upon
in my life.”
Future Plans: Central Washington University
Major/Minor: Aviation/Computer Science
Peter Butler
“I plan to be a hard
worker and have healthy
habits. Through this,
possibly lead by example
for others.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Mechanical Engineering
24
5/26/2015
Jesse Calvert
“I will make the world a
better place by always
remembering to sneeze
into my elbow and by
always turning my phone
off at theaters.”
Future Plans: University of Washington
Major/Minor: Aeronautical Engineering
Sarah Carraux
“My improving the world
means giving voices to
those without; advocating
their rights, creating a
world where acceptance
and selflessness are
synonymous with human
nature.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Journalism & Gender Studies
25
5/26/2015
Claudia Carvell
I am going to make the
world a better place
with my kindness,
patience, and a lot of
imagination.
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Elementary Education
Logan Ciaciuch
“I will make the world a
better place by being an
example for younger
athletes as I progress in
my baseball career.”
Future Plans: Whitworth College
Major/Minor: Business Management
26
5/26/2015
Roberto Coronel
“I am going to inspire
people by teaching them
the true potentials of their
bodies.”
Future Plans: Central Washington University
Major/Minor: Physical Therapy
Tessa Coville
“I will make the world a
better place by spreading
joy through the power of
knowledge.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/4 year university
Major/Minor: Associate of Arts/Education
27
5/26/2015
Gavin Crain
“I will change the world.
I will offer the care and
respect I have for my
family and friends to
everyone I meet.”
Future Plans: Montana State University
Major/Minor: Mechanical Engineering
Richard Crawford
“I will change the world
by lying down my life for
the freedom we deserve.”
Future Plans: United States Army
Major/Minor: Network Engineering
28
5/26/2015
Delanie Critchfield
"I hope to shine light into
the darkness of the world
by showing, love, joy,
kindness, and goodness
through Christ's love for
us."
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Business
Mary Dawson
“I will make the world
a sweeter place, one
cake at a time.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/Culinary Arts School
Major/Minor: Business/Culinary Arts
29
5/26/2015
Mikayla DeBerry
“As one individual I
cannot change this world.
However, I can change the
world of one being
through volunteering,
donating, fostering, or a
friendly gesture."
Future Plans: Peninsula College/4 year university
Major/Minor: Associate of Arts/Education
Elizabeth DeFrang
“I am going to contribute
to make the world a
better place by serving
my country, while
helping to heal the ones
who do the same.”
Future Plans: Linfield College
Major/Minor: Nursing
30
5/26/2015
Jesse Denton
“I will make the world a
better place by investing
in the education of the
next generation.”
Future Plans: Whitworth University
Major/Minor: Secondary Education
Sofia Doryland
“I will make the world a
better place by helping to
advance science.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Earth Science
31
5/26/2015
Allison Drew
“I want to connect
emotionally - with people,
things, and places,
creating bonds founded
on humor and joy to those
surrounding me - thus
improving the world.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Film
Stephanie Dudley
“You make the world a
better place by making
yourself a better person."
-Scott Sorrell
Future Plans: Brigham Young University-Idaho
Major/Minor: Education/Mathematics
32
5/26/2015
Amber Due
“I am going to make the
world a better place by
working to sustain,
protect and study the
natural earth.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Environmental Science
Gabrielle Dumler
“I will make the world a
better place by teaching
youth to make smarter
choices and to take
responsibility for their
actions.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Education
33
5/26/2015
Joseph Durning
“I will make the world a
better place by protecting
our natural resources.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Wildlife Management
Ashley Frantz
“I'll make the best of
everyday and work to be
the best version of myself
that I can be.”
Future Plans: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Major/Minor: Visual Communications
34
5/26/2015
Nicholas Fritschler
*COMMENDED NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT*
“I'll know I've changed
the world when cars
I've helped engineer are
helping people to drive
more safely, efficiently,
and happily.”
Future Plans: Gonzaga University
Major/Minor: Mechanical Engineering/Vocal Performance
James Gallagher
*COMMENDED NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT*
“I will make the world a
better place by engineering
the transportation systems
of the future.”
Future Plans: University of Washington
Major/Minor: Civil Engineering
35
5/26/2015
Carly Gouge
“Things don't have to
change the world to be
important. I hope not to
make just one big
difference but many
small ones together.”
Future Plans: Hillsdale College
Major/Minor: Sports Psychology
Danielle Grimes
“I will help make the
world a better place
through knowledge!
Read good books!”
Future Plans: Pacific Lutheran University
Major/Minor: English (emphasis in writing)
36
5/26/2015
Matthew Groves
“I will make the world a
better place by being
helpful to anyone and
everyone.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/Central Washington University
Major/Minor: Sports Marketing
Tyler Hansen
“I hope to provide
meaningful research to
help ensure the survival
of native fish species of
the Olympic peninsula
rivers.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/4 year University
Major/Minor: Fisheries/Environmental Science
37
5/26/2015
McKenna Hardee
“I hope to inspire and
empower as many
individual lives as possible
with my story and
perseverance, because
that is what we are
called to do.”
Future Plans: Point Loma Nazarene University
Major/Minor: Social Work
Andrew Harrelson
“I will make the world a
better place by bringing
people together, getting
them off of technology
and teaching them to be
in the moment with
each other.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/4 year university
Major/Minor: Business
38
5/26/2015
Hunter Hathaway
“I will make the world a
better place by
spreading positivity.”
Future Plans: Gonzaga University
Major/Minor: Business Management
Katherine Haworth
"As I find my place in
this world I will be
honest, kind, and
generous to inspire
those around me."
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Environmental Studies/Political Science
39
5/26/2015
Connor Heilman
“I will make the world a
better place by staying
positive and getting a
good education so I can
live life to the fullest.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Science
Michael Helwick
*COMMENDED NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT*
“I will make the world a
better place through my
music; I hope to bring joy
and happiness to all who
hear it.”
Future Plans: University of North Texas
Major/Minor: Double Bass Performance
40
5/26/2015
Kayla Hennings
"I'm going to Google it! –
Future Computer Engineer at Google”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/4 year university
Major/Minor: Computer Engineering
Marc Henry
“I want to be a creator of
art; art that will inspire
people to think bigger
and do better.”
Future Plans: DigiPen Institute of Technology
Major/Minor: Digital Art Animation
41
5/26/2015
Jacob Higbee
“I'll help make the world
a better place by
providing people with
better eyesight.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/4 year university
Major/Minor: Optometry
Nicole Hill
“I will make the world a
better place...one song at a
time.”
Future Plans: Art Institute of Seattle
Major/Minor: Audio Production
42
5/26/2015
Isaac Houston
“I will make the world a
better place by thinking of
others before myself. We
have too many selfish
people in the world.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/Bates Technical College
Major/Minor: Diesel Mechanics
Alicia Howell
“What I can give is my
best effort- without
trying, nothing can get
done in this world to
make it a better place to
live.”
Future Plans: Olympic College
Major/Minor: Pharmaceutical Health Sciences
43
5/26/2015
Hannah Howell
“I plan on changing the
world by filling up
people's hearts with
music and to share my
passion with everybody.”
Future Plans: Central Washington University
Major/Minor: Music Performance
Vincent Ioffrida
"I plan on contributing
to make the world a
better place by
educating the youth."
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Education
44
5/26/2015
Adam Iseri Fujii
"I want people to see
the world through
different eyes."
Future Plans: Hudson Valley Community College
Major/Minor: Digital Media/Film
Kendal Jacobson
“I will make the world a
better place by brightening
people’s days with laughter.”
Future Plans: Lewis & Clark College
Major/Minor: Mathematics
45
5/26/2015
Deserae Jordan
“If I could share my
story, I would help kids
in need, one at a time.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/Bellevue College
Major/Minor: Radiology Technician
Cole Keehner
“I will make the world
a better place by being
kind to everyone I
meet.”
Future Plans: University of Idaho
Major/Minor: International Studies
46
5/26/2015
Kayla LaFritz
“By being an English
teacher, I believe I can
make the world a better
place through helping
students overcome
obstacles and making
their lives better.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/Central Washington University
Major/Minor: Education
Connor Leslie
“I hope to make the
world a better place by
a becoming a
paramedic and a
firefighter to give hope
in times of disaster.”
Future Plans: Central Washington University
Major/Minor: Paramedicine/Firefighter
47
5/26/2015
Hannah Little
"My life amounts to no
more than one drop in a
limitless ocean. Yet
what is any ocean, but a
multitude of drops?"
~David Mitchell
Future Plans: Rensselaeur Polytechnic Institute
Major/Minor: Mathematics
Dusti “Dove” Lucas
“Education is the most
powerful weapon used to
change the world, so
what better way to
change the world than to
educate its inhabitants.”
Future Plans: Northwest University
Major/Minor: Education
48
5/26/2015
Leah Marsh
*NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST*
*WASHINGTON SCHOLAR*
“Regardless of where life
takes me, I plan to follow
some old advice: ‘be safe,
be kind, be responsible.’”
Future Plans: Harvard College
Major/Minor: English
Natalie McNary
“I want to help make
this country a better
place to live and make a
difference in people's
lives.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/US Army
Major/Minor: Cybersecurity
49
5/26/2015
Hannah Middlestead
“I am going to make the
world a better place by
developing medicine
from plants to cure
diseases world wide.”
Future Plans: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Major/Minor: Biochemistry
Brianna Miller
"I will make the world a
better place by educating
future generations."
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Elementary Education
50
5/26/2015
Aleesha Mon Wai
"I will make the world a better
place by providing my skills to
the entertainment business
and making people smile. "
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Business
Jeffrey Mordecai-Smith
"I will make the world a
better place by spreading
music and the arts and
encouraging communitydriven behaviors."
Future Plans: University of Washington
Major/Minor: Mathematics/Arts
51
5/26/2015
Emma Moseley
"I'm gunna keep it trill
and eat lots of chicken
nuggets."
Future Plans: Seattle University
Major/Minor: Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
Delaney Nichols
“I am going to do
anything and
everything possible to
make the community a
better place such as
volunteering my time to
help.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Business
52
5/26/2015
Leanna Nielsen
“I will make the world a
better place by making a
difference and never
being afraid of going
after what I want or
believe in.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Business
Meagan Notar
“I will help to find ways to
improve our standard of
living through science. “
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Science
53
5/26/2015
Timothy O’Keefe
“I’m going to make the
world a better place, by
helping people every
chance I get.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/Western State Colorado University
Major/Minor: Environment & Sustainability
Ariel Oakley
"I plan to make the
world a better place by
helping people
understand financials
and overall boost the
economy."
Future Plans: Peninsula College/University of Oregon
Major/Minor: Accounting
54
5/26/2015
Dawn Oliver
“I will make the world a
better place by becoming a
counselor and dedicating
my life to helping others. “
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Psychology
Aaron Olsen
“I will make the world a
better place by being an
active, educated member
of my community
wherever I may live.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Management Information Systems/Spanish
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5/26/2015
Bailee Palmer
“I will make the world a
better place through a
career in Law and Justice.”
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Political Science
Alexander Parrill
“I’m going to make the
world a better place by
helping those that need it,
whether by holding a
door open or returning a
smile.”
Future Plans: Pima Community College/University of Arizona
Major/Minor: Criminology
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5/26/2015
Annika Pederson
“I want to empower
myself through
education, so that I am
have the capacity to
enhance the lives of
others.”
Future Plans: Pacific Lutheran University
Major/Minor: Political Science
Audra Perrizo
“I will keep on smiling
and lend a hand to
others when I am able; I
believe that a little
kindness and
consideration for others
can go a long ways."
Future Plans: Marquette University
Major/Minor: Nursing
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5/26/2015
Kendra Perszyk
“I would want to
change the world by not
waiting for the perfect
moment but by making
each moment perfect.”
Future Plans: Eastern Washington University
Major/Minor: Psychology
Rozalyn Piper
“I will make the world a
better place by spreading
love and laughter.”
Future Plans: Gonzaga University
Major/Minor: Business Marketing
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5/26/2015
Cameron Raber
“Through thoughtful
inquiry, exhibition of civic
virtues, and a passion for
helping others discover
the value of mathematics,
I’ll dynamically influence
the world of education.”
Future Plans: Pacific Lutheran University
Major/Minor: Mathematics/Education
Erin Rice
“I will make the world a
better place as a Naval
Officer, travelling the
globe, leading others to
aid and protect those in
need.”
Future Plans: University of Washington
Major/Minor: Civil Engineering
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5/26/2015
Matthew Robbins
“I would like to
contribute to making
the world a better place
by always doing
community service
when my community
needs me.”
Future Plans: Western State Colorado University
Major/Minor: Psychology
Caroline Rooney
“I plan on making the
world a better place by
making people smile one
cupcake at a time.”
Future Plans: Art Institute of Seattle
Major/Minor: Culinary Arts
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5/26/2015
Lora Rudzinski
"Through teaching and
writing, I would like to
help future generations
develop a unique
perspective of the world
and its ways."
Future Plans: Pacific Lutheran University
Major/Minor: Education
Nicole Rusnak
All our dreams can come true
if we have the courage to
pursue them. ~ Walt Disney
“I will make the world a
better place by pursuing
my dreams.”
Future Plans: United States Army – Boot Camp, Fort Sill, OK
then University of Nebraska
Major/Minor: Physician’s Assistant
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5/26/2015
Lukas Saskowsky
“Changing the world for
the better is not an easy
task but with hard work,
perseverance, respect,
patience, empathy, and
science…I will certainly
try.”
Future Plans: Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Major/Minor: Aerospace/Electrical Engineering
Astrid Schick
*WASHINGTON SCHOLAR*
“With compassion,
service, and hope to guide
my being and a thirst for
life-long learning to
govern my mind, I will
act with integrity to serve
the world.”
Future Plans: University of Portland
Major/Minor: Chemistry
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5/26/2015
Melanie Schimschal
“I will make the world a
better place by being one
of the 30% of American
employees who will
actually like their job.”
Future Plans: Washington State University
Major/Minor: Engineering
Simon Shindler
*COMMENDED NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT*
*WASHINGTON SCHOLAR*
“I will make the world a
better place by being an
involved citizen.”
Future Plans: University of Idaho
Major/Minor: Chemical Engineering
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5/26/2015
Kyle Sholinder
“I will make the
world a better place
by bringing great
music of course."
Future Plans: Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Music Performance
JP Smithson
“I'm going to major in
the field of Psychology
so I can help lift people
up and fill their lives
with positivity in trying
times.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/4 year university
Major/Minor: Psychology
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5/26/2015
Christian Sotebeer
“I am going to live as
honorably as I can,
dedicating myself to the
cause of our great
nation.”
Future Plans: US Marine Corps
Major/Minor: Career Military
Emilee Spoon
“I would make this a
better place by showing
compassion to the
children. By teaching
them honesty, showing
kindness, telling the truth,
and being respectful.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Early Childhood Education
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5/26/2015
Samuel Stevenson
“I am going to make the
world a better place by
spreading the joy of
downhill mountain
biking to any and all
people I can!”
Future Plans: Texas A&M University
Major/Minor: Mechanical Engineering
McKenna Thompson
”I‘m going to be a
citizen of the planet,
save animals, pick up
trash, and be kind to all
creatures of the
universe.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College/Western Washington University
Major/Minor: Marine Science
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5/26/2015
Luciano Toscano
“I will use my knowledge
and life experience to
build a company whose
purpose is to improve the
world.”
Future Plans: University of Washington
Major/Minor: Engineering
Emily VanAusdle
“I will make the
world a better place
by saving one animal
at a time.”
Future Plans: Central Washington University/Washington State University
Major/Minor: Veterinary Medicine
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5/26/2015
Samson Waddell
*COMMENDED NATIONAL MERIT STUDENT*
"Whether by providing a
way for people to forget
their problems, or a way
to fix their problems, I
want to help brighten
others' lives."
Future Plans: University of Washington
Major/Minor: Engineering
Clare Wegener
"I will change the world
by bringing a new take
on the word 'home'
through modernizing and
redesigning the family
living space as an interior
designer."
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Business
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5/26/2015
Katelyn West
“I am going to make the
world a better place by
unveiling purpose and
unleashing the potential of
our future generations. “
Future Plans: Pacific Lutheran University
Major/Minor: Social Work/Business Administration
Rhonda White
“As a labor and
delivery nurse, I will
make the world a better
place by helping,
saving, and starting the
lives of people who
come into my delivery
room.”
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Nursing
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5/26/2015
Sabrina Williams
“I will make the
world a better
place by being kind
and helping those
around me.”
Future Plans: Gonzaga University
Major/Minor: Biology/Pre-Med
Carlee Wilson
“I will do for the world
what J.J. Abrams will do
for Star Wars…and do,
because there is no try.”
Future Plans: Seattle Pacific University
Major/Minor: Public Relations
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5/26/2015
David Winsor
“I will make the world a
better place by being
innovative, kind and
doing the best that I can
do.”
Future Plans: Washington State University
Major/Minor: Chemical Engineering
Clare Wiswell
“I can’t change the world,
but I can change myself.
As Confucius said, “the
man who moves a mountain
begins by moving small
stones.””
Future Plans: Peninsula College
Major/Minor: Arts/Music
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5/26/2015
Jessica Zhu
"How am I going to
contribute to making the
world a better place?
By being more optimistic,
happy and kind to one
another.”
Future Plans: University of Washington
Major/Minor: Bio-Engineering
Please join us now in the
Student Center for a reception.
Thank you for coming!
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