Abigayle wrote in her scholarship application that “Throughout my life I have always tried to find the good in all situations that have affected me both positively and negatively.” This positive attitude has served her well, as numerous sports injuries and health problems have motivated her to work in the medical field. Understanding what patients are going through allows her to treat them with understanding and compassion. Abigayle plans on studying diagnostic medical sonography and later possibly radiology or sports medicine at Olympic College and then Tacoma Community College. She has been actively involved in community service projects and school clubs as well as playing volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Abigayle is the recipient of the $1,500 Ramsey-Jones Scholarship, and the $3,625 Chimacum Backpacks Scholarship.

Lane was described as his teachers as “a very positive, happy kid, one of those kids that when you say his name, you just smile!” A hard worker both in school, on the farm helping his family, and as an employee of Seton Construction, Lane has ambitious plans for his future. Fascinated by aviation since he was little, Lane plans to complete the necessary training to get his pilot’s license here at Jefferson County Airport. Once he has completed this training, Lane hopes to join the Coast Guard or the National Guard to get his helicopter license. His ultimate goal is to become a Medevac helicopter pilot, transporting patients to safety in their hours of greatest need. A true son of generations of his family raised in the Chimacum Valley, Lane will receive the In the Valley Near the Water Scholarship of $600, the $1,100 Chimacum Staff Payroll Scholarship and the $1,500 First Federal Scholarship.

A strong leader both on and off the playing field, Reid has been determined to make the most of every opportunity available to him at Chimacum Schools. While excelling in challenging advanced classes, band, and Knowledge Bowl, Reid has also been an outstanding athlete, qualifying for the State tournaments in both track and tennis. As student representative to the school board, Reid was an eloquent advocate for student concerns and was instrumental in creating a new policy on open campus for upper class students. His teachers praise him as “solid, creative, capable, and a strong leader who really applies himself in his work.” Reid credits his love of hiking and the outdoors to growing up in the Chimacum valley. He will continue this love of nature by studying Forestry at the University of Montana at Missoula. For his outstanding achievements, Reid will be receiving the $40,000 Ross and Claudine Roesler Memorial Scholarship ($10,00 yearly for four years), the $3,625 Chimacum Backpacks Scholarship, and the $2,500 Susan Phillips AP Scholarship.

Seeing Disney’s animated feature Cars as a child and sharing special moments with his grandpa who “brought me into the automotive world,” Donovan has been fascinated by cars and their mechanical challenges for as long as he can remember. This love of all things automotive will be fully realized when Donovan attends the Nascar Technical Institute this fall to train in their renowned CNC Program. His ultimate goal is to establish his own business where he not only delivers car parts to his customers, but also improves their design. Donovan described the first time he had the opportunity to race around the track at an official racing site as a “great feeling of freedom. I want to race more. I remember smiling the entire time!” Donovan’s dreams will be greatly helped by the $1,200 Norm Christie renewable STEM Scholarship, the $1,500 First Federal Scholarship, the $1000 Franson Trucking Scholarship, and the $1, 617 Henry Rogers Memorial Scholarship.

“Resilient. Passionate about helping those in need. A strong work ethic. A willingness to learn. Courage in facing significant challenges.” Teachers noted that Elaina’s experiences were dramatically different from those of her peers. After struggling the first two years of high school with difficult personal challenges, Elaina did a dramatic turnaround and found the self-discipline and sense of purpose necessary to be successful in her studies. Showing compassion for those who struggle, Elaina plans to become an EMT and will study at Everett Community College. Her goal as an EMT is to help curtail the tragic fentanyl epidemic and to help the homeless, and eventually she hopes to continue her studies to become a doctor. Elaina has been awarded a $2000 Duke and Jeanne Shold renewable scholarship, the $500 AGK Carpenter’s Son Scholarship, and $500 from the Quilcene Lions.

Growing up in the vibrant farming community of Chimacum has had a strong effect over the years on many CHS graduates, and Ava is no exception. Her experiences in working at Center Valley Animal Rescue and as a horse trainer and caretaker have motivated Ava to consider a major in biomedical science at Central Washington University with the ultimate goal of becoming a veterinarian and owning her own clinic one day. A talented and passionate soccer player who has played competitively all around the country, Ava is looking forward to competing for the CWU soccer team. Her teachers praise Ava for being super driven, very dedicated to what she loves, and mature beyond her years. Besides her academic and athletic strengths, Ava is also a talented artist who is very proud of her work being chosen for the annual Chimacum Crafts Fair poster. Ava will receive a $2000 Duke and Jeanne Shold renewable scholarship, the $6000 Mitch Black Memorial Scholarship, the $3,500 Truvedson Scholarship, and the $500 renewable Judy Gunter Memorial Scholarship.  

During his first two years of high school, Jacob would probably be the first to admit that he was anything but a model student. “I messed up at first, but I’m proud that I’m finishing up high school,” he said. Welding was what made the difference. After discovering welding as a vocational student at West Sound Tech, Jacob declared that his passion for welding projects, both practical and artistic, turned him around and gave him a direction for his future. His plan is to major in welding at Olympic College and to eventually buy a welding truck and own his own equipment so he can work independently on many different projects. Jacob’s teachers noted that “He has a really good heart, he’s kind, he has the potential for massive leadership.” Jacob has been awarded the $1500 Ramsey-Jones Scholarship, the $2000 Duke and Jeanne Shold Scholarship, and the $500 Greg Bolling Memorial Scholarship.