One of the strongest students in a class of impressive scholars, Keenan has an ambitious goal: he will attend Pacific Lutheran University in the fall to begin his journey to becoming an environmental lawyer because, as he said, “The best way to fight for the environment will be in the courts.” Combining his love of nature with a determination to always do his best, Keenan is an exceptionally hard-working student known for his kindness and dedication to helping others. In recognition of his strong moral character and academic achievement, Keenan has been awarded a $1,250 Steve Ramsey/Anne Jones scholarship, a $2000 renewable Duke and Jeanne Shold scholarship, and the $12,000 Ross and Claudine Roesler Memorial Scholarship, renewable for four years.

​As the recipient of the $1000 Stan Berdinner Memorial Scholarship, Wyatt personifies the values that were so important to Mr. Berdinner in his years as a beloved teacher in the Pi program; he is a caring, empathetic young man who will help to make the world a better place. This scholarship will aid Wyatt in his studies at the School of Wooden Boat Building in Port Hadlock.

Conscientious, hardworking, and precise in creating projects ranging from carpentry to welding and even sewing, Nigel is a diligent student praised by his teachers for his craftsmanship and exceptional attention to detail. The recipient of the $1000 Luke Snyder Memorial Scholarship, the $1000 Quilcene Lions/AKG/Blackbaud Scholarship, a $1000 Duke and Jeanne Shold Scholarship, and the $1000 FOCS Merit Scholarship, Nigel will begin his welding program at Peninsula College in the fall.

Inspired by the nurses who took care of her baby brother in the ICU, Kalea’s dream is to become a neonatal intensive care nurse who provides the same loving, competent care to families in need. A Running Start student, Kalea plans to complete her pre-requisites at Peninsula College and then enroll in the nursing program at Olympic College. Teachers note that Kalea is dedicated and kind, qualities that will serve her well in her chosen career. Kalea has been awarded the $2,500 1st Security Bank Scholarship, a $2000 renewable Duke and Jeanne Shold Scholarship, and the $1000 Donna Pall RN Scholarship.

Logan has taken the woodworking class at Chimacum for every year of his high school career, and his diligence has paid off. Praised by his teacher as the best woodworker in the school, Logan has created many beautiful objects, including a table, cabinet, and display case for a valuable S'klallam tribe mask to be displayed in the high school library. Enrolled in the renowned Northwest School of Wooden Boatbuilding in Port Hadlock, Logan plans to use the skills he learns there to eventually craft custom-designed furniture. He will receive a $500 Steve Ramsey/Anne Jones Scholarship, a $1,500 FOCS Merit Scholarship, and the $2,600 In the Valley Near the Water Scholarship.

Described by her teachers as one of the class’s finest scholars and best citizens, Olivia will be attending Bellevue College, where she will enroll in their highly competitive four-year program to become a radiologic technologist. She hopes to treat her patients with dignity, respect, and compassion, qualities exemplified by her strong participation in a variety of community service projects. Olivia is the recipient of a $1000 Steve Ramsey/Anne Jones Scholarship, the $1000 Henry and Marjorie Rogers Scholarship, a $1,500 Chimacum Backpacks for Kids Scholarship, the $3000 Jeff and Marcia Harris Scholarship, and a $2000 renewable Duke and Jeanne Shold Scholarship.

Emily plans to attend Washington State University, where she will major in sports medicine, with the goal of becoming an athletic trainer and physical therapist. Emily admits that her passion for sports medicine is the result of years of personal athletic injuries experienced as a highly competitive basketball and volleyball player! Noted by her teachers as hard working and service oriented, Emily is dedicated to doing her best. She has been awarded a $1,250 Steve Ramsey/Anne Jones Scholarship, and a $3,500 Chimacum Backpacks for Kids Scholarship.

Described by her teachers as intellectually driven, motivated by a pure interest in science, and a stellar student in every respect, Calliope’s goals include literally reaching for the stars. After taking an introduction to astronomy class, Calliope knew immediately that she wanted to explore the mysteries of the universe. She will attend the University of Washington in the fall with the goal of obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy and eventually getting her Ph.D. She hopes to work in an observatory teaching and doing research on the stars. Calliope has been awarded the $1,200 Norm Christie STEM Scholarship for her outstanding work in the sciences, as well as a $3,500 Chimacum Backpacks for Kids Scholarship and the $5000 Truvedson Estate Scholarship.

A highly talented athlete who has competed at a national level in softball and received numerous accolades for her skills, Rylee is looking forward to attending Washington State University in the fall, where she will major in sports medicine with the ultimate goal of becoming a coach or athletic trainer. Steadfast and driven, Rylee hopes to use her voice in advocating for mental health for athletes as well as the development of physical skills. She will receive the $1,500 Dave Garing Memorial Scholarship in recognition of her outstanding skills in softball, as well as a $1,500 Chimacum Backpacks for Kids Scholarship and a $2000 renewable Duke and Jeanne Shold Scholarship.

After graduation, Brooke plans to acquire the prerequisites for diagnostic sonography at Olympic College, then specialize in the cardiac path at Bellevue College. Brooke has chosen this field because of a strong sense of empathy and a desire to support others. An active participant in service clubs such as Interact, the Drug Prevention Program, and the Peer-to Peer Education Program, Brooke has been praised by her teachers as an excellent communicator and organizer and always the first to volunteer. She has been awarded the $5000 Susan Phillips AP Scholarship, a $2000 renewable Duke and Jeanne Shold Scholarship, the $3000 Mitch Black Memorial Scholarship, and the $5000 Robert Roe Memorial Scholarship.

An outstanding athlete who has received awards and recognition for her skills in both volleyball and basketball throughout her high school career, Penina is a versatile student as well. Equally fascinated by math and graphic design, Penina plans on getting a dual degree in finance and graphic design from Highline College before continuing to a four-year university. Penina ascribes her love of math to long road trips as a child with her family where she loved to pass the time with numerous math games, and her love of graphic design to her work in her yearbook class. Her teachers describe her as a diligent, positive, accomplished student who loves learning. In recognition of her many skills, Penina has been awarded the $2000 Rick Smith Edward Jones Scholarship, the $1,200 Chimacum Staff Payroll Scholarship, and the $1,500 First Federal Bank Scholarship.