Elizabeth Brewer, Whidbey Island Campus ASSVC President and President’s Medal Recipient
With many family members and friends in attendance, Skagit Valley College (SVC) Whidbey Island Campus celebrated student achievement at the College’s 62nd Annual Honors Reception on June 5th at the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge. Between the Mount Vernon and the Whidbey Island Campus ceremonies this year, over $450k in scholarships were awarded to SVC students. In addition, many departmental and club awards were presented.
Dr. Tom Keegan, SVC President, and Dr. Laura Cailloux, Vice President of the Whidbey Island Campus and Centers, awarded the President’s Medal to seven students for their outstanding academic achievement. To qualify, each recipient must be a graduating sophomore, have all A or A- grades, and have attended SVC for at least three quarters. President’s Medals were awarded to Cynthia Benitz, Elizabeth Brewer, Brenden Darnell, Reilly Pena, Jennifer Pinch, Gabriel Quinn, and Tiaralyn Torr.
Elizabeth Brewer was recognized for her leadership and service as the Associated Students of Skagit Valley College (ASSVC) President for the Whidbey Island Campus.
This year, two exceptional students were nominated for the Yates Award, the highest
award bestowed at the Whidbey Island Campus. Named for the former admiral and commanding
officer of NAS Whidbey who was instrumental in working with SVC to secure property
for the Whidbey Island Campus, the Yates Award honors a student who has demonstrated
outstanding leadership, community service, and academic achievement.
The Yates Award recipient this year was Desirae Bradley. Among her many accomplishments at SVC, Desirae served as ASSVC Treasurer. As an officer, she chose a project that is a concern for many college students: food insecurity. Through her efforts, a food pantry was established for SVC students and she also coordinated several food drives to help provide students with access to fresh fruit, staples, and toiletries. In addition, Desirae has been a leader in the Student Life office, providing program and event ideas, a staffing schedule, and energy for whatever needed to be accomplished. Desirae hopes to pursue a neuroscience degree next fall.
Yates Award nominee Christian King joined the ASSVC this year as a student representative and hit the ground running. He met with all first quarter experience classes to invite new students to join Student Life, offer advice for their success, and serve as a “go to” person should they have any questions. In addition, he worked with the Basic Education for Adults classes this spring. As a class volunteer, he worked one-on-one with students to mentor and encourage them and began a volunteer program for all students. Chris is pursuing his Nursing prerequisites and plans to become a registered nurse.
The faculty at South Whidbey Center presented the South Whidbey Center Academic Excellence Award to Gracie McGill. Gracie’s instructors describe her as very conscientious and hardworking.
Carol Huber started the South Whidbey Center at Bayview many years ago and served as the first director of the Center. The Carol Huber Award is awarded to a South Whidbey Center student who has shown academic scholarship and exceptional achievement. This year’s award, along with a $300 scholarship, was presented to Tristan Campbell. Because of his hard work and success, Tristan was asked to join the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. In addition, he earned the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for his years of work at the M-Bar-C Ranch, an organization that works with disabled children. He has also been active in 4-H and has held multiple leadership positions within the organization.
Scholarships awarded that evening include:
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Alberta Schulz Scholarship |
Michelle Roman |
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Alice and Harold Kenney Memorial Scholarship |
Jennifer Brown |
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Anacortes Public Library Foundation Maritime Scholarship
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Beauregard Bruckner David Jonas Jolinda Saindon |
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Bangston Memorial Scholarship |
Courtney Tingley Meriah Wood |
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Betty J. Anderson Memorial Scholarship |
Felicia Newbold |
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C. Harry and Anne Williams Scholarship |
Beatriz Espinoza Ariana Mclain, |
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Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Members Scholarship |
Michelle Roman |
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Commander William Overby Scholarship |
Kendra Warwick |
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Dakota Art Store Scholarship |
Angelica Takacs |
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Denise Noble and Beverly Erickson Scholarship |
Juliana Covarrubias Ariana Mclain |
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Ferguson Foundation Endowed Scholarship |
Thomas Ehler |
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Harry and Myra Roller Memorial Nursing Scholarship |
Amber Weingart |
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Jennie M. Wright Memorial Endowment |
Hannah Shinn |
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John Terrey Scholarship |
Angelyka Wood |
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Joseph and Anneliese Zauchner Scholarship |
Megan Taylor Amber Weingart |
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Joseph T. Zygmanski Scholarship |
Kate Ross |
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Katherine V. Cowles Nursing Scholarship
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Priscilla Agyeibi Ramsey Bender Christian King Jennifer Landingin Jessica Laursen Rosemary Luna Rashell McGrath Natalie Merrill Carmen Moore Taiwo Okafor Barbara Smith Sarah Ulam April Williamson-Stach |
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Ken Thiessen | Shirley Hansen Scholarship |
Crishadiane Jugo |
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Lina A. Jacobson Ryan Nursing Scholarship |
Jason Garcia Jenelle Rosario |
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Marine Technology Scholarship |
Luke Flowers Alex Knudtson |
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Max and Pauline Dale Scholarship |
Hannah Shinn |
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Melvin and Oscar Peterson / Henry Tenneson Memorial Scholarship |
Elica June Atienza |
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Osborne Scholarship |
Desirae Bradley Crishadiane Jugo |
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Polly Harpole Guild Charlotte Dowler Scholarship |
Brianne McMahon |
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Polly Harpole Guild Wilma Patrick Scholarship |
Kelsey Woodward |
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Rainbow Alliance Scholarship |
Jacklyn Anderson |
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Regency on Whidbey Scholarship |
Emilie Hanson Yesenia Leon |
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Robert E. Fitzgerald Memorial Nursing Scholarship |
Shanice Crosby |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Dan Carter President’s Scholarship |
Geneva Ross |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Community Service Scholarship |
Carlos Daniel Santos |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Sandra Jeane Crank-Mulkey Scholarship |
Jessica Bond |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Butch and Kathy Laurion Scholarship |
Obaidur Malik |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Dorothy Neil Scholarship |
Vanessa Batalla |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Edgar Samelson Scholarship |
Zachary Tedder |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Captain Roy Seth Scholarship |
Steven Schoeneck |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Jacob Solin Scholarship |
John MacKinnon |
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Rotary Club of North Whidbey Sunrise – Bob and Carol Wall Scholarship |
Presila Gentle |
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Rucilla’s Scholarship |
Felicia Newbold |
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Ruth and Wallace Crawford Memorial Scholarship |
Emilie Hanson |
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SVC Marine Technology Scholarship |
Christina Wine |
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Teri Silva Scholarship |
Amanda Attwood |
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Washington Restaurant Association Prostart Scholarship |
Hannah Shinn |
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Whidbey Island Bank Golf Classic Scholarship
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Krishelle Donaldson Samantha Lopez Brianne McMahon Michael Nyawir Savannah Rose Angelica Takacs |
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Wilbur Ivey Scholarship |
Jessica Cole |
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William and Kathleen Massey Scholarship
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Lanaya Addis Vanessa Batalla Sierra Bennett Krista Enneberg Barbara Jackson Laura Jiles Yesenia Leon McKenzie Olsen Savannah Rose Gabrielle Schiller Alicia Timm Courtney Tingley Hana Wiedrich Meriah Wood |
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William D. Werner Memorial Scholarship |
Michael Walker Julianna Wilson |
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William ‘Will’ Dayton Memorial Scholarship |
David Rix |
South Whidbey Center Awards
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Academic Award |
Gracie McGill |
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Carol Huber Award |
Tristan Campbell |
Department and Club Awards
Faculty members nominate and select the outstanding student from each college department during the spring. Each selection is based on outstanding course work, intellectual pursuit and extra effort in that department.
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Asian Pacific Islanders Club |
Samantha Watkins |
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Biology |
Della Toney |
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College Career Bridge (BEdA) |
Dovi Sewah |
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Chemistry |
Juliana Covarrubias |
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English and Literature |
Jennifer Juniper |
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English Language Acquisition (BEdA) |
Jorge Escobar |
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Journalism Club |
Elizabeth Brewer |
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Library |
James Hayes |
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Marine Maintenance Technology |
Kyle Sikes |
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Mathematics |
Zachary Anter |
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Nursing |
Helen Smith |
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Physical Education |
Clifton Cates |
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Social Sciences |
Willow Wolfkillyaple |
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Student Life |
Christian King |
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Veterans’ Club |
Michelle Roman |
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Veterans’ Education |
Thomas Ehler |
President’s Medals
Awarded to graduating sophomores who have maintained a 3.90 or 4.00 GPA as of Winter Quarter with no I or Z grades in course work over the 100 series. Credits received only within the last five years will be considered towards the GPA; all transfer credits used to meet degree requirements must also be A+’s or A-‘s and the student must have attended SVC for a minimum of three quarters.
Cynthia Benitz
Elizabeth Brewer
Brenden Darnell
Reilly Pena
Jennifer Pinch
Gabriel Quinn
Tiaralyn Torres
Yates Award
Each year outstanding students from the Whidbey Island Campus are selected through a nomination process and are reviewed by a student, faculty, and staff selection committee for the Yates Award.
Nominees
Desirae Bradley
Christian King
Yates Award Winner: Desirae Bradley