2014 Scholarship Awardees Thank You’s
Hello !
Hope everyone has had a good fall so far, and the weather hasn’t been too brisk or windy!
My second year at PLU has been very hectic and rewarding. If anything, it has been more of a learning experience going from my first year to my second at PLU than going from WSHS to PLU!
This summer, it seems like I had an epiphany and I realized what a gift it is to be able to go to school.
This semester, I was able to be an orientation guide and help incoming first year students with their transition. I was also able to get a job on campus, as well as continue my work as a volunteer for the local middle school. Balancing a full class load with a job, volunteering for Keithley and Special Olympics has been a fun challenge to say the least! I am in the process of becoming a coach or another fixed position in Special Olympics. For PLU, I am hoping to start a community outreach that will create friendship between PLU students and adults in the community with disabilities.
It seems like the days are flying by and soon enough, I’ll be in New Zealand! I also just confirmed plans for this summer to travel to Thailand for 4 weeks through ISV! There I’ll be able to help those communities through restoration projects! It is through your continuous financial support that I am able to achieve such high goals academically and I am able to help the community I live in and the ones I will encounter abroad!
It is a noble and generous act to invest in someone’s education and future, and for that, I will be forever grateful. I look forward to the reunion and I will be sure to write about my adventures in New Zealand. Thank you!
With warmest regards,
Kirsten Kenny
Class of 2013
Dear Alumni Association,
Thank you for considering me for these scholarships and for the opportunities each scholarship will bring. These will surely be helpful in my quest for knowledge and pursuance of dreams. I haven’t started college yet, but you have already made it that much easier. For that and for everything, I thank you.
Sincerely,
Megan Antalan
2014 WSHS Graduate
Alf & Ruth Larsen Scholarship & Patricia Friedline Scholarship
Dear West Seattle High School Alumni Association,
I am writing to extend my sincere gratitude for being selected to receive the prestigious West Seattle High School Alumni Association Scholarship. Your generous support is helping me to fulfill my dream of attending college at the University of New Mexico and pursuing career as an Ultra Sound Technician. Receiving the West Seattle High School Alumni Scholarship makes me even more determined to maintain high academic standards and follow my dream. Thank you again for your generosity and consideration.
Sincerely,
Eastyn Baleto
2014 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship & Beverly Raleigh Freeman Scholarship
Dear West Seattle High School Alumni
Thank you for the Patricia Feldman Noyes Women in Science Scholarship. This continuing scholarship makes every year possible for me. Without your generosity I would not have been able to finish my first year at University and most certainly would not be looking at a second year.
In this first year at Western I have been working toward a major in bio-chem and hope to be able to declare I my junior year. Next year, as a sophomore, I will be able to take all the pre-requisite classes for a major in biochemistry.
My education is my top priority and will continue to be so. Thank you again for supporting my education and allowing me to work toward my goals.
Sincerely,
Julia Bryson
2013 WSHS Graduate
Patricia Feldman Noyes
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
I’d like to thank you for renewing my Ross & Viola Galbreath Memorial Scholarship. Every day I remember how fortunate I am to have this scholarship. I remember who was kind enough to give it to me and I see how it’s impacting my schooling. It allows me to build myself a strong foundation without having to worry about resources. Without this scholarship, I would be somewhere between not enough financial aid and far too much debt. The sheer magnitude of this scholarship makes me realize how lucky I am to have a supportive Alumni Association that cares about the graduates of West Seattle High School. No other high school alumni association that I know of helps its graduates as much as yours.
As far as my progress through college, I’m in the Electrical Engineering Department with three concentrations: Power Electronics and Drives, Large Scale Power Systems and Sustainable Electric Energy. In addition, I’m working on a Mathematics minor. At the Husky Union Building I’m still a sound technician. I was also recently promoted to student building manager. Outside of studies and work I’m and officer of UW Robotics, where we just finished our Mars Rover for an international competition held at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. I was responsible for the rover arm, hand, scientific station and power system. I’m also a drummer in a few student bands on campus. I find that bashing drums is a fantastic stress reliever and I recommend it to everyone.
Again, I want to thank you for all the work and effort you’ve spent on me and the other scholarship recipients. I’m truly thankful for this wonderful scholarship and I will never forget your kindness.
Sincerely,
Christian Carpio
2011 WSHS Graduate
Ross & Viola Galbreath Memorial Scholarship
Dear West Seattle High School Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for awarding me the Herb Smith Mathematics Scholarship and the Patricia Feldman Noyes Scholarship. I greatly appreciate your generosity and I am very proud to now be able to call myself and Alum of WSHS and to be a part of this community!
Again thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Baylee Corley
2014 WSHS Graduate
Herb Smith Mathematics Scholarship & Patricia Feldman Noyes Women in Science Scholarship
WSHS Alumni Association,
I cannot find the right words to show my appreciation for your generosity. My family and I are so grateful for the opportunity that the Alumni Association has presented to me.
Many thanks,
Sarah Davis
2014 WSHS Graduate
Linkous Foundation Scholarship
Dear Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for awarding me the WSHS Alumni Scholarship. Next year I will be attending Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. It has been my life long goal to attend college and this will help me achieve that goal. I am truly grateful for your charity and kindness. I appreciate your help immensely.
Sincerely,
Spenser Elder
2014 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Association Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
I am so incredibly thankful to the Alumni Association for renewing my scholarship for my third year at the University of Washington. This scholarship has taken a huge financial burden off of me and let me focus on classes. I have been accepted into the Biology major and look forward to taking all the exciting classes the UW has to offer, graduating and continuing my education. The support you have shown me over the last two years means so much to me.
Thank you and Go Indians!
Sincerely,
Gabriela Flores
2012 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Ongoing Scholarship
Dear West Seattle Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for the Duke-Rader Scholarship. I feel very honored to have received this scholarship and to be using it in a way that the Rader family would be proud of.
Thanks,
Patrick Gordon
2014 WSHS Graduate
Clarence & Margaret Duke-Rader Music Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
I am writing to thank you for your generous $4,000 WSHS Alumni Scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. By awarding me the WSHS Alumni Scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school, learning. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals, just as you have helped me.
Sincerely,
Makenzie Harrison
2014 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
First and foremost I must express my complete and utter gratitude for granting me this amazing scholarship. With your help I will be able to alleviate the burden of paying for college at least by a little. This will allow me to focus more on my education, helping me to strive toward my college goals and subsequently those in my life as a whole. With the assistance of the Alumni Association I am going to college much more confident than I had anticipated.
Additionally, receiving this award is a true testament to the power of community. I come from a long line of West Seattleites and I truly felt a sense of pride and familiarity, while talking with the committee, that I can’t imagine having anywhere else. In closing, I am very appreciative of the Alumni as well as WSHS in general. I will never forget this generous gift and hope to pay it forward.
Thank you a thousand times,
Lukas Irwin
2014 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Ongoing Alumni Scholarship
WSHS Alumni,
I can’t thank you enough for the generous scholarship! With all of your support over the last 3 years, you have made a huge impact on my future. I will continue to work hard to ensure the money has been well spent!
Thank you!
Lauren Jeglum
2011 WSHS Graduate
Tim Brenton Memorial Scholarship & WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear West Seattle High School Alumni Association,
Above all else, I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the aid that the WSHSAA Scholarship Committee has extended to me. I am very proud to be a product of a school that not only has the history and legacy that West Seattle High School does, but also invests in the promise of the future. My fellow scholarship recipients and I are as varied as we are accomplished and I feel that is a quality that stands for WSHS as a whole…. we as Indians and as Wildcats have broken the mold for almost a century now.
Breaking the mold is exactly what the generous aid from the WSHSAA is giving me the opportunity to do. In graduating high school, I understand that in order to grow as a person, I need to step out of my comfort zone and challenge myself. Attending Occidental College is my own avenue for challenge. I am proud of my acceptance to Occidental and I took great care in deciding upon moving over 1100 miles away from my family and my home. My goals to study cultural and social interactions are fulfilled by Occidental’s close- knit learning community and my ability to attend Occidental is now fulfilled by the West Seattle High School Alumni Association, to whom I now gladly belong. Thank you for investing in my future.
Sincerely,
Myka Kielbon
2014 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
Thank you once again for hosting the All School Reunion and for giving out all of the scholarships. I am truly grateful and honored to be a WSHS Alum. It is an amazing thing to do; to have faith in the college bound students and invest in their futures.
It’s crazy how fast freshman year has gone by! While I am nervous for my upcoming class load, your generous scholarship has lifted some weight off both my parent’s and my shoulders. This has allowed for me to focus on balancing classes, volunteering and searching for jobs and internships. Thank you once again!
With warm regards,
Kirsten Kenny
2013 WSHS Graduate/Future 2017 PLU Graduate
WSHS Ongoing Alumni Scholarship
To the Wonderful & Incredibly Generous WSHS Alumni,
Wow! I am beyond thrilled! Thank you all for the extremely generous WSHS Alumni Scholarship and the Class of 1963 Scholarship! These awards will cover my tuition for as entire year and make it possible for me to continue my education in graduate school. That will be my next step in my journey to becoming a speech-language pathologist! I am excited to earn my degree and hope to come back to serve our community in West Seattle.
I want to take a moment to also express how lucky I feel to be a part of this incredible network of Alumni. West Seattle is a really special place because of you all and your ability to reach out and support the continuing generations of Alums.
Thank you for thinking of me at this critical point in my education. I am really looking forward to June 6th to see everyone at the reunion event.
Thank you so much again!!
Hannah Matalone
2011 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship & Class of 1963
To the West Seattle High School Alumni Association,
I wish I could say more than the words “thank you”, but those are the only words that truly fit this situation. Thank you for supporting my education, thank you for believing in me, thank you for making me believe in myself!
With the aid of the Class of 1962 Scholarship, I feel like I can achieve anything.
Best Wishes,
Kalani Meligo
2013 WSHS Graduate
Class of 2012 Scholarship
Dear Alumni,
I am completely overwhelmed by this generous offer to provide tuition for my senior year at WSU! I have worked hard these past three years, majoring in finance and plan to continue striving toward my future with this last year in college.
Thank you so much, I love WSHS!
Sincerely,
Haley Peterson
2011 WSHS Graduate
Ross & Viola Galbreath Memorial Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for this opportunity. I greatly appreciate your support in my academic career. I look forward to contributing as a West Seattle High School Alumni in the future.
Sincerely,
Phi-Khahn Pham
2014 WSHS Graduate
Beverly Raleigh Freeman Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for awarding me the Patricia Feldman Noyes Women in Science Scholarship! I’m so grateful to be awarded this scholarship for the 2nd year in a row. My first year of college was fun, but hard and I’m so glad that I was able to focus on studying instead of having to get a job to help pay for college.
I really, really appreciate this scholarship.
Thank you!
Lauren Shaughnessy
2013 WSHS Graduate
Patricia Feldman Noyes Women in Science Scholarship
WSHS Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for this generous scholarship you have provided me. I am so excited to start my first year of college knowing I have a great community who supports my goals and dreams. My family and I cannot possibly thank you enough for all the financial stress you have relieved us of. The road to my future looks bright and I can’t wait to find out more about myself at Bellevue College next year!
Thanks again!
Kara Swanson
2014 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
I just wanted to thank each and every one of you for your extraordinary support over these past four years. You have enabled me to achieve my educational dreams and grow as a person. As I transition into the working world, I hope that one day I too will be able to pass on such generosity to future generations.
In such a difficult age of rising tuition, the WSHS Alumni Association has been there for me every step of the way. It has meant so much to me, as I’m not sure where I would be today without your incredible help. Just know that you have helped one more wildcat find his direction in life and for that I am forever grateful.
Sincerely,
Michael A. Swanson
2011 WSHS Graduate
Ross & Viola Galbreath Memorial Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
I am very grateful for the scholarship that you have given me. You can be sure it will be put to good use during my time at Western.
Special Thanks to the Alf & Ruth Larson family for the Scholarship.
Sincerely,
Charlie Szender
2014 WSHS Graduate
Alf & Ruth Larsen Scholarship
Dear West Seattle Alumni,
First off, thank you for taking the time to review my application and taking time to interview me. Given the opportunity West Seattle Alumni have given me I will make sure not to let you down. When I first heard that I was granted with this scholarship I could not believe it. I was pumped with excitement. I told my parents, they were captivated. My mother made me my favorite East African dish that night to celebrate the great news. One of the best moments of my life was being able to see that I made my mother proud and without the West Seattle Alumni this would not be possible.
With this scholarship I will be pursuing an engineering degree. I hope to be finished within the next 4 years and out in the work field. I hope that one day I will be able to join the West Seattle Alumni Board and be able to give young adults like myself the opportunity that you have given to me.
Receiving little help from the government and receiving no scholarships I was not sure if I was going to be able to attend a 4 year university this year. I was debating whether I should take the year off and head to work and return back to school when I had the funds. Now that I have received the West Seattle Alumni Scholarship I will have more time to focus on my school work to put me through 4 years of school. I cannot thank you enough, the best thing I could do is use your funds to the best of my ability and succeed.
Sincerely,
Tomas Woldemichael
2014 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
2013 Scholarship Awardees Thank You’s
Dear West Seattle High School Alumni Association,
I still remember the first time I understood the concept of college. It was my first year of middle school and the idea of more schooling after high school seemed daunting and unreal. It wasn’t until a friend of mine, who graduated high school years before me, relayed his budding college experiences. He told me of the environment and the difficulty. Like any young high school student, I took his words for granted. Fast forward a few years to my senior year of high school where I was awarded the Ross & Viola Galbreath Memorial Scholarship by your association. It’s hard for me to think of a time when I was more elated than when I heard that announcement. I was proud that my efforts in high school did not go unnoticed and incredibly thankful that such kindness would be shown to me. I knew that in college I would have to continue to show that I still deserve such a scholarship.
From the beginning of my freshman year to my current standing (I’m almost a junior now), I have taken some of the toughest classes that are available to students and it has not been an easy road. Nevertheless, I try my hardest and do my best with what I am given, and have been getting decent grades (especially with the difficulty of many of my classes). Along with my studies, I decided to get a job to give myself more work experience. For the last year, I have been working as the sound technician at the Husky Union Building, where I operate complex audio systems and work with student groups to manage their events smoothly. So far, I’ve worked with many local celebrities and met a few CEO’s of fortune 500 companies. In addition, I have been a member of the robotics club at UW. I’ve worked with them to create a few robots, but I also design and make my own in my dorm room. In a few weeks, I’m going to apply to the Electrical Engineering department and hopefully be accepted. I have a couple backup majors, but none would make me happier than EE.
So far, my college journey has been an excited, albeit an incredibly difficult, experience with much personal growth. I’m extremely thankful of this scholarship that you have awarded me. I’m not sure if words can fully and effectively articulate how grateful I am towards the WSHS Alumni Association for choosing me as the recipient of this incredible scholarship. When I’m going through tough times and my pile of homework doesn’t seem to have a bottom, the thought of this scholarship and your association pushes me the extra mile.
You are all wonderful people and thank you for helping me step closer to my dreams.
Christian Carpio
WSHS Graduate
Ross & Viola Galbreath Memorial Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
As I sit here trying to find words that could possibly express my gratitude for all that you have given me, I find myself thinking back through the last three years of my life and trying to imagine what my life would be like, had I not gone to college. A life without the friends I have made, without the knowledge I have gained and without the networking contacts I have acquired. This alternative course my life could have taken is certainly less than desirable, but was not entirely out of the question when deciding what to do after high school. The support and encouragement you have shown me over the last three years has meant a great deal to me. I will never forget the opportunity you have given me and can only hope that I might someday be able to return the favor.
Sincerely,
Ray Carter
2010 WSHS Graduate
Duke-Rader Music Scholarship 2010-2012
Ross & Viola Galbreath Memorial Scholarship 2013
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for renewing your generous scholarship. I had a good first year at the University of Washing. It was a lot of hard work and it was nice to know that I didn’t have to worry about the financial burden of college.
I appreciate the Alumni Association’s support.
Gabriela Flores
2012 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear West Seattle H. S. Alumni,
Thank you so so much for the scholarship money! Words cannot describe my gratitude for this amount of money you have awarded me! I am so honored to be apart of such an amazing alumni and will continue to work hard to succeed in the Seattle University Nursing program.
Your generosity has helped me pay back student loans and make my college education more affordable. I will always be grateful for everything the WSHS Alumni Association has done for me and hope that one day I will be in the position to help a future WSHS graduate achieve their goal!
Many Thanks,
Lauren Jeglum
2011 WSHS Graduate
Tim Brenton Scholarship & WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni,
I am extremely grateful for the scholarship you have provided me. It has truly taken an immense financial burden off of my family and it has significantly helped to push my education forward. In my time in college, I have grown as a scholar as well as a person thanks to this opportunity.
I have now been accepted into the Foster School of Business and am excited to delve deeper into my passion. Over the next few years I hope to be involved in internships as well as leadership experiences. My road ahead is bound to be more challenging than ever, making it that much more meaningful that I have your gracious support.
Your generosity has been incredible and has given me a level of comfort in what is otherwise a time of risk-taking and stress about my future. You have been very kind to me and have helped me in a way that I cannot fully express.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Michael Swanson
2011 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear West Seattle Alumni Association,
I would like to sincerely thank you for awarding me the Patricia Feldman Noyes-Women in Science Scholarship. This will help take me one step closer to my goal in the medical field.
Respectfully Yours,
Julia Bryson
2013 WSHS Graduate
Patricia Feldman Noyes Scholarship
WSHS Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for the very generous scholarship and making my college decision and dream of attending Chapman University possible. This gift will help me achieve my future goals and endeavors! I also cannot wait to be an active member of the association!
Sincerely,
Ellen Cleveland
2013 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
Lisa and I would like to thank the WSHS Alumni Association for the scholarship awarded our daughter Ellen Cleveland. It will certainly help lighten our financial load as we prepare for Ellen’s first year at Chapman. It was surprising to learn, in receiving the award, that WSHS Alumni Association is one of the largest and most giving in the country. My hat’s off to the Alumni and the support they are providing to the WSHS Students.
Thank you,
Chuck and Lisa Cleveland
Parents of Ellen Cleveland, 2013 WSHS Graduate
Dear West Seattle Alumni Association,
Thank you very much for the Duke-Rader Music Scholarship. This scholarship is huge to me. School is going to be very expensive and I am very grateful for your support and generosity toward my education. As I move on to the U of O, I will always remember your help with my future goal of becoming a music teacher.
Patrick Gordon
2013 WSHS Graduate
Duke-Rader Music Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
I am writing this letter as a thank you for making my senior year and graduation more special. With the generous scholarship that has been given to me, I now have opportunities at Pacific Lutheran University that I did not necessarily have before. I hope you all have a wonderful summer. I will be sure to let you know how PLU is, once I begin my fall semester. Thank you so much once again!
With warmest regards,
Kirsten Kenny
2013 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
West Seattle Alumni Association,
I want to thank you so much for giving me the honor of being apart of this scholarship. I am blessed to have a community that supports me the way you all have. 🙂
Thank you so much for making college possible & more affordable.
Sincerely,
Chelle McMonigle
2013 WSHS Graduate
Alf & Ruth Larsen Scholarship
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
I would like to thank you all for awarding me the Class of 1962 Scholarship! You have made it easier for me to follow my dream and I will never forget this opportunity you all have given me.
Both my family and I thank you, again!
Sincerely,
Kalani Meligro
2013 WSHS Graduate
Class of 1962 Scholarship
Dear, WSHS Alumni Association,
I was excited to hear that I was awarded the Patricia Friedline Scholarship for $2,000. This money will help a lot in financing my college tuition at UW. I appreciate your generosity as well as the time you have taken to read my application.
Sincerely,
Della Norton
2013 WSHS Graduate
Patricia Friedline Scholarship
WSHSAA,
I cannot thank you enough for the gift you’ve given me. Your decision has alleviated so much financial stress for me and my family. You’ve given me peace of mind – you’ve made and education possible for me, something that was once unattainable before you. There is no gift greater than that. On behalf of my family and I: THANK YOU. You’ve absolutely changed my life and shaped my future. I’ll go on to do good work in the world. I hope I’ll make you proud.
All the best,
Sarah Rosenthal
2013 WSHS Graduate
WSHS Alumni Scholarship
Dear West Seattle High School Alumni Association,
Thank you so much for awarding me the Patricia Feldman Noyes-Women in Science Scholarship! I really appreciate it and know it will help a lot with my college expenses.
Thanks!
Lauren Shaughnessy
2013 WSHS Graduate
Patricia Feldman Noyes Scholarship
Dear West Seattle High School Alumni Association,
I would like to thank the West Seattle Alumni Association for the generous scholarship I will be receiving to go to culinary school. I have no doubt in my mind that this $3,000.00 will not go to waste, but rather help me achieve my goals of becoming a very well-known name in the culinary industry. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to focus more on my work instead of having to worry about loans. Thank you again for helping me succeed my goals and passions of the culinary world.
Sincerely,
Garrisson Smith,
2013 WSHS Graduate,
Class of 1962 & WSHS Alumni Scholarships
Dear WSHS Alumni Association,
It is hard to believe that I am over halfway done with my third year here at the University of Washington. Even as an upper classman, I am still discovering something new about our campus every day. Last year, I declared my major in Biology (with a focus in Physiology) and a minor in Chinese. I am so excited to have started taking the upper division classes within my major. Last quarter I took microbiology, survey of physiology, nutrition and medical ethics. Initially it was hard balancing four classes, but my hard work paid off when I made the Dean’s List at the end of autumn quarter.
This quarter I am taking physics, laboratory techniques in cellular & molecular biology, foundations in physiology and physiology lab. I am also continuing my work as a student assistant in the lab of Dr. Marilyn Roberts within the Department of Environmental Health. This quarter, I was given the opportunity to perform my own undergraduate research project under the guidance of Dr. Roberts. My project for the rest of this year involves studying the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in bacteria samples collected throughout the State of Washington. Some of the bacteria that I have worked with are known to cause complications in humans such as MRSA and skin and intestinal disease. Being able to work on a research project is a great way to apply what I have been taught in my science classes. I am also learning hands-on how certain scientific concepts can be used to benefit human health.
In addition to attending class and working in the lab, I also volunteer in the Transplant Department at the University of Washington Medical Center. Volunteering at the hospital is very rewarding because I get to witness medicine in action and help the patients in their recovery process. I am also a Team Leader in the University Health and Education Leadership Program (UHELP) on campus. UHELP is a student run organization that aims to promote health and wellness awareness in the university community. We do this by giving presentations to freshman classes, residential dorms and fraternities and sororities about ways to stay healthy as a college student. We also hold health and wellness events throughout the quarter.
Ever since starting college, I was always interested in medicine and healthcare. However, volunteering in a medical clinic in Costa Rica this past summer was what made me realize that working in healthcare is what I want to do for the rest of my life. Fifteen other UW students and I went to Costa Rica for two weeks to set up mobile medical, dental and veterinary clinics. As part of the medical group, I worked in a team of other students to perform physical exams, test vitals and determine preliminary diagnoses. We would then report to the doctor in our group, who would let us know if our diagnosis was correct. In those two weeks, I gained a tremendous amount of experience in providing healthcare to patients. Some of the people living in the communities we visited would not have had access to healthcare otherwise. In addition to gaining medical experience, volunteering in a third world country was an eye-opening experience that I will never forget.
All of this would not have been possible without the generosity of the WSHS Alumni Association. It has allowed me to pursue my goals and attend the college of my dreams. I am grateful and honored that the Alumni Association continues to support me in my educational journey. I hope that I can make the Alumni Association proud and represent the West Seattle High School community well.
Thank you for everything,
Karen Lowe (Class of 2010)
