Each year, the White River Community Scholarship organization has the honor of reviewing applications from seniors at White River High School, and we certainly received some outstanding applications this year.

Scholarships were announced on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the annual Hornet Honors event which recognizes for their achievements such as volunteer hours, scholarships and participation in the National Honor Society. Among the awards announced, the White River Community Scholarship committee had the pleasure of recommending 30 students for various scholarships, all of which were made possible through generous contributions from individuals, community organizations and local businesses.

We’d like to thank our anonymous donors, along with: Allan Madden; Brandon and Lauri Walker; Buckley Kiwanis: Buckley Law Enforcement Association; Buckley Log Show; Cascade Veterinary; Dave and Willabelle Maris; Ed and Edith Miller; Elk Ridge PTA; Foothills Historical Society; Gerald and Alice Alfano; Janel Keating Hambly; Kirsten Howard; Lisa Cramer; Marion Grange; Pat Swift and the Swift Family; Richard DeJean; Teresa Ochsner; The Morse and Gall Families; The Families of Al Morse & Thelma Valera Madden Gall; The Family of Jessica Entz; The Families of John Garnero & George Garnero Jr.; The Family of Tyler Madden; Western Self Storage; The Family of Mike Whitaker; White River Education Association; White River Education Foundation; White River Public School Employees; Women’s Musical and Literary Club; and the WRHS Hornets PTSA.

Please join us in thanking these donors for their continued support in helping White River High School students reach their goals at two-year, four-year and trade schools throughout Washington and around the country.

Many thanks also to the members of the White River Community Scholarship organization for donating their time and expertise to review applications and interview these students – you are appreciated!

Nikki Slominski

President, White River Community Scholarship