Five Bellevue students awarded BECU scholarships
Published 2:33 pm Friday, July 11, 2014
The BECU Foundation has awarded $3,000 scholarships to five Bellevue students. They are among 75 students to get the awards.
Justina Chen (left), from Interlake High School, will be attending Cornell University and participated as an inaugural member of the debate team for her main service project.
“Debate has influenced my character, short-term goals, and future plans more than any other extracurricular I have ever pursued,” said Chen, “while giving me the most self-confidence, closest friendships, and greatest motivation I have ever experienced.”
David Conover (second from left), who attends the University of Washington, volunteers with Ground Zero.
“Ground Zero is a program that operates within the Boys and Girls Club,” Conover said of the arts-based program. “Through this program, teens have a safe and nurturing place to discover who they are and ultimately help spark creative passion that keeps them motivated, excited, and self-sufficient.”
Sarah Dunn (center), from Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, will be attending Whitman College and served as student conservation association trail crew member in Olympic National Park.
“I spent the last three summers serving on month-long Student Conservation Association trail crews. All my crews consisted of two leaders and five other teens committed to promoting social change through conservation,” Dunn said.
Christine Shoemaker (second from right), also from Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, will be attending Pomona College and has served as cadet second lieutenant in the US Air Force Auxiliary.
“As a Cadet second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol), I have led cadets in many community service events,” Shoemaker said. “I have trained and mentored cadets in leadership, teamwork, academics, and national service.”
Delaney Ugelstad (right), from Bellevue High School, will be attending Wellesley College and mentored elementary students through Seattle Music Partners.
“Seattle Music Partners promotes social justice through musical instruction,” Ugelstad said. “Mentors work to foster self-confidence, perseverance, and a good work ethic in their students to help them succeed in all aspects of their life.”
