Astoria High School
CLASS OF 2017
Michelle Patterson
Lucas Caruana
Valedictorian
Continuing Education:
Western Oregon University
Community/School Involvement:
I participated in a lot of Honors classes, nearly all
that were available. Astoria does a good job for
those who desire challenge or accelerated
learning. I ran for the high school's cross country
and track programs. This last year I have worked
with our leadership group to help out in some of
the cool events that go on in and out of school.
Outside of school I have worked in the
community most of high school, attended
church services at Coastline Christian
Fellowship, and pursued my own hobbies and
interests.
Scholarships:
Western Oregon Provost Scholarship
Sports:
Cross Country and Track and Field
Raina Christian
Olaf Englund
Valedictorian
Valedictorian
Continuing Education:
Lewis and Clark College
Community/School Involvement:
I am part of numerous clubs and classes at Astoria
High School. I have been a part of Key Club since
freshman year volunteering on various
committees. This year, I am the vice president. I am
also the president of Chinese Club, the service
chair for National Honor Society, and public
communications for our school's community art
club. This year, I am the chief editor for our school
newspaper.
Scholarships:
I have received the Trustee Endowed Scholarship
from Lewis and Clark College.
Sports:
I have not participated in any athletics during my
high school career.
Kristen Travers
Valedictorian
Continuing Education:
Oregon State University
Community/School Involvement:
I was an active member of many clubs at Astoria
High School like Spanish Club, Key Club, and
National Honor Society. In addition, I was also on
the 2016 Regatta Court and volunteered at
Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Scholarships:
Astoria Regatta Scholarship & OSU Academic
Achievement Scholarship
Sports:
I was a member of the Astoria girls' varsity soccer
and golf teams.
Continuining Education:
University of Oregon
Community/School Involvement:
I played football, basketball, and baseball for all
four years of high school. I have been in Leadership
for two and a half years, and am also a member of
National Honors Society and Christian Athlete’s
Club. Outside of school, I have volunteered at
many youth sports camps and also with a lot of
church activities.
Scholarships:
Jerry Westerholm Award, Summit Scholarship from
the University of Oregon
Sports:
Football, basketball, and baseball
Salutatorian
Continuing Education:
University of Oregon
Community/School Involvement:
I have done a lot of volunteering for the North
Coast Land Conservancy and have spent a lot of
time in the theater with the high school.
Scholarships:
The Summit Scholarship from U of O.
Sports:
I've always been more of a thespian than an
athlete, but I admire the sports kids a great deal.
Jasyn Gohl
Valedictorian
Shrida Sharma
Valedictorian
Jenna Rudolph
Valedictorian
Continuing Education:
Robert D. Clark Honors College
at the University of Oregon
Community/School Involvement:
I have participated in an assortment of clubs at
Astoria High School, including Mu Alpha Theta,
Key Club, National Honors Society, Spanish Club,
Outdoor Club, and Art Club. In addition, I have
been involved in my community through the
Astoria Warming Center, Columbia Memorial
Hospital, Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
and Frite & Scoop.
Scholarships:
Summit Scholarship at University of Oregon,
Presidential Scholarship at University of Oregon
Sports:
Varsity Girls Soccer, Varsity Swim
Continuing Education:
Oregon State University
Community/School Involvement:
I have been a part of the girls soccer team and
track team for the entirety of my high school
career. I worked my way to becoming captain of
both teams by my senior year and was on the state
championship team for track two years in a row. I
am a part of many clubs such as Spanish Club, Key
Club, National Honors Society, and Mu Alpha
Theta. I held many leadership positions and
worked my way to becoming president of both
Spanish Club and Key Club. Through Key Club and
other activities I have completed over 100 hours of
community service, which was very rewarding.
Scholarships:
$6,000 Academic Achievement Award from
Oregon State University
Sports:
I was a part of the AHS Girls Soccer team and Track
and Field Team each year.
Rachel Simmons
Valedictorian
Continuing Education:
Brigham Young University
Community/School Involvement:
I have had the opportunity to serve along side
others in various clubs, such as being the co-
president of key club, the vice-president of
Chinese Club, and a member of Art Club, National
Honors Society, and Spanish Club. Within these
clubs, I have been able to give back to the
community through crafts with grade schoolers,
raising money through pageants, and helping put
on art shows and activities in Astoria. I have also
been privileged to be a member of AHS's Astor
Post and participate in activities involving the
Hispanic community. Within my church
organization, I have had the opportunity be
involved with the Boy Scouts of America and have
participated in various service projects.
Scholarships:
Roy & Frances M. Harker Schoalrship
Sports:
Girl's Soccer, Track and Field
Meghan Welsh
Valedictorian
Continuing Education:
Eastern Oregon University in the partnership
program with OHSU
Community/School Involvement:
Over the last four years I have been involved in
clubs such as Business Leaders of Tomorrow,
French club, and Mu Alpha Theta. I was the
secretary of Chinese Club for two years and a
regular member for a third. I have volunteered at
my church and at a preschool.
Scholarships:
I received a total of $4,000 from Eastern Oregon
University and $3,000 from the Dobbin Nursing
Scholarship. I am also waiting to hear from OSAC
and Astoria Inc.
Sports:
I was involved with swim team my junior year.
Continuing Education:
I am attending the University of Oregon and plan
on studying human physiology.
Community/School Involvement:
Throughout my high school career, I have
participated various community service activities
including Project Homeless Connect, Feeding
Empty Bellies, Lower Columbia Hospice Race to
the Bar, and multiple Astoria Youth Athletics
instructional camps. Regarding school
involvement, I am a member of clubs such as
National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian
Athletes, and Key Club.
Scholarships:
Through the University of Oregon, I have received
a $6,000 renewable scholarship for my academic
achievement. Considering local scholarships, I am
a finalist for the North Coast Scholarship
Foundation and await their decision. In addition, I
have applied to countless others and hope that I
get some positive results in the near future.
Sports:
I played soccer, basketball, and baseball
throughout my career at AHS and have accrued
nine varsity letters along the way.
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