Washington’s Tree Fruit Industry Announces over $1 million in Scholarships Awarded this Spring

09Jun

Washington’s Tree Fruit Industry Announces over $1 million in Scholarships Awarded this Spring

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Wenatchee, Washington – The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) awarded 318 scholarships to students this year. Of the 318 scholarships, 218 were awarded to renewing students, and 100 new students were welcomed to the WAEF family. These scholarships represent over $1 million sponsored by the tree fruit industry through various fundraisers, in memory of industry leaders and friends, and annual donations.  WAEF scholarships are awarded to students whose families have ties to the tree fruit industry, specifically apples, pears, and cherries. In most instances, the parents of recipients are employed in orchards and warehouses.

The WAEF scholarship program has a history of remarkable statistics regarding the retention of students at 87%. Additionally, 84% of our WAEF students graduate within four years or less from college/university, and 78% of the students that we serve are first-generation college/university students. The Beyond the Scholarship Program secures our WAEF students’ success through mentoring, workshops, care packages, career exploration, regional events, and continuous follow-up throughout their academic careers.

Adams County Scholarship Recipients

  • Angelica Hernandez, Othello, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Hernandez is a graduate of Othello High School and the daughter of Silverio Hernandez and Yolanda Hernandez.
  • Gabriela Rodriguez-Garcilazo, Othello, is the recipient of the Allan Brothers Scholarship. Rodriguez-Garcilazo is a graduate of Othello High School and the daughter of Jorge Rodriguez and Lorena Rodriguez.
  • Jennifer Hernandez Serna, Othello, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce/Royal High School Scholarship. Hernandez Serna is a graduate of Royal High School and the daughter of Silverio Hernandez and Yolanda Hernandez.
  • Jose Policarpio, Othello, is the recipient of the Brian & Irene Birdsall Scholarship. Policarpio is a graduate of Othello High School and the son of Luis Policarpio and Ofelia Policarpio.
  • Yessica Maldonado, Othello, is the recipient of the Dennis Bigness Scholarship and the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Maldonado is a graduate of Othello High School and the daughter of Pablo Maldonado and Yesenia Maldonado.

Benton County Scholarship Recipients

  • Alicia Favela Rodriguez, Pasco, is the recipient of the John Douglas Scholarship and the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Favela Rodriguez is a graduate of Pasco High School and the daughter of Gustavo Favela and Pascuala Rodriguez.
  • Brenda Salinas, Benton City, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Salinas is a graduate of Kiona-Benton City High School and the daughter of Eduardo Salinas and Roselia Trujillo.
  • Cacia Roy, Prosser, is the recipient of the Tree Top Scholarship. Roy is a graduate of Prosser High School and the daughter of Brenton Roy and Alicia Roy.
  • Leslie Jacobo, Prosser, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Jacobo is a graduate of Prosser High School and the daughter of Valentin Jacobo and Virginia Jacobo.
  • Luis Medrano Espinoza, Prosser, is the recipient of the Olsen Brothers Scholarship. Medrano Espinoza is a graduate of Prosser High School and the son of Ulises Medrano and Veneranda Espinoza.
  • Mariela Corona Palominos, Prosser, is the recipient of the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Corona Palominos is a graduate of Sunnyside High School and the daughter of David Corona-Rivera and Baudelia Palominos-Mendoza.
  • Sarai Lopez, Prosser, is the recipient of the Anonymous Scholarship. Lopez is a graduate of Prosser High School and the daughter of Pedro Lopez and Fidelina Lopez.
  • Sierra Olsen, Prosser, is the recipient of the Monson Fruit Scholarship. Olsen is a graduate of Prosser High School and the daughter of Leif Olsen and Kristin Olsen.

Chelan County Scholarship Recipients

  • Aaron DeJarnatt, Chelan, is the recipient of the John Daniel Gebbers Memorial Scholarship and the Van Doren Sales Scholarship. DeJarnatt is a graduate of Chelan High School and the son of Andrew DeJarnatt and Julie DeJarnatt.
  • Abdiel Barrera Mendoza, Malaga, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Barrera Mendoza is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the son of Rosa Mendoza.
  • Alejandra Gil-Camacho, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Gil-Camacho is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the daughter of Juan Gil-Lopez and Maria de Los Angeles Camacho.
  • Alondra Camarillo, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Camarillo is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Eduardo Camarillo and Ofelia Aviles.
  • Alvaro Medrano Melgar, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Medrano Melgar is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the son of Mirna Indira Melgar Vega.
  • Amelia Brunner, Monitor, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Brunner is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the daughter of Adam Brunner and Nicole Brunner.
  • Ana Sanchez, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Hans & Lavonne van Someren Gréve Scholarship. Sanchez is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Alfonso Sanchez-Camacho and Teresa Leon-Tovar.
  • Ana Valdovines Covarrubias, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Antles Pollen/Gerri Whiteaker Memorial Scholarship and the John Douglas Scholarship. Valdovines Covarrubias is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Angel Valdovines and Elidia Covarrubias.
  • Anahi Ramos, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Ramos is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Fernando Ramos and Maria Padilla.
  • Andrea Guillen, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Guillen is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Oscar Guillen and Cira Agaton.
  • Andres Hernandez, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Hernandez is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the son of Andres Hernandez and Maria Hernandez.
  • Angel Nolasco, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Blue Bird, Inc./Les Moser Memorial Community Service Award Scholarship. Nolasco is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the son of Angel Nolasco-Flores and Lilia Oropeza.
  • Angela Blanco, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Stemilt Growers Scholarship. Blanco is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Alberto Blanco and Guadalupe Sanchez.
  • Aranza Arroyo-Mejia, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Hans & Lavonne van Someren Gréve Scholarship. Arroyo-Mejia is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the daughter of Jose Arroyo and Teresa Arroyo.
  • Carlos Guerrero Alverdin, Entiat, is the recipient of the Dalton & Pamela Thomas Scholarship and the North Valley Mechanical/Charity Rumbolz Memorial Scholarship. Guerrero Alverdin is a graduate of Entiat High School and the son of Francisco Guerrero and Soila Alverdin.
  • Colson Brunner, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Jim Wade Memorial Scholarship. Brunner is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the son of the Late Nick Brunner and Jenn Brunner.
  • Daniela Carvajal Macias, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Dalton & Pamela Thomas Scholarship and the John Douglas Scholarship. Carvajal Macias is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Daniel Carvajal and Yaneth Macias.
  • Dorothy Espinosa, Peshastin, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Espinosa is a graduate of Cascade High School and the daughter of Armando Espinosa and Abigail Espinosa.
  • Eduardo Juarez Ramirez, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Juarez Ramirez is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the son of Eduardo Juarez Gonzalez and Maria Ramirez.
  • Eduardo Mata, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Van Doren Sales Scholarship. Mata is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the son of Gabriel Mata and Sanjuana Mata.
  • Elle Spears, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute Scholarship. Spears is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the daughter of Marc Spears and Dawn Spears.
  • Erick Rodriguez, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Rodriguez is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the son of Jose Rodriguez and Maria Murillo.
  • Ericka Barboza, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Wilbur & Frankie Adams Memorial Scholarship. Barboza is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Florencio Barboza and Tereza Barboza.
  • Esmeralda Rivera, Chelan, is the recipient of the Larson Gross Scholarship. Rivera is a graduate of Chelan High School and the daughter of Angelica Cisneros.
  • Gabriela Martinez, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Mathison Family Scholarship. Martinez is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of the Late Jose Martinez and Alma Vaca.
  • Itzel Martinez Bautista, Chelan, is the recipient of the Don Morse Memorial/Chelan Fruit Scholarship. Martinez Bautista is a graduate of Chelan High School and the daughter of Jesus Martinez Sanchez and Lucia Bautista Martinez.
  • Itzia Mejia, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Mejia is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Fernando Mejia and Monica Barragan.
  • Jazmine Herrera, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Stemilt Growers Scholarship. Herrera is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Luis Verduzco and Patricia Rodriguez.
  • Joanna Pena, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Triple G Orchards Scholarship and the Wilbur & Frankie Adams Memorial Scholarship. Pena is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Jose Isabel Peña Ramirez and Maricela Peña Rodriguez.
  • Johan Luna, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Luna is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the son of Roberto Barragan and Evelyn Aguiniga.
  • Jonathan Sarmiento, Manson, is the recipient of the Herold & Vicki Peebles Scholarship. Sarmiento is a graduate of Manson High School and the son of Heriberto Sarmiento and Irma Sarmiento.
  • Jorge Guerrero, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Susi Harris Memorial Scholarship. Guerrero is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the son of Socorro Herrera.
  • Jose Camarillo Aviles, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Dalton & Pamela Thomas Scholarship. Camarillo Aviles is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the son of Eduardo Camarillo Quiroz and Ofelia Aviles Sandoval.
  • Jose Pascasio, Chelan, is the recipient of the Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Scholarship. Pascasio is a graduate of Manson High School and the son of Jesus Pascasio and Liliana Medina.
  • Juan Martinez Nieto, Dryden, is the recipient of the Howard & Helen Hauff Memorial Scholarship and the Mathison Family Scholarship. Martinez Nieto is a graduate of Cascade High School and the son of Juan Martinez and Norma Nieto.
  • Kadince Compton, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Brian & Irene Birdsall Scholarship. Compton is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Jason Compton and DeAnn Compton.
  • Karina Amaya, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Amaya is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Amanda Amaya.
  • Kesia Guerra, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Guerra is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Adelina Murillo Tejeda.
  • Kody Richards, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Chamberlin Agriculture Scholarship and the Jacquelyn Horan McDougall Memorial Scholarship. Richards is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Gregg Richards and Faith Richards.
  • Kyle Jackson, Chelan, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Jackson is a graduate of Chelan High School and the son of Anthony Jackson and Teri Jackson.
  • Kyler Keogh, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Tim & Kathleen Welsh Scholarship. Keogh is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the son of Eric Keogh and Tammy Keogh.
  • Lesly Vejar, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Vejar is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the daughter of Oscar Rojas and Sarai Garcia.
  • Lizbeth Najera Gutierrez, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Mathison Family Scholarship and the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Najera Gutierrez is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Margarito Najera and Ines Gutierrez.
  • Logan Hakensen, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Van Doren Sales Scholarship. Hakensen is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Lars Hakensen and Jennifer Uhlrich.
  • Luis Perez-Cano, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Perez-Cano is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the son of Juan Perez and Francisca Cano.
  • Maria Santana Gonzalez, Manson, is the recipient of the Vicki Armbruster Peebles Scholarship. Santana Gonzalez is a graduate of Manson High School and the daughter of Felipa Gonzalez Cortez.
  • Mariela Barrera-Amaya, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Barrera-Amaya is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Rodolfo Barrera and Maria Barrera.
  • Mason Renslow, Entiat, is the recipient of the Harold Grim Memorial Scholarship. Renslow is a graduate of Entiat High School and the son of Shane Renslow and Katie Renslow.
  • Mireya Garibay-Galvan, Chelan, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Garibay-Galvan is a graduate of Chelan High School and the daughter of Noe Garibay-Garcia and Guadalupe Galvan-Barajas.
  • Nadia Verduzco Farias, Manson, is the recipient of the Valley Tractor Scholarship. Verduzco Farias is a graduate of Manson High School and the daughter of Oracio Verduzco Chavez and Dorna Verduzco Farias.
  • Nora Gutzwiler, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Stemilt Growers Scholarship. Gutzwiler is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Jacob Gutzwiler and Michelle Gutzwiler.
  • Norma Castro, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Mathison Family Scholarship and the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Castro is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Luciano Castro and Maria Castro.
  • Oscar Oropeza, Cashmere, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Oropeza is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the son of Norberto Oropeza and Lady Oropeza.
  • Ringo Renteria, Chelan, is the recipient of the Don Morse Memorial/Chelan Fruit Scholarship. Renteria is a graduate of Chelan High School and the son of Oscar Renteria and Lorena Martinez.
  • Rocio Sevilla Martinez, Chelan, is the recipient of the AgroFresh Scholarship, James E. Jim Loudon Memorial/Chelan Fruit Scholarship, and the J. Hendershott Memorial/Chelan Fruit Scholarship. Sevilla Martinez is a graduate of Chelan High School and the daughter of Rocio Martinez Carro.
  • Sandra Zapien, Monitor, is the recipient of the Susi Harris Memorial Scholarship. Zapien is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the daughter of Jose Zapien and Maria Ruiz.
  • Sara Martinez, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Foreman Fruit Scholarship. Martinez is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Daniel Martinez and Diana Cisneros.
  • Teague Duncan, Peshastin, is the recipient of the Taylor Orchards Scholarship and the Tree Top Scholarship. Duncan is a graduate of Cascade High School and the son of Ryan Duncan and Kami Duncan.
  • Teresa Venegas Esquibel, Manson, is the recipient of the Valent USA Scholarship. Venegas Esquibel is a graduate of Manson High School and the daughter of Victor Venegas Olivares and Martha Esquibel Loza.
  • Wade Dahl, Entiat, is the recipient of the Stemilt Growers Scholarship. Dahl is a graduate of Entiat High School and the son of Randy Dahl and Darcey Dahl.
  • Yasleni Mejia, Cashmere, is the recipient of the Bill DeWitt Memorial Scholarship and the Bob McDougall Memorial Scholarship. Mejia is a graduate of Cashmere High School and the daughter of Javier Mejia and Evangelina Naranjo.
  • Yesli Peña-Rodriguez, Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Betty Campbell Loudon Memorial Peña-Rodriguez is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Jose I Peña-Ramirez and Maricela Peña-Rodriguez.

Columbia County Scholarship Recipient

  • Michelle Garcia-Romero, Dayton, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Garcia-Romero is a graduate of Dayton High School and the daughter of Eloy Garcia and Teresa Romero.

Douglas County Scholarship Recipients

  • Alexis Moreno, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Homchick Smith & Associates Scholarship. Moreno is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the son Altagracia Moreno.
  • Angel Milan-Aguilar, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Pace International Scholarship and the Stemilt Growers Scholarship. Milan-Aguilar is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the son of Norma Milan.
  • Ashley Parra, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Parra is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Ramon Parra and Diana Barajas.
  • Ashley Rosales, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Rosales is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Audel Rosales and Xochitl De La Cruz.
  • Brenda Hernandez-Poblete, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Oroville & Bertha Peebles Memorial Scholarship. Hernandez-Poblete is a graduate of Chelan High School and the daughter of Alejandro Hernandez and Veronica Poblete.
  • Brooks Trovato, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CMI Legacy Scholarship. Trovato is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the son of Gary Trovato and Danelle Huber.
  • Citlali Gonzalez-Arroyo, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Gonzalez-Arroyo is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Candelario Gonzalez and Albertina Gonzalez.
  • Daisy Ortiz, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the USI Scholarship. Ortiz is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Jorge Ortiz and Roselia Ortiz.
  • Dennise Aguilar Cano, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Aguilar Cano is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the daughter of Ismael Aguilar Perez and Angelica Cano Rodriguez.
  • Doris Carbajal, Rock Island, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Carbajal is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Reyes Carbajal and Lourdes Carbajal.
  • Dulce Roman-Trejo, Brewster, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Roman-Trejo is a graduate of Brewster High School and the daughter of Felipe Roman and Dulce Roman.
  • Federico Colin Jr, Bridgeport, is the recipient of the Dennis & Lynette Bigness Scholarship and the Moss Adams LLP – E. Peter Krier Scholarship. Colin Jr is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and the son of Imelda Lugo.
  • Joanna Sanchez-Avina, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Northwest Farm Credit Services Scholarship. Sanchez-Avina is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Jorge Sanchez and Maria Sanchez.
  • Josefina Gonzalez, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Scholarship. Gonzalez is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Juan Gonzalez and Anita Gonzalez.
  • Judith Perdomo-Gonzalez, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Jim Wade Memorial Scholarship. Perdomo-Gonzalez is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Bruce White and Laurel White.
  • Kannie Jimenez-Vazquez, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Jimenez-Vazquez is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Jose Jimenez Campos and Zeila Vazquez.
  • Karina Gonzalez, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Scholarship. Gonzalez is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Juan Gonzalez and Anita Gonzalez.
  • Kevin Hernandez-Ramos, Orondo, is the recipient of the Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Scholarship. Hernandez-Ramos is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the son of Jose Luis Hernandez Hernandez and Candida Ramos Quintero.
  • Kimberly Castaneda, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the John Douglas Scholarship and the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Castaneda is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Rodrigo Castaneda and Esperanza Castaneda.
  • Liliana Medel Martinez, Bridgeport, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Medel Martinez is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and the daughter of Juan Medel and Beatriz Martinez Marquez.
  • Lizeth Tostado, Rock Island, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Tostado is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Jose Tostado and Maria Aguilar.
  • Luigi Valdivia, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Valdivia is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the son of Mario Valdivia and Maria Valdivia.
  • Luis Trejo, Bridgeport, is the recipient of the Jennifer Witherbee Scholarship. Trejo is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and the son of Martin Trejo and Amalia Trejo.
  • Mauricio Negrete, Waterville, is the recipient of the Orondo Cares Scholarship and the Valley Fruit Scholarship. Negrete is a graduate of Waterville High School and the son of Alfredo Negrete and Irma Negrete.
  • Melissa Vela, Waterville, is the recipient of the CMI Legacy Scholarship. Vela is a graduate of Waterville High School and the daughter of Leobardo Vela Rodriguez and Maria Vela.
  • Mireya Lopez-Mercado, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Lopez-Mercado is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Regulo Jesus Lopez and Maria Lopez Mercado.
  • Myrka Trejo, Bridgeport, is the recipient of the Glady & Nick Legacy Award Scholarship. Trejo is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and the daughter of Juan Trejo and Teresa Trejo.
  • Nathan Holterhoff, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Stemilt Growers Scholarship. Holterhoff is a graduate of The River Academy and the son of Paul Holterhoff and Janice Holterhoff.
  • Olga Murillo-Rodriguez, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Murillo-Rodriguez is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Ismael Murillo and Margarita Rodriguez.
  • Orlando Cervantes, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Antles Pollen/Brian Fisher Memorial Scholarship and the Valley Fruit Scholarship. Cervantes is a graduate of Wenatchee High School and the son of Jaime Cervantes and Alba Valentin.
  • Paul Torres Martinez, Bridgeport, is the recipient of the Scott Baker Technical Education Scholarship and the WAEF Vocational Scholarship. Torres Martinez is a graduate of Bridgeport High School and the son of Ramon Torres Casillas and Maria Martinez.
  • Sayda Olvera, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the CCM Scholarship. Olvera is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Misael Olvera and Maria Rodriguez.
  • Stephanie Garnica-Sanchez, Orondo, is the recipient of the Cider Works Farms Scholarship. Garnica-Sanchez is a graduate of Waterville High School and the daughter of Rodolfo Garnica and Maria Sanchez.
  • Xitlali Solano, East Wenatchee, is the recipient of the Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Scholarship. Solano is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Felix Solano.
  • Zita Bravo, Rock Island, is the recipient of the Glady & Nick Legacy Award Scholarship. Bravo is a graduate of Eastmont High School and the daughter of Benjamin Bravo and Maria Valdovinos.

Franklin County Scholarship Recipients

  • Brian Hawkins, Basin City, is the recipient of the Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute Scholarship. Hawkins is a graduate of Connell High School and the son of Barton Hawkins and Susan Hawkins.
  • Nathalie Roman, Connell, is the recipient of the Borton & Sons Scholarship. Roman is a graduate of Connell High School and the daughter of Pedro Roman and Silvia Roman.
  • Xitlaly Mendoza, Mesa, is the recipient of the Douglas Fruit Company Scholarship. Mendoza is a graduate of Connell High School and the daughter of Rigoberto Lopez and Alberta Mendoza.
  • Xola Solano, Pasco, is the recipient of the Douglas Fruit Company Scholarship. Solano is a graduate of Pasco High School and the daughter of Jesus Solano and Natalie Solano.

Grant County Scholarship Recipients

  • Adilene Sandoval, Mattawa, is the recipient of the M. & Marion Gilbert Memorial Scholarship. Sandoval is a graduate of Wahluke High School and the daughter of Raul Sandoval and Rosa Elena Sandoval.
  • Aldo Farias Ramos, Royal City, is the recipient of the Valley Fruit Scholarship. Farias Ramos is a graduate of Royal High School and the son of Angel Farias and Maria Ramos.
  • Alondra Rodriguez Luna, Warden, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship. Rodriguez Luna is a graduate of Warden High School and the daughter of Jesus Rodriguez and Mirasol Gonzalez.
  • Antonio Isiordia, Moses Lake, is the recipient of the Schlect Orchards, LLC Scholarship and the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Isiordia is a graduate of Ephrata High School and the son of Francisco Isiordia and Antonia Isiordia.
  • Blanca Mejia, Quincy, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce/Royal High School Scholarship. Mejia is a graduate of Quincy High School and the daughter of Antonio Mejia Mendoza and Natividad Birrueta.
  • Brynn Christensen, Royal City, is the recipient of the Apple King/Richard Keller Memorial Scholarship. Christensen is a graduate of Royal High School and the daughter of Aaron Christensen and Kristen Christensen.
  • Charley Wilkinson, Warden, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Wilkinson is a graduate of Warden High School and the son of Curtis Wilkinson and Mary Wilkinson.
  • Citlalli Guzman, Moses Lake, is the recipient of the Chelan Fresh Scholarship and the John Douglas Scholarship. Guzman is a graduate of Moses Lake High School and the daughter of Adrian Olvera and Erika Guzman.
  • Colton Messer, Marlin, is the recipient of the R. Spinner Corporation Scholarship. Messer is a graduate of Odessa High School and the son of Matt Messer and Heather Messer.
  • Diana Hernandez, Beverly, is the recipient of the Mathison Family Scholarship. Hernandez is a graduate of Royal High School and the daughter of Antonio Hernandez Espino and Salud Garcia Sanchez.
  • Francisco Martinez, Royal City, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce/Royal High School Scholarship. Martinez is a graduate of Royal High School and the son of Francisco Martinez and Alma Martinez.
  • Isabel Corona-Campiz, Royal City, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce/Royal High School Scholarship. Corona-Campiz is a graduate of Royal High School and the daughter of Elias Corona and Maria Corona.
  • Ivan Moreno, Quincy, is the recipient of the Valent USA Scholarship. Moreno is a graduate of Quincy high school and the son of Rafael Moreno and Maria Carmen Moreno.
  • Jacky Mejia, Othello, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce/Royal High School Scholarship. Meija is a graduate of Royal High School and the daughter of Santiago Calderon and Jaquelin Calderon.
  • Jaelyn Zuniga-Diaz, Ephrata, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Zuniga-Diaz is a graduate of Quincy High School and the daughter of Norma Reyes.
  • Jasmine Rodriguez-Lara, Mattawa, is the recipient of the Christian & Janet Schlect Scholarship. Rodriguez-Lara is a graduate of Wahluke High School and the daughter of Toribio Rodriguez and Guillermina Rodriguez.
  • Jerry Torres, Ephrata, is the recipient of the Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Scholarship. Torres is a graduate of Ephrata High School and the son of Ismael Torres and Teresa Torres.
  • Karen Arellano-Cruz, Mattawa, is the recipient of the Brian & Irene Birdsall Scholarship. Arellano-Cruz is a graduate of Wahluke High School and the daughter of Diego Arellano Velazquez and Roberta Cruz.
  • Karina Cruz, Mattawa, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Cruz is a graduate of Wahluke High School and the daughter of Crispin Cruz and Silvina Martinez.
  • Madalyn Adams, Ephrata, is the recipient of the Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute Scholarship. Adams is a graduate of Ephrata High School and the daughter of Joseph Brett Adams and Amy Adams.
  • Maria Armengol, Royal City, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce/Royal High School Scholarship. Armengol is a graduate of Royal High School and the daughter of Juan Armengol and Heriberta Armengol.
  • Nora Medina, Quincy, is the recipient of the Warren Morgan Memorial Scholarship. Medina is a graduate of Quincy High School and the daughter of Eliseo Medina and Veronica Medina.
  • Olivia Ramirez, Quincy, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Ramirez is a graduate of Big Bend Community College’s High School 21+ Program and the daughter of Porfirio Ramirez Lopez and Ines Ramos Lopez.
  • Oswaldo Perez, Quincy, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Perez is a graduate of Quincy High School and the son of Efren Perez and Kendi Rosas.
  • Ruby Mena Reyes, Moses Lake, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Mena Reyes is a graduate of Moses Lake High School and the daughter of Mauricio Mena Garcia and Teresa De Jesus Reyes Rivas.
  • Sandra Rivera, Mattawa, is the recipient of the Allan Brothers Scholarship. Rivera is a graduate of Wahluke High School and the daughter of Jose Rivera and Jovita Guerrero.
  • Silvia Esparza, Quincy, is the recipient of the Double Diamond Scholarship and the John Douglas Scholarship. Esparza is a graduate of Quincy High School and the daughter of Sergio Esparza and Martha Santillan.
  • Victor Garibay-Alejandre, Quincy, is the recipient of the Northern Fruit/Ice Lakes Scholarship and the Jones Produce Company Scholarship. Garibay-Alejandre is a graduate of Quincy High School and the son of Luis Garibay.

Hood River County Scholarship Recipients

  • Kaitlyn McNerney, Parkdale, is the recipient of the Chamberlin Agriculture Scholarship. McNerney is a graduate of Hood River Valley High School and the daughter of Kevin McNerney and Jennifer McNerney.
  • Maggie Ishizaka, Hood River, is the recipient of the Chamberlin Agriculture Scholarship. Ishizaka is a graduate of Hood River Valley High School and the daughter of Raymond Ishizaka and Muriel Ishizaka.

Kittitas County Scholarship Recipients

  • Evelyn Borges, Kittitas, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Borges is a graduate of Kittitas High School and the daughter of Jesus Borges and Veronica Zamora.

Okanogan County Scholarship Recipients

  • Abram Woodward, Brewster, is the recipient of the Jonathan Crane Memorial Scholarship. Woodward is a graduate of Brewster High School and the son of Jesse Woodward and Jessica Woodward.
  • Anna McCullough, Tonasket, is the recipient of the Delmar Smith Memorial Scholarship. McCullough is a graduate of Tonasket High School and the daughter of Steven McCullough and Lisa McCullough.
  • Ashlyn Gonzalez-Soriano, Pateros, is the recipient of the Chelan Fresh Scholarship. Gonzalez-Soriano is a graduate of Pateros High School and the daughter of David Gonzalez and Silvia Gonzalez.
  • Elizabeth Garcia Perez, Brewster, is the recipient of the Jonathan Crane Memorial Scholarship and the Rubio Family Scholarship. Garcia Perez is a graduate of Brewster High School and the daughter of Lorenzo Garcia and Elia Perez.
  • Esteban Flores, Tonasket, is the recipient of the Doug & Helen Zahn Memorial Scholarship and the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Flores is a graduate of Tonasket High School and the son of Jose Esteban and Maria Garcia.
  • Grant Gillespie, Okanogan, is the recipient of the Charity Rumbolz Memorial Scholarship. Gillespie is a graduate of Okanogan High School and the son of Brent Gillespie and Kari Gillespie.
  • Julisa Olvera, Brewster, is the recipient of the Dalton & Pamela Thomas Scholarship. Olvera is a graduate of Brewster High School and the daughter of Saimont Olvera Pedraza and Marbella Pamatz Rincon.
  • Kaitlyn Thornton, Tonasket, is the recipient of the Thomas K. Mathison Memorial Scholarship. Thornton is a graduate of Tonasket High School and the daughter of Geoff Thornton and Dianne Thornton.
  • Luisa Lucas, Brewster, is the recipient of the Jonathan Crane Memorial Scholarship. Lucas is a graduate of Brewster High School and the daughter of Stan Parks and Rosa Antunez.
  • Maria Merida, Tonasket, is the recipient of the PayneWest Insurance/Deborah Krautwurm Memorial Scholarship. Merida is a graduate of Tonasket High School and the daughter of Arquimedes Pineda and Lucia Angeles.
  • Melisa Corrales, Brewster, is the recipient of the Chelan Fresh Scholarship. Corrales is a graduate of Brewster High School and the daughter of Rodolfo Corrales and Maria Corrales.
  • Melissa Garcia, Brewster, is the recipient of the Danna Gebbers Guzman Memorial Scholarship. Garcia is a graduate of Brewster High School and the daughter of Castulo Garcia and Ernestina Garcia.
  • Miguel Nunez, Oroville, is the recipient of the Good Fruit Grower Scholarship. Nunez is a graduate of Oroville High School and the son of William Nunez and Luz Moreno.
  • Miriam Garcia, Brewster, is the recipient of the Jonathan Crane Memorial Scholarship. Garcia is a graduate of Brewster High School and the daughter of Miguel Garcia and Jessica Garcia.
  • Odin Finsen, Oroville, is the recipient of the Don Morse Memorial/Chelan Fruit Scholarship, the Maldonado Family Scholarship, and the Tree Top Scholarship. Finsen is a graduate of Oroville High School and the son of Earl Allen and Kiki Allen.
  • Renea Taylor, Malott, is the recipient of the John Douglas Scholarship. Taylor is a graduate of Okanogan High School and the daughter of Roy Taylor and Shelly Taylor.
  • Shea Gamble, Brewster, is the recipient of the Crane & Crane Inc Scholarship and the Robert Prince Memorial Scholarship. Gamble is a graduate of Log Church Christian School and the daughter of Dylan Game and Tessa Gamble.
  • Yahir Calderon Sotelo, Tonasket, is the recipient of the Maldonado Family Scholarship. Calderon Sotelo is a graduate of Tonasket High School and the son of Ramiro Calderon and Juana Calderon Sotelo.

Umatilla County Scholarship Recipients

  • Emily Martinez-Flores, Milton Freewater, is the recipient of the Foreman Fruit Scholarship. Martinez-Flores is a graduate of Mcloughlin High School and the daughter of Amadeo Martinez and Elvira Martinez.
  • Rolando Castillo, Milton Freewater, is the recipient of the Foreman Fruit Scholarship and the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Castillo is a graduate of Mcloughlin High School and the son of Abel Castillo and Maria Perez.

Walla Walla County Scholarship Recipients

  • Dhamar Cruz, Burbank, is the recipient of the Borton & Sons Scholarship. Cruz is a graduate of Burbank High School and the daughter of Candelario Cruz and Rosenda Rodriguez.
  • Estefani Rodriguez Juarez, Prescott, is the recipient of the Valley Fruit Scholarship. Rodriguez Juarez is a graduate of Prescott High School and the daughter of Belem Juarez Antonio.
  • Jessica Felix, Burbank, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Felix is a graduate of Kennewick High School and the daughter of Sein Felix and Maria Valdez.
  • Kimberly Mendez, Prescott, is the recipient of the First Fruits Marketing LLC Scholarship. Mendez is a graduate of Prescott High School and the daughter of Julian Mendez and Olivia Mendez.
  • Salomon Martinez, Prescott, is the recipient of the First Fruits Marketing LLC Scholarship. Martinez is a graduate of Prescott High School and the son of Salomon Martinez and Ahine Cedillo.
  • Vanessa Carrasco-Ontiveros, College Place, is the recipient of the Foreman Fruit Scholarship. Carrasco-Ontiveros is a graduate of College Place High School and the daughter of Jose Carrasco and Maria Carrasco.

Yakima County Scholarship Recipient

  • Adriana Paredes Vasquez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Borton & Sons Scholarship. Paredes Vasquez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Mario Paredes and Adela Vasquez Ortega.
  • Alberto Macias, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Macias is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Ricardo Macias and Hortencia Macias.
  • Alex Olvera-Vargas, Yakima, is the recipient of the Borton 2022 Fund Scholarship and the Monson Fruit Scholarship. Olvera-Vargas is a graduate of West Valley High School and the daughter of Alejandro Olvera and Imelda Vargas.
  • Alexandra Anciso, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Anciso is a graduate of West Valley High School and the daughter of Danny Anciso and Terra Anciso.
  • Alexis Rodriguez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Martin & Judy Verbrugge Scholarship. Rodriguez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Felipe D Rodriguez and Maria I Rodriguez.
  • Alisa Silva, Union Gap, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Silva is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Juaquin Silva and Claudia Silva.
  • Aliyana Avalos, Zillah, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Avalos is a graduate of Zillah High School and the daughter of Augustine Avalos and Angelica Hernandez.
  • Alondra Gomez, Grandview, is the recipient of the FruitSmart Scholarship. Gomez is a graduate of Grandview High School and the daughter of Jose Gomez and Maria Gomez.
  • Anahi Barragan, Moxee, is the recipient of the Olympic Fruit Scholarship. Barragan is a graduate of East Valley High School and the daughter of Jose Barragan and Laura Barragan.
  • Anahi Villanueva, Toppenish, is the recipient of the Nordic Scholarship. Villanueva is a graduate of Toppenish High School and the daughter of Aurelio Villanueva and Ana Villanueva.
  • Angel Casillas Bernal, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Casillas Bernal is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Jesus Casillas and Luz Bernal.
  • Angelica Leon, Yakima, is the recipient of the John Douglas Scholarship. Leon is a graduate of Preparatoria Numero Tres-UABJO and the daughter of Norberto Leon Juarez and Jennifer Breiner.
  • Anthony Perez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Columbia Valley Fruit Scholarship. Perez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Antonio Perez and Ricarda Perez.
  • Araceli Calvario, Yakima, is the recipient of the C. Davis & Dorothy Plath Memorial Scholarship. Calvario is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Gabriel Ordaz and Mariawa Ordaz.
  • Ariana Soto, Moxee, is the recipient of the John Douglas Scholarship and the Roy Farms Scholarship. Soto is a graduate of East Valley High School and the daughter of Jesus Soto and Maria Galvan.
  • Arleth Gonzalez-Lopez, is the recipient of the FFA State Apple Judging Competition Scholarship. Gonzalez-Lopez is a graduate of Prosser High School and the daughter of Guadalupe Gonzalez and Guadalupe Lopez de Gonzalez.
  • Ashly Lopez Gordillo, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Lopez Gordillo is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Carlos Lopez Prado and Rosalba Gordillo Chavez.
  • Benjamin Sanchez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Joe & Ann Hall Education Fund Scholarship. Sanchez is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the son of Alberto Sanchez and Maricela Sanchez.
  • Blaze Bosma, Sunnyside, is the recipient of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Scholarship. Bosma is a graduate of Sunnyside Christian High School and the son of Brian Bosma and Candace Bosma.
  • Brian Carbajal, Yakima, is the recipient of the Olympic Fruit Scholarship. Carbajal is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Alejandro Carbajal and Valentina Reynoso.
  • Brooke Hussey, Selah, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Hussey is a graduate of Selah High School and the daughter of Jon Hussey and Kim Hussey.
  • Bryanalexa Rivera Macias, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Rivera Macias is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Nelida Macias.
  • Carli Short, Yakima, is the recipient of the Brian Kershaw Memorial Scholarship. Short is a graduate of West Valley High School and the daughter of Jeremy Short and Keishia Short.
  • Carter Martinez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Dick Clements Memorial Scholarship. Martinez is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the son of Armando Martinez and Sherry Martinez.
  • Cassandra Mendoza, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Mendoza is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Lorena Mendoza Gonzalez.
  • Catherine Melchor Banales, Yakima, is the recipient of the C. Davis & Dorothy Plath Memorial Scholarship. Melchor Banales is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Jorge Melchor and Norma Banales.
  • Cesar China Olarte, Yakima, is the recipient of the Borton 2022 Fund Scholarship, the Keyes Packaging, and the WAEF Vocational Scholarship. China Olarte is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Carlos China and Elvira Olarte.
  • Charlie Alvarez, Moxee, is the recipient of the NWFM LLC. Scholarship. Alvarez is a graduate of East Valley High School and the son of Jesus Alvarez and Adriana Alvarez.
  • Christian Calva, Yakima, is the recipient of the UNITEC Scholarship. Calva is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Luis Calva and Maria Ontiveros.
  • Courtney Stratton, Yakima, is the recipient of the Bonita Hale Scholarship. Stratton is a graduate of West Valley High School and the daughter of Chad Stratton and Jenna Stratton.
  • Cristal Diaz, Yakima, is the recipient of the Susi Harris Memorial Scholarship. Diaz is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Asuncion Diaz.
  • Daniela Milanes, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Milanes is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Daniela Milanes.
  • Daniela Vazquez Hernandez, Yakima, is the recipient of the C. Davis & Dorothy Plath Memorial Scholarship and the Borton 2022 Fund Scholarship. Vazquez Hernandez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Daniel Vazquez Ortega and Yolanda Hernandez Lopez.
  • David Jimenez, Mabton, is the recipient of the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Jimenez is a graduate of Sunnyside High School and the son of Jose Jimenez and Maria Jimenez.
  • Delaney Boyle, Yakima, is the recipient of the Strand Scholarship. Boyle is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Shawn Boyle and Rhonda Boyle.
  • Denilson Antonio, Yakima, is the recipient of the Kershaw Companies Scholarship. Antonio is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Uriel Antonio and Victorina Ruiz.
  • Elizabeth Cue, Grandview, is the recipient of the Wilbur Ellis Scholarship. Cue is a graduate of Sunnyside High School and the daughter of Bertha Farias.
  • Elizabeth Farias, Mabton, is the recipient of the FruitSmart Scholarship and the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Farias is a graduate of Grandview High School and the daughter of Santos Guerrero and Graciela Guerrero.
  • Emelin Delgado, Tieton, is the recipient of the John Douglas Scholarship and the Paul & Vera Jean Mortimer Memorial Scholarship. Delgado is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Miguel Delgado and Maria Madrigal.
  • EmmaLee Nishi, Zillah, is the recipient of the Darrin Belton Scholarship and the Yakima County Farm Bureau Scholarship. Nishi is a graduate of Zillah High School and the daughter of Jon Nishi and Sylvia Nishi.
  • Erandy Caro, Moxee, is the recipient of the Laurie Knebusch Scholarship and the Tree Top Scholarship. Caro is a graduate of East Valley High School and the daughter of Jose Hernandez and Alicia Caro.
  • Erica Delgado-Gutierrez, Union Gap, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Delgado-Gutierrez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Andres Delgado and Herminia Gutierrez.
  • Erika Santiago, Sunnyside, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship and the Zirkle Fruit Company Scholarship. Santiago is a graduate of Sunnyside High School and the daughter of Isidro Santiago and Erika Ramos.
  • Esmeralda Merlos, Wapato, is the recipient of the Feliciano Benitez Memorial Scholarship. Merlos is a graduate of Wapato High School and the daughter of Marco Merlos and Eva Gallegos.
  • Estefani Aguilar-Cardenas, Grandview, is the recipient of the Yakima Fruit & Cold Storage Scholarship. Aguilar-Cardenas is a graduate of Grandview High School and the daughter of Rafael Aguilar and Silvia Aguilar.
  • Eva Quintero, Wapato, is the recipient of the Yakima Fruit & Cold Storage Scholarship. Quintero is a graduate of Wapato High School and the daughter of Alfredo Quintero Gonzalez and Krystal Quintero.
  • Eyleen Hurtado, Yakima, is the recipient of the Chelan Fresh Scholarship. Hurtado is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of the Late Angelica Camarillo.
  • Fabiola Guerrero, Toppenish, is the recipient of the Legacy Fruit LLC. Scholarship. Guerrero is a graduate of Toppenish High School and the daughter of Raul Guerrero Silva and Maria Guerrero.
  • Fatima Lopez-Villanueva, Tieton, is the recipient of the Ken Leader Memorial Scholarship and the Pottratz Family Scholarship. Lopez-Villanueva is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Gerardo Lopez and Maria Lopez Villanueva.
  • Fermin Martinez, Wapato, is the recipient of the Phil Jenkins Memorial/Yakima POM Club Scholarship. Martinez is a graduate of Zillah High School and the son of Fermin Martinez and Suzana Martinez.
  • Francisco Morales, Yakima, is the recipient of the Columbia Reach Pack Scholarship and the Joe & Ann Hall Education Fund Scholarship. Morales is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the son of Francisco Morales and Francisca Rodriguez.
  • Fredy Mendoza, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Mendoza is a graduate of Hermiston High School and the son of Floriselda Alvarez.
  • Gabriela Diaz Vazquez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Diaz Vazquez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Lorenzo Diaz and Rosa Vazquez De Diaz.
  • Garren Gooler, Naches, is the recipient of the Honeybear Marketing Scholarship and the Phil Jenkins Memorial/Yakima POM Club Scholarship. Gooler is a graduate of Naches Valley High School and the son of Joshua Gooler and Melissa Gooler.
  • Genevieve Newstead, Yakima, is the recipient of the Jeff & Jolene Hattori Scholarship. Newstead is a graduate of La Salle High School and the daughter of Paul Newstead and Germaine Newstead.
  • Giovanni Perez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Kershaw Companies Scholarship. Perez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Uriel Perez and Edelmira Godoy Sandoval.
  • Gizel Amezcua, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Amezcua is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Jorge Amezcua and Juana Amezcua.
  • Guadalupe Delgado, Toppenish, is the recipient of the Borton 2022 Fund Scholarship. Delgado is a graduate of Toppenish High School and the daughter of Jose Jesus Delgado and Maria Guadalupe Delgado.
  • Guadalupe Martinez, Union Gap, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Martinez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Juan Martinez and Crispina Badillo.
  • Guadalupe Silva, Tieton, is the recipient of the Cowiche Growers Scholarship. Silva is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Manuel Silva and Dayana Garcia.
  • Hania Manra, Naches, is the recipient of the Allan Brothers Scholarship and the Robert & Hope Allan Memorial Scholarship. Manra is a graduate of Naches Valley High School and the daughter of Socimo Manra and Amada Avelino.
  • Henry Olsen, Zillah, is the recipient of the Yakima County Farm Bureau Scholarship. Olsen is a graduate of Zillah High School and the son of David Olsen and Kelli Olsen.
  • Henry Preacher, Yakima, is the recipient of the FruitSmart Scholarship. Preacher is a graduate of West Valley High School and the son of Michael Preacher and Kristin Preacher.
  • Holly Morales, Naches, is the recipient of the Ralph & Ida Strausz Scholarship and the Strand Scholarship. Morales is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Diana Standfill.
  • Ingrid Barajas, Yakima, is the recipient of the Borton 2022 Fund Scholarship. Barajas is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Olivo Barajas and Herminia Isiordia.
  • Isabel Flores, Tieton, is the recipient of the CPC International Apple Company Scholarship and the Ralph & Ida Strausz Scholarship. Flores is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Apolonio Flores and Guadalupe Flores.
  • Isabela de La Combe, Yakima, is the recipient of the Fruit Packers Supply Scholarship and the Jerry Nolen Memorial Scholarship. de La Combe is a graduate of West Valley High School and the daughter of Luis de La Combe.
  • Itzel Garcia Frias, Yakima, is the recipient of the I Can Scholarship and the John Douglas Scholarship. Garcia Frias is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Josefina Frias.
  • Ivette Ramos, Cowiche, is the recipient of the Personenette/Van Horn Memorial Scholarship. Ramos is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Raul Ramos and Maria Flores.
  • Jacquelin Ceja Flores, Tieton, is the recipient of the Borton-Strand Scholarship and the Pottratz Family Scholarship. Ceja Flores is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Jaime Ceja and Gloria Ceja Flores.
  • Jacqueline Delgado, Tieton, is the recipient of the Cowiche Growers Scholarship, the Ralph & Ida Strausz Scholarship, and the Strand Scholarship. Delgado is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Miguel Delgado and Maria Madrigal.
  • Jadyn George, Yakima, is the recipient of the Allan Brothers Scholarship. George is a graduate of Naches Valley High School and the daughter of Gregory George and Tanya George.
  • Javier Magana, Yakima, is the recipient of the Borton 2022 Fund Scholarship. Magana is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Celia Carrillo.
  • Jayden Horton, Selah, is the recipient of the Tree Top Scholarship. Horton is a graduate of Selah High School and the daughter of Jason Horton and Dyann Horton.
  • Jenifer Mandujano, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Mandujano is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Jesus Mandujano and Veronica Castro.
  • Jeremy Flores, Wapato, is the recipient of the Borton & Sons Scholarship. Flores is a graduate of Toppenish High School and the son of Edgar Flores.
  • Jonathan Orozco, Selah, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Orozco is a graduate of Selah High School and the son of Irene Orozco.
  • Jorge Guzman, Wapato, is the recipient of the Legacy Fruit LLC. Scholarship. Guzman is a graduate of Wapato High School and the son of Hermilo Guzman Nateras and Fabiola Guzman.
  • Jorge Mendoza, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Mendoza is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Jorge Mendoza and Elia Mendoza.
  • Jose Luna Murguia, Wapato, is the recipient of the UNITEC Scholarship. Luna Murguia is a graduate of Wapato High School and the son of Salvador Luna and Rosalva Murguia.
  • Jose Medina, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Medina is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Maria Chavez Chavez.
  • Joselin Marin Badillo, Yakima, is the recipient of the Martin & Judy Verbrugge Scholarship. Marin Badillo is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Oscar Marin Flores and Araceli Badillo Islas.
  • Joshua Oliver, Grandview, is the recipient of the Northwest Nursery Improvement Institute Scholarship. Oliver is a graduate of Sunnyside High School and the son of Keith Oliver and Marco Oliver.
  • Julienie Castro, Yakima, is the recipient of the Tom Stokes Scholarship. Castro is a graduate of C. Davis High School and the son of Enrique Castro and Maribel Gutierrez.
  • Kenneth Knight, Naches, is the recipient of the Pace International Scholarship. Knight is a graduate of Naches Valley High School and the son of Kevin Knight and Joan Knight.
  • Kevin Barron, Yakima, is the recipient of the Glady Bellamy Memorial Scholarship. Barron is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the son of Benjamin Barron and Gabriela Badillo.
  • Kira Veselka, Yakima, is the recipient of the Phil Jenkins Memorial/Yakima POM Club Scholarship. Veselka is a graduate of West Valley High School and the daughter of Keith Veselka and Ruth Veselka.
  • Kobe Nishi, Zillah, is the recipient of the GS Long Company Scholarship. Nishi is a graduate of Zillah High School and the son of Jon Nishi and Sylvia Nishi.
  • Laura Guillen Reyes, Yakima, is the recipient of the Columbia Valley Fruit Scholarship. Guillen Reyes is a graduate of Selah High School and the daughter of Luz Reyes.
  • Lauren Jones, Zillah, is the recipient of the Allan Brothers Scholarship. Jones is a graduate of Zillah High School and the daughter of Denny Jones and Deborah Jones.
  • Lehman Hires, Naches, is the recipient of the Jerry Haak Memorial Scholarship and the Phil Jenkins Memorial/Yakima POM Club Scholarship. Hires is a graduate of Naches Valley High School and the son of Lehman Hires.
  • Liliana Abonza, Grandview, is the recipient of the FruitSmart Scholarship. Abonza is a graduate of Grandview High School and the daughter of Juventino Abonza and Jacinta Abonza.
  • Lillian Lancaster, Selah, is the recipient of the Apple King/Richard Keller Memorial Scholarship. Lancaster is a graduate of La Salle High School and the daughter of Craig Lancaster and Kirsten Lancaster.
  • Linda Barragan, Grandview, is the recipient of the Chris & Susan Saunders Scholarship. Barragan is a graduate of Wapato High School and the daughter of Martina Villapuda.
  • Liset Villanueva, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Villanueva is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Juan Villanueva and Sandra Villanueva.
  • Luis Soto, Moxee, is the recipient of the Nate Fulton Scholarship and the Tree Top Scholarship. Soto is a graduate of East Valley High School and the son of Valentin Soto and Maria Miranda.
  • Luz Granados, Yakima, is the recipient of the C. Davis & Dorothy Plath Memorial Scholarship. Granados is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Roberto Sanchez and Norma Balbuena.
  • Marcial Romero Gomez, Tieton, is the recipient of the Ralph & Ida Strausz Scholarship and the Joe & Ann Hall Education Fund Scholarship. Romero Gomez is a graduate of Highland High School and the son of Marcial Romero Marin and Maria Del Rosario Romero.
  • Maria Barrios Hernadez, Union Gap, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Barrios Hernadez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Beatriz Hernandez.
  • Maria Navarro, Yakima, is the recipient of the Williams Family Memorial Scholarship. Navarro is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Pedro Navarro and Olga Sanchez.
  • Marinna Sanchez, Yakima, is the recipient of the John Douglas Scholarship and the Legacy Fruit, LLC Scholarship. Sanchez is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Jessica Sanchez.
  • Martha Benitez Solorzano, Union Gap, is the recipient of the Graphic Label Scholarship. Benitez Solorzano is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Armando Benitez and Rossana Solorzano.
  • Maryam Sanchez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Sanchez is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Salvador Sanchez and Maria Sanchez.
  • Mauricio Hernandez, Sunnyside, is the recipient of the Kershaw Companies Scholarship. Hernandez is a graduate of Sunnyside High School and the son of Mauricio Hernandez and Maria Hernandez.
  • Michael Strand, Selah, is the recipient of the Louis Van Doren Memorial Scholarship. Strand is a graduate of Selah High School and the son of William Strand and Ann Strand.
  • Milena Urroz Sandoval, Yakima, is the recipient of the Roche Fruit Scholarship. Urroz Sandoval is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Vanessa Sandoval Aguinaga.
  • Natalie Newman, Yakima, is the recipient of the Cowiche Growers Scholarship. Newman is a graduate of La Salle High School and the daughter of Brad Newman and Kristi La Riviere.
  • Neida Regis, Toppenish, is the recipient of the Blehyl Co-Op Scholarship. Regis is a graduate of Toppenish High School and the daughter of Rumaldo Regis and Maria Vega.
  • Nicholas Jacoby, Yakima, is the recipient of the Kershaw Companies Scholarship. Jacoby is a graduate of La Salle High School and the son of Jonathan Jacoby and Kathleen Jacoby.
  • Norma Martinez Magana, Yakima, is the recipient of the Eric & Sue Olson LLC. Scholarship, and the Moss Adams LLP Scholarship. Martinez Magana is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Fernando Martinez Cardenas and Norma A Martinez.
  • Paulina Gonzalez, Cowiche, is the recipient of the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Gonzalez is a graduate of Highland High School and the daughter of Ignacio Gonzalez and Ana Gonzalez.
  • Perla Bolanos-Zapien, Toppenish, is the recipient of the Legacy Fruit LLC. Scholarship, and the Northwest Farm Credit Services Scholarship. Bolanos-Zapien is a graduate of Toppenish High School and the daughter of Rosa Zapien Cortes.
  • Reagan Haas, Wapato, is the recipient of the Jerry Haak Memorial Scholarship. Haas is a graduate of Riverside High School and the son of the Late Richard Haas and Shawnie Haas.
  • Ricardo Mercado, Yakima, is the recipient of the John Douglas Scholarship. Mercado is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the son of Salvador Mercado and Maria Mercado.
  • Rosa Bautista, Yakima, is the recipient of the Haas Farms Memorial Scholarship, the Phil Jenkins Memorial/Yakima POM Club Scholarship, the Washington State Tree Fruit Association Scholarship, and the Roger Calhoun Memorial Scholarship. Bautista is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Hermelindo Bautista and Brigida Bautista.
  • Rosalia Gonzalez, Selah, is the recipient of the Matson Fruit Scholarship. Gonzalez is a graduate of Selah High School and the daughter of Alvaro Gonzalez and Reynalda Gonzalez.
  • Ruben Lozano, Tieton, is the recipient of the G. Robbins Memorial Scholarship. Lozano is a graduate of Highland High School and the son of Ruben Lozano and Maria Lozano.
  • Samuel Olsen, Zillah, is the recipient of the Tree Top Scholarship. Olsen is a graduate of Zillah High School and the son of David Olsen and Kelli Olsen.
  • Samuel Sedano Lopez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Sedano Lopez is a graduate of Yakima Online and the son of Raul Sedano Frausto and Bertha Sedano Lopez.
  • Sandra Roque, Yakima, is the recipient of the Allan Brothers Scholarship. Roque is a graduate of East Valley High School and the daughter of Miguel Roque and Marcella L. Rojas.
  • Sandy Reyes Tena, Yakima, is the recipient of the Hansen Fruit Company Scholarship and the John Douglas Scholarship. Reyes Tena is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Rafael Reyes and Maria Reyes.
  • Seth Harrison, Yakima, is the recipient of the Kristin Kershaw Snapp Scholarship and the Thomas Hale Scholarship. Harrison is a graduate of West Valley High School and the son of Jason Kinloch and Tia Thornton.
  • Shea Mattson, Selah, is the recipient of the Matson Fruit Scholarship. Mattson is a graduate of Selah High School and the son of Kelly Mattson and Paula Mattson.
  • Sofia Serrano, Union Gap, is the recipient of the Zirkle Fruit Company Scholarship. Serrano is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Amadeo Serrano and Norma Mojica.
  • Stephany Guadarrama, Wapato, is the recipient of the Roy Farms Scholarship and the Price Cold Storage & Packing Company Scholarship. Guadarrama is a graduate of Wapato High School and the daughter of Favian Guadarrama and Ana Garcia.
  • Tayden White, Yakima, is the recipient of the Conover Insurance Scholarship and the John Douglas Scholarship. White is a graduate of West Valley High School and the son of Rick White and Shannon Erickson.
  • Vanessa Ayala, Yakima, is the recipient of the Borton 2022 Fund Scholarship and the Tom Stokes Scholarship. Ayala is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Francisca Perez.
  • Vanessa Navarrete, Selah, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Navarrete is a graduate of Selah High School and the daughter of Meno Navarrete and Hortencia Navarrete.
  • Veronica Lopez, Yakima, is the recipient of the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Scholarship. Lopez is a graduate of Eisenhower High School and the daughter of Benjamin Lopez and Olga Lopez.
  • Vianey Aviles, Yakima, is the recipient of the Price Cold Storage & Packing Company Scholarship. Aviles is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Jose Aviles and Consuelo Aviles.
  • Wendy Cruz, Yakima, is the recipient of the Roche Fruit Scholarship and the Washington Apple Education Foundation Scholarship. Cruz is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Vidal Cruz and Silvia Hernandez.
  • Yahayra Ruiz-G, Yakima, is the recipient of the CPC International Apple Company Scholarship. Ruiz-G is a graduate of AC Davis High School and the daughter of Saul Ruiz and Rosario G Gonzalez.
  • Zoe McAllister, Yakima, is the recipient of the R. Spinner Corporation Scholarship and the John Douglas Scholarship. McAllister is a graduate of Selah High School and the daughter of Timothy McAllister and Stacy McAllister.

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