2018 is our 14th year awarding scholarships to Puyallup and Bonney Lake area high school seniors pursuing a career in healthcare. Sound Family Medicine has a 30 plus year history in this community, and we are thoroughly pleased to be able to award these five deserving students with a scholarship to help them further their career goals.
The $1,000 scholarship is open to students from Bonney Lake, Puyallup, Sumner, Rogers, and Emerald Ridge High School who demonstrate high academic achievement, a commitment to community and a desire to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. We received countless applications and we are once again awed by the number of dedicated applicants in our community. These students submitted challenging transcripts, countless hours of extracurricular activities and community service, letters of recommendation and thoughtful essays that inspired our team and made it difficult to pick just five.
As tough as the decision was, we feel as though our five winners not only have demonstrated their commitment to their community, but also that they will continue to make a difference in their world through their education and career in healthcare. We are thrilled to introduce you to our 2018 scholarship winners!
Marlia (Sumner High School)
Julia Morris, ARNP had the honor of presenting Marlia with a $1,000 scholarship. Marlia will join Seattle Pacific University’s nursing program this fall. She, along with her high academic achievement, had over 650 hours of community service. She is involved in her church youth group, has served at the Humane Society, is a hospital volunteer and helps lead soccer camp.
Clare (Puyallup High School)
Our CEO, Denise Martel, couldn’t wait to present a $1,000 scholarship to Clare. Clare had over 800 hours logged on her application through service in ways like Vacation Bible School, being a leader on a mission trip, serving with the Emergency Food Network and the United Way of Pierce College. Clare will be attending the University of Washington studying medicine.
Drew (Emerald Ridge High School)
Tracie Jefferson, PA was thrilled to present Drew with a $1,000 scholarship. Drew is a student athlete with outstanding academic achievement as well as countless hours of community involvement. He is on Emerald Ridge’s cross country and track and field teams. Drew serves at his church in a variety of ways including AWANAs kid’s club, as a keyboardist for the youth group, as well as serving on a mission trip to Mexico to benefit orphans. Drew is headed to Whitworth University this fall and will either major in chemistry or biology before beginning pre-medicine.
Drekeanna (Bonney Lake High School)
Ericka Gilson, ARNP had the honor of presenting Drekeanna with a $1,000 scholarship. Dreakeanna, along with a high GPA and commitment to her community, is a four-time state champion, earning titles in both discus and wrestling. She plans to attend College of Idaho where she will continue her athletic career as well as a career in healthcare.
Cyah (Rogers University)
Dr. Neena Chawla presented Cyah with a $1,000 scholarship. Cyah is not only pursuing a career in healthcare, she also hopes to open her own private practice, just like Sound Family Medicine. Cyah is involved in many different volunteer organizations at her school like Key Club, AVID ambassadors and Rambassadors, and she volunteers at her church. She plans on majoring in biology to then study pre-medicine.
Congratulations once again to our 2018 Sound Family Medicine scholarship recipients! We wish you the best of luck in your studies and future endeavors and hope to see you achieve all your dreams.
