Soroptimists announce local scholarships

Published 7:00 am Monday, May 16, 2022

ENTERPRISE — Local graduating high school seniors are receiving scholarships from the Soroptimists of Wallowa County, according to a press release.

Twelve students received awards; eight receiving $2,000 each for four-year college studies and four receiving $1,000 each for two-year or less pro-tech studies.

Students, their planned colleges and courses of study, who are receiving the $2,000 scholarships are:

From Enterprise:

• Rosie Movich-Fields, Scripps College to study nonprofit management.

• Alona Yost, Eastern Oregon University to study ecological or environmental engineering.

• Jada Gray, Lewis-Clark State College to study dental hygiene.

• Lannie Stonebrink, Eastern Oregon University to study veterinary medicine.

• Sophia Espinosa, Western Oregon University to study psychology and pre-med.

From Joseph:

• Chase Homan, the University of Idaho to study finance and golf course management.

From Wallowa:

• Willie Gibbs, the University of Idaho to study broadcasting and forestry.

• Haley Brockamp, Lewis-Clark State College to study radiology.

Students receiving the $1,000 scholarships, their planned colleges and courses of study are:

From Enterprise:

• Rilyn Kirkland, Dawson Community College to study nursing.

• Destiny Wecks, Treasure Valley Community College to study agricultural business management and equine science.

• Adelene Royes, North West College to study equine training.

From Joseph:

• Ian Goodrich, Treasure Valley Community College to study natural resources, agriculture, fish and wildlife.

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