Scholarships

Philanthropy Changes Lives

These scholarships were created by families and individuals who believe strongly in EC and left a legacy that benefi ts EC students now and into the future. ■ Gifts of all sizes enable Eastside Catholic to provide students with a quality educational experience and to enable faculty, student services and campus ministry to fully support our student’s growth into the best versions of themselves. ■ If you are interested in how your philanthropy can make a difference, please contact the Advancement Offi ce at 425-295-3028 or advancement@eastsidecatholic.org.

Paul Nguyen

ROSSI FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

• After EC I would like to attend college to study music and audio engineering. • I am truly grateful for the opportunity this scholarship provides me towards my education. • Teachers who have inspired me are Ms. Thomas for being compassionate and Mr. Boysen for being a rock star. • My favorite class is band and in my spare time I enjoy tennis, mountain biking, railfan, video games, sound mixing and drumming! • Highlights at EC include the incredible and supportive community, Mass in the gym and being a percussion section leader.

Tai Do

WIL VICIK STEM ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

• After EC I plan to go to college and study to become a doctor or at least a scientist with a focus on physics or chemistry. • It means so very much to receive support and affi rmation that my dreams and goals are something worthwhile to work towards. The scholarship helps give me the opportunity to do what I want, and I have nothing but gratitude. • Teachers who inspired me are Ms. McDermott and Mr. Wurtz. My favorite class is physics and favorite activities are reading and fi nding new music. • EC highlights: Christmas assemblies, the amazing friends that I’ve made and fi rst period English classes all four years.

Madelyn Floyd

WIL VICIK STEM ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP

• After EC I’m planning to complete my bachelor’s in animal science, and hopefully pursue a dual DVM/PhD in equine genomics. I would like to work as an equine vet in performance medicine or work in research with a focus on genetic diseases found both in horses and people. Alongside a professional career, I hope to continue my athletic pursuits. • This scholarship gave me the opportunity to take rigorous classes and receive a top tier education at a fantastic high school. • Multiple teachers have been instrumental to my high school experience, but Mr. MacIntyre, Ms. Lindblad and Mrs. Shen made a huge impact on me. All three teachers encouraged my time away from school while supporting me in the classroom as well. Mr. Mac was there offering advice and help for all of my freshman year. My junior year, he took the time to talk me through the stress of college applications and essays. Ms. Lindblad humored my interest in veterinary medicine and stayed after class to go over my horse’s bloodwork and discuss possible treatments for muscle disease. Mrs. Shen has been my teacher since seventh grade and made Chinese one of my favorite classes. • My favorite class was AP Biology and my favorite activities are riding horses, working as a vet tech, drawing and watching movies. • The best part of attending EC was the support I was given for my athletic goals. No other high school would have been as accepting and open about a student leaving to ride horses. The openness I received has given me national titles, a profi table career and invaluable experiences.

Ellora Ahuja

WENDI MARIE ANDERSON TRAYNOR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

• After EC I plan to major in legal studies in business at Tulane University. • I am thankful to have received this scholarship and to be a part of this legacy as it brings awareness to the terrible acts of domestic violence. I am super passionate about learning more and look forward to contributing to the memorial fund in the future. • Almost all teachers have inspired me at EC. However, Mr. Morrisroe, Ms. Deardorff and Dr. Wootton have inspired me the most. • My favorite class at EC was AP English Language and Composition, and this year it is AP American Government. • I like to hang out with my friends, sing and travel. • EC highlights: going on the service trip to New Orleans (which inspired me to apply to Tulane), Destiny and of course, amazing mentoring with Mr. Morrisroe.

Jessica Bond

PATRICK J. DEVINY SCHOLARSHIP

• After EC I plan to go to university to study biology on a pre-med track and go to medical school once I graduate. • Winning a scholarship based on my love of math and science is truly special—this scholarship means a lot to me. • The two teachers that have inspired me the most are Dr. Wootton and Mr. Morrisroe. They helped me grow in the classroom and as a person. • My favorite class is biology.

• My all-time favorite activity is surfi ng, but I also love to run, cook, ride my horse and play my violin. • EC Highlights: Meeting everyone at EC and getting to grow up with my class during our years in high school.

Andrew Widner

PATRICK J. DEVINY SCHOLARSHIP

• After EC I plan to attend college. I’m currently looking at the University of Colorado-Boulder or the University of Washington. Anywhere that’s nearby ski slopes for snowboarding and an aerospace engineering program, you’d best believe that I’m interested. • This scholarship reminded me of how being selfl ess and hardworking can positively impact those around you. Patrick Deviny continued his engineering studies while fi ghting cancer, which is truly inspiring. • All my teachers have inspired me in some way. One example is Mrs. Maloney, my AP Computer Science A teacher. Not only did she do a great job of teaching the course, she went out of her way to present extra opportunities for students to pursue. • Physics is probably my favorite class so far. I remember taking physics during my freshman year and always being “that kid” that asked way too many questions. • Some of my favorite activities are Boy Scouts and snowboarding. I’ve been a Boy Scout since the fi rst grade. • EC has been an amazing school for me. I’ve enjoyed the extracurricular activities and clubs as well as the numerous community service opportunities.

Tori Ludwig

ROBERTA FARMER SCHOLARSHIP

• After EC I hope to study medicine. I have applied to colleges in both the United Kingdom (my fi rst choice) and here in the U.S. • Receiving this scholarship was one of the greatest honors of my life. It allowed me to focus more fi nancial resources on my college application efforts and I will remain forever grateful for this scholarship. • I say in all sincerity that every teacher that I have had at EC has inspired me in some way. A few of those teachers include Mrs. Kittridge, Mrs. Maloney, Dr. Mader and Mrs. Dvorak. • My favorite class right now is AP Chemistry. • Some of my favorite activities include serving at my church, Mary, Queen of Peace, performing in the annual Snowfl ake Lane Holiday Parade, playing tennis and running cross country. • EC highlights: Leading three of the school’s blood drives and serving as president of the Spanish National Honor Society.

Matthew Boardman

PETER E. DORRATCAGUE SCHOLARSHIP

• After EC I plan to attend college. • This scholarship helps me attend my favorite school and be part of the EC community. I would like to thank the family who provided this scholarship. I am excited to be a junior at EC! • Ms. Barton and “Derm” Ms. McDermott inspire me. • My favorite classes are English and drama. • Some of my favorite activities are going to movies, drawing, taking nature hikes, singing, acting and anything to do with animals. • Highlights at EC have been the plays and musicals and the bowling team.

Jacob Blockhan

ROSSI FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

• I am currently in the process of discerning whether I want to go to college or go to seminary. I am excited for the future and whatever I decide to pursue. • The scholarship is a testament to all the hard work that I have put into school. It is also a testament to the people who have helped me throughout my years of education. • I have been most inspired by Mrs. Dvorak who I had as my mentor teacher and my history teacher this year as well as freshman year. She, Mr. Snedden and Ms. Deardorff have taught me the value of hard work. • My favorite class this year is APUSH. The class is engaging. It never ceases to expand my view of the world and how we got to where we are today. • My favorite activity would be a card game that I came up with. It has been a joy and a fulfilling challenge to keep up with my ever-expanding database of all of the games that have been played and plays into my love of data and statistics. I also enjoy the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. • EC highlights: Various classroom antics which never fail to keep class interesting, and the community that we have at EC. My years on the Ultimate team have been filled with some incredible moments too.

Alex Szrama

ROGER AND SHARON O’CONNELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

• My plans after EC are to attend the United States Air Force Academy and eventually fl y fi ghter jets in the US Air Force. • This scholarship means a lot to me as it allows me to attend this school and further my education. • A teacher that has inspired me is Ms. Murphy. When I had her for English last year, she was always so positive and excited to be teaching and getting to know her students. I aspire to be as energetic and involved as she is to the people I mentor now and in the future. • My favorite class is AP World History since history has always been interesting to me, and I love my teacher. The class is academically rewarding, and I have a few friends in that class which makes it even more fun. • Some of my favorite activities are playing volleyball, throwing javelin in track and participating in Civil Air Patrol [USAF auxiliary] as the squadron fi rst sergeant. • Some of my EC highlights occured during volleyball away games last year when we had a season. It was always fun to go on the bus with friends and meet new people at the games as well.