Neah Bay Graduates 2023

Neah Bay

Zandel Aguirre: plans on attending the University of Washington Bothell to pursue a Bachelor Degree in Business. Zandel is the recipient of the Washington College Grant in the amount of $11,956, the College Bound Scholarship in the amount of $500, and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Tia Balderson: plans on attending Tulalip Vocational Training Center to pursue an Electrician Certification. Tia is the recipient of the McCarty-Williams Family Scholarship in the amount of $600 and the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200.

Neil Bowechop: plans on attending the University of Washington Seattle to pursue a degree in Physical Therapy. Neil is the recipient of the Washington College Grant in the amount of $5,978, the Undergrad University Grant in the amount of $14,992, the Muckleshoot Undergraduate Scholarship in the amount of $2,000 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Landon Brady: plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue an Associates of Arts Degree. He later plans on attending a University to pursue a degree in Engineering. Landon is the recipient of the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Angel Buckingham: plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue an Associates of Arts Degree. She later plans on attending a University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Angel is the recipient of the Anne and James Minton Scholarship in the amount of $2,000, the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200, the Roger W. Hull Family Scholarship in the amount of $2,100, the Albert Haller Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per year for two years, and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Kaeden Butterfield: (Class Historian) plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue an Associate of Arts Degree. He later plans on attending a University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Kaeden is the recipient of the Washington Indian Gaming Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200, the Roger W. Hull Family Scholarship in the amount of $2,100, the Albert Haller Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per year for two years, the Peninsula College Longhouse Scholarship for tuition, books and fees for 1 year, and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Julian Carrick: plans on attending the University of Washington Bothell to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Health Studies. Julian is the recipient of the Washington College Grant in the amount of $11,956, the Washington Bridge Grant in the amount of $500, the Anne and James Minton Scholarship in the amount of $2,000, the Albert Haller Foundation Scholarship in the amount of $4,000 per year for two years, and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Koren Cumming: plans on attending the University of Washington Seattle to pursue a degree in Pre-Med Sciences. Koren is the recipient of the Washington College Grant in the amount of $11,956, the Washington Bridge Grant in the amount of $500 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Acacia Engram: plans on attending The Institute in Culinary Arts to pursue an Associate of Arts Degree in Culinary. Acacia is the recipient of the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Sophia Gagnon: plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue an Associate of Arts Degree. Sophia is the recipient of the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Angel Gamez LaChester: plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue a Nursing Degree. Angel is the recipient of the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200.

Allie Greene: (Valedictorian) plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue a degree in Kinesiology. Allie is the recipient of the Washington Indian Gaming Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, the Women’s Basketball Scholarship in the amount of $1,446, the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Andre Greene: plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue a degree in Welding. Andre is the recipient of the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Paul Greene: plans on attending Western Washington University to pursue a degree in Marine Biology. Paul is the recipient of the Washington College Grant in the amount of $4,669, the MAP Scholarship in the amount of $2,000, the Administrative Achievement Award in the amount of $1,000, the Admissions Merit Award in the amount of $1,500 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Jaden Halttunen: (Salutatorian) plans on attending the University of Washington Seattle to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Jaden is the recipient of the Washington College Grant in the amount of $11,956, the Undergraduate University Grant in the amount of $10,064, the University Scholarship Seattle in the amount of $4,000, the College Bound Scholarship in the amount of $500, the Fred O. Paulsell Scholarship in the amount of $10,000, the Muckleshoot Undergraduate Scholarship in the amount of $2,000, the Roger W. Hull Family Scholarship in the amount of $2,100 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Michael Hottowe: has enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and will be shipping out in August for boot camp to San Diego, California.

Sonciraye Hottowe: plans on attending Shoreline Community College to pursue a degree in Nursing. Sonciraye is the recipient of the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Jamie Shunn: plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue an Associate of Arts Degree. She later plans on attending a University to pursue a Bachelor’s degree. Jamie is the recipient of the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Matthew Thompson: plans on attending Peninsula College to pursue a Welding Certification. Matthew is the recipient of the McCarty-Williams Family Scholarship in the amount of $600, the Neah Bay Chamber of Commerce Scholarship in the amount of $200 and the Makah Higher Education Scholarship.

Matthew Veliz: plans on attending Central Washington University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Matthew is the recipient of the Washington College Grant in the amount of $7,553.