WAYNE BARTHULE — who was formally presented with Council 2’s four-year Dependent Scholarship Award during the 47th biennial convention in Spokane in June — earned a grade point average of 3.97 when he graduated from Olympia’s Capital High School last year.

In his first year at the University of Washington he received a grade point average of 3.65.

Now Barthule, 20, son of Michelle Barthule of Local 618 in Thurston County, is working toward graduating from UW with a bachelor of science degree and is planning a career in civil engineering. He also is interested in chemistry and would like to minor in that field.

The award, presented to Barthule by Council 2 President/Executive Director Chris Dugovich, is worth $5,000 a year.

Barthule says the award could not have come at a better time.
"Before I received it, I was not sure whether I would be attending UW this year, because I could not afford to pay for both school and room and board," he says. "I began to work two jobs while taking a full-load spring quarter, which consisted of calculus, physics and computer programming.

"I am thankful that I will be able to focus more on my studies now and less on trying to figure out if I can afford to be here or not."

Barthule adds he would like to thank everyone who made the award possible.

Jennifer Weiland (left) and Calie Boyd (right) were each awarded a $2,000 dependent scholarship.