2026 Council 2 Scholarship Winners
Dependent Scholarship Awards
4 Year Scholarship Award ($5,000 per year for 4 years)
| Recipient's Name | Member Name | Member is from Local |
| Katelyn Ancich | Matt Ancich | 275 |
$2,000 Award
| Recipient's Name | Member Name | Member is from Local |
| Jacob Rough | Annette Rough | 846-AA |
| Logan Barnes | Kyle Barns | 492 |
| Lucas Brazier | Brian Sjoden | 120 |
| Ella Strenge | Robyn Strenge | 1308 |
| Zander Pulliam | Stephanie Montgomery | 1845 |
| Blythe Chen | Lijie He | 2083 |
$5,000 Award
| Recipient's Name | Member Name | Member is from Local |
| Taylor Johnson | Ronald Johnson | 1516 |
| Delaney Wood | Sara Hallstead | 2617 |
| Rylend Merritt | Jenni Merritt | 1849 |
| Nusaibah Charosny | Charosny Muhanad | 2083 |
| Baylee Fry | Jacob Fry | 275 |
| Hailey Shenfield | Debora Crawford | 120 |
$2,000 Golf Award
Joyce Selting, Former member of Local 1122, City of Yakima Transit, Retired.
| Recipient's Name | Member Name | Member is from Local |
| Joseph Baker | James Baker | 618 |
| Kennedy Colman | Joshua Coleman | 113 |
| Andrew Rezabek | Kristen Rezabek | 1849 |
| Benjamin Kurowski | Cameron Kurowski | 492-CS |
| William Root | Jullisa Root | 120 |
| Mylene Aguila | Michelle Aguila | 2083 |
| Sienna Little | Corey Drew | 334 |
| Lena Fleming | Danise Fleming | 3787 |
| Anna Le | Vinh Nguyen | 2083 |
| Aleda Kouthong | Gnommarath Kouthong | 113 |
$1,000 Award
| Recipient's Name | Member Name | Member is from Local |
| Bobby Raiford | Trey Raiford | 1553 |
| Amelia Harris | Heather Harris | 1858 |
| Elias Westby | Eyvind Westby | 21-C |
$1,000 Continuing Education Award
In Memory of Gordon Smith, Former Council 2 Staff Representative and former local 492-J member, Deceased.
| Recipient's Name | Recipient is from Local |
| Nazario Urueta | 1191-W |
| Hugo Sotelo | 2170 |
Photos of 2026 Dependent Scholarship Winners
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Mylene Aguila -
Katelyn Ancich -
Jospeh Baker -
Logan Barnes -
Lucas Brazier -
Blythe Chen -
Lena Fleming -
Amelia Harris -
Taylor Johnson -
Aleda Kouthong -
Ben Kurowski -
Anna Le -
Sienna Little -
Rylend Merritt -
Zander Pulliam -
Bobby Raiford -
Andrew Rezabek -
William Root -
Hailey Shenefield -
Ella Strenge -
Elias Westby -
Delaney Wood
Photos of 2026 Continuing Education Winners
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Hugo Sotelo
2026 Winners' Acknowledgments
Dear Council 2,
I am writing to sincerely thank you for your generous support through the Council 2 Scholarship Award. I am deeply grateful to have been chosen as a recipient, and this scholarship is helping lift a significant financial burden. Your support is allowing me to focus more fully on my education and goals without the added stress of financial strain.
I am from Aberdeen, Washington, and began my academic journey with a strong interest in the nursing program. Before coming to Grays Harbor College, I was a 3.8 GPA student at Aberdeen High School, where I chose to pursue my Associate in Arts degree through the Running Start program. I graduated with both my high school diploma and my associate degree. Outside of academics, I enjoy working at the hospital as a per diem phlebotomist, and I also love playing tennis with my friends and family.
I am currently pursuing an associate degree in nursing. I am passionate about nursing, it’s a meaningful and versatile career that allows you to help others in times of need, build strong patient relationships, and continuously grow through hands-on experience and education. It offers purpose, stability, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on individuals and communities.
My short-term goal is to complete my Associate's Degree of Nursing ADN and pass the NCLEX-RN as a Registered Nurse. In the long term, I hope to build a fulfilling career as a pediatric oncology nurse or a PICU nurse.
Once again, thank you so much for your generosity. Your investment in my future means more than words can express, and I am committed to making the most of this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Thank you so much for awarding me the $5,000 scholarship. I truly appreciate your generosity and support as I begin my education at Washington State University. Attached is the requested information needed to receive the scholarship, along with the photo for your newsletter. Thank you again for this incredible opportunity.
Rylend Merritt
Thank you so much, Council 2, for selecting me as a Scholarship recipient. I truly appreciate your generosity and support, which will help me further my education.
Sincerely,
Logan Barnes
Thank you, Council 2. Your scholarship is very appreciated. I will use the scholarship to help me pursue my studies in mechanical engineering [at WSU].
Best Regards,
Andrew Rezabek
