Charting a Course to College and Beyond

RAINIER SCHOLARS 2018 ANNUAL LUNCHEON

An Interactive Review:

1 Message from Rainier Scholars | Page 2 4 Key Messaging | Page 9

2 Event Overview | Pages 3–4 5 Guest Response | Page 10

3 Event Promotion | Pages 5–8 6 Our Scholars, Your Impact | Pages 11–14 1 MESSAGE FROM RAINIER SCHOLARS

Rainier Scholars cultivates ast month, we gathered at Board of Trustees the Sheraton to celebrate the academic potential L Zander Doroski | Chair and leadership skills of the fact that over 700 young Reggie Brown | Vice Chair hard-working, low-income people in our community Chris Toher | Treasurer have had the opportunity to students of color. Diankha Linear | Secretary chart their course to college By creating access to and beyond through Rainier Martha Bejar transformative educational Scholars. As we mark our 18th Kristina Ota Belfiore opportunities and providing year of operation, we now David Clarke comprehensive support to begin to see the reality of those Dave Cotter scholars and families, we scholars who have successfully Adam Diamond increase college graduation navigated this journey: graduates beginning their careers as doctors, investment Kristen Roby Dimlow rates and empower new bankers, scientists, teachers and entrepreneurs. Stories shared at the luncheon by Lela Franco Bisrat Gebre generations of leaders. our alums, Leo and Duyen, offer shining examples and inspiration for what is possible in the lives of Ossie, Jasmine and all of our younger scholars who seek to lead, Andy Jassy contribute and participate fully in our city’s civic life. Rod Jones Laura Orser Thank you for your role in making our 2018 Annual Luncheon a tremendous success. Rich Padden As one of 43 event sponsors, you sent a powerful message of support to our scholars Sujal Patel and the nearly 1,200 guests in attendance. Together, we were able to further the Gail Ransom mission of Rainier Scholars by raising over $1.7 million. This represents nearly 40% Aaron Richmond of our annual budget and ensures our continued capacity to serve scholars and assist John Snyder their parents in helping children achieve their dreams and aspirations of being the Bob Strong first in their family to graduate college and become leaders in the community. Dr. Ed Taylor On behalf of all Rainier Scholars students and families, we thank you for your Bradaigh Wagner generous commitment and support. We are proud to partner with you and look forward to the many contributions our scholars will make to enrich and strengthen our community as each and every one of them finds “the road to downtown.” With heartfelt gratitude,

Sarah Smith | Executive Director, Rainier Scholars

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Nearly 1,200 community members attended the luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments of 700+ scholars, all striving to become diverse leaders in the community.

LUNCHEON PROGRAM

Welcome Jasmine Alvarado-Salinas | Cohort 10, Seattle Academy, Class of 2018

Message of Gratitude Zuberi Wilson | Cohort 10, Garfield High School, Class of 2018

The Road to Downtown Landing Among the Stars Jasmine Alvarado-Salinas Rainier Scholars faculty member, Inspirational Montage Video Slideshow Drego Little, reflects on his personal journey and our responsibility to ensure Lunch under-represented students find “the road to downtown.” Expanding the Horizon Sarah Smith | Executive Director, Rainier Scholars The Road to Downtown Drego Little | Teacher/Learning Support Specialist, Rainier Scholars

Ripples of Impact Duyen Tat | Cohort 4 Alum, Vendor Specialist, Amazon “We were all so impressed Johns Hopkins University, 2016, The Bush School, 2012 with the scholars and felt Degrees of Change 2018 College Graduates honored to be there.” Charting the Course to Video Presentation Jen Dynes | Tableau Software College and Beyond Ossie Trinide | Cohort 17, Rainier View Elementary School Jami Bess | Mother of Ossie Leo Rozal | Cohort 1 Alum Creighton University School of Medicine, Class of 2018 Seattle University, 2013, O’Dea High School, 2009

Beacon of Light Rod Jones | Board of Trustees, Rainier Scholars

Celebration of College Jasmine and Zuberi with Future College Graduates Acceptances

3 Rainier Scholars | 2018 Annual Luncheon 2 EVENT OVERVIEW THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 LUNCHEON SPONSORS

Sponsors play a critical role in our Charting a Course event’s success, signaling their belief in equitable access to a quality education. to College and Beyond

e deeply appreciate our generous “It always inspires us seeing what a Wluncheon sponsors and donor huge difference Rainier Scholars makes community for serving as beacons of light to over 700 low-income students of color, in the lives of so many and we are excited guiding them to a horizon of new possibilities. to see how the scholars transition from Surrounded by a constellation of support, we encourage all scholars to dream big, work hard, be brave and leading in the classroom to leading shine bright as they chart their course to college degrees.

in our communities.” VALEDICTORIAN SPONSORS Jameson Greenfield | Smead Capital Management Matt & Evelyne

SUMMA CUM LAUDE SPONSORS

The Padden Family

MAGNA CUM LAUDE SPONSORS

CUM LAUDE SPONSORS

Uresco and The Lissy Moore Foundation

HONORS SPONSORS

4 Rainier Scholars | 2018 Annual Luncheon Puget Sound Business Journal Advertisement 3 EVENT PROMOTION RAINIER SCHOLARS ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Charting a Course to College and Beyond We proudly recognize our Print Communications sponsors, who, by thinking Save-the-Date beyond the bottom line, Sent to 1,750 supporters to become a catalyst for change in encourage attendance. our community and Tuesday, April 24, 2018, 12–1:30 pm | Sheraton Seattle Grand Ballroom larger world. Luncheon Invitation Sent to over 1,850 prospective guests, featuring Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude and MESSAGE FROM THE EVENT CHAIRS “I really love the long-term Magna Cum Laude sponsor logos. hank you so much for joining us today as T we celebrate our scholars and their success investment Rainier Scholars in charting a course to college and beyond. Luncheon Program Our students start with dreams and aspirations makes in our children of and a family who believes in them, but without Given to the nearly 1,200 guests in attendance, a map and compass, it is difficult to navigate uncharted waters. That’s where Rainier Scholars color. Each year at this event, comes aboard. recognizing all sponsors for making our event possible. Our scholars frequently encounter stormy seas on their 12-year expedition. Buoyed by your my eyes are filled with the generosity, Rainier Scholars provides a Press Release constellation of support, ensuring safe passage pride of seeing these young and smoother sailing ahead. Thank you for being a beacon of light for our A post-event press release recapped our highly scholars and guiding them toward a new leaders line up for their horizon of possibilities. successful fundraising event now in its 12th year, tomorrows.” Laura Orser Diankha Linear thanking Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude and Magna Event Committee Chair Event Sponsorship Chair Paul Hollie | Premera Blue Cross Cum Laude sponsors for leading the way. Puget Sound Business Journal Ad Appearing in the May 2018 Corporate Citizenship issue with a circulation of 17,291, A Parent Perspective on Placement a full color advertisement thanked sponsors Striving for Choices By Kisa Nishimoto The top three schools the twins applied for: University Preparatory School, The o have choices is privilege; to create Northwest School and Seattle Academy. for their support. Tchoices is empowerment. Rainier Scholars When asked what Rocio looked for in aims to empower families to help their determining if a school is a good fit, children seek opportunities that offer them she said, “I based it on how welcomed multiple options for a high-quality education – and included a school made me feel. It’s building on the academic development that something you can just sense. My kids and I Newsletter takes place during the first 14 months in the were always aligned on that. ” Academic Enrichment Program (AEP). Rocio shared that she is anxious to After AEP summer classes end and the start hear back from schools, but tries to keep of the school year, scholars and families are her emotions at bay to be strong for her Mailed to over 6,000 subscribers, our introduced to the many possibilities available kids. As a family, they have proactively in the Puget Sound area for independent discussed the scenario of the twins getting schools and advanced learning programs in accepted into different schools or none of public schools. Dominique Daba serves as the Rocio is from El Salvador. Coming to the schools. The brother and sister duo Summer 2018 issue (due in late June) will Director of Placement at Rainier Scholars, the United States meant more possibilities are very close and will be happy for each supporting families as they research schools, for her family and for Geyciel’s and other no matter what happens. prepare for testing, navigate Christopher’s future. Back in To ensure students online applications and El Salvador, Rocio attended get access to the best include a luncheon feature and prominently financial aid, and evaluate their college for a time and had education available, A newsletter list of viable school options. To have choices hopes to become a teacher. all scholars complete from Rainier “It can be really challenging is privilege; to When she came to the States, testing for advanced Scholars create choices is her focus shifted to providing learning programs completing the application Spring 2018 recognize our sponsors. process. I try to educate empowerment. for her kids with her husband within the public parents on what questions Arturo and now supporting school districts. This to ask schools to help them feel empowered them on their academic journey with Rainier year, 100% of the to advocate for themselves and their student. Scholars. AEP scholars qualified for these types of My greatest hope is for parents to know what English being her second language, Rocio programs in their respective districts. “It’s they are saying “yes” to and know what they worked hard, with help from a friend, comforting to know my kids can do the are saying “no” to, so they can make informed, to complete the online application and advanced learning program at Asa Mercer authentic choices.” parent essays. She took care in illustrating Middle School. I want them to continue – Ms. Daba, Director of Placement the individual strengths of Geyciel and to be as challenged in school as they are in For one AEP parent, Rocio Contreras, Christopher and what it would mean to be Rainier Scholars. ” the rigors of the application process accepted to these top-tier middle schools. After four months of independent school were particularly keen with her set of 6th Rocio was determined to meet every research, applications and visits, Rocio is grade twins, Geyciel and Christopher. application requirement in a timely manner. satisfied having gone through the process. She Double the kids, double the forms! Before She attended parent writing workshops, a shared, “Overall, I feel better informed and Rainier Scholars, private schools didn’t financial aid workshop, researched schools more confident. No matter what happens, seem accessible. But with the support and online, connected with Ms. Daba when it was a wonderful experience to visit the encouragement from staff and Ms. Daba, she had clarifying questions, and visited all schools and see the type of curriculum these Rocio believed it was the best way to optimize prospective schools. She was a champion for schools have to offer. That in itself was a great educational choices for her kids. her kids. opportunity for me.” 5 Rainier Scholars | 2018 Annual Luncheon 3 EVENT PROMOTION

As our scholars pursue lives Digital Communications& Social Media Rainier Scholars added 4 new photos of leadership, we offer April 13 at 1:33pm snapshots of their journey via Website A house becomes a home by filling it with loved ones. An events page promoted the luncheon and A neighborhood or group of people become a community digital and social media through deep, supportive connections and the shared desire communication – acknowledged all participating sponsors, featuring logos to uplift each other. Our sponsor, Polygon Northwest Homes, builds houses that become homes and helps to create opportunities created and for Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude sponsors while linking to their communities. celebrated by our sponsors. Rainier Scholars shows us the true meaning of community. websites. Scholars and families support each other in a multitude of ways – encouraging young students to apply to Rainier Facebook Scholars, camaraderie amongst parents in the program and In the weeks leading up to the luncheon, Valedictorian, celebrating the accomplishments of scholars and alumni. Summa Cum Laude and Magna Cum Laude sponsors Volunteers assemble college care packages and write notes of encouragement, while our board facilitates career connections were recognized in a Facebook campaign highlighting for graduates to grow their professional networks. scholar achievements and luncheon sponsors who You can count on the Rainier Scholars community to support their efforts. With 1,500 followers, Facebook show up at both the low points and the exciting milestones. Thank you, Polygon Northwest Homes, for helping to deepen continues to be an effective promotional vehicle for the network of support for our scholars and families. Rainier Scholars. 2018 Luncheon Sponsor, Polygon Northwest Homes, Sponsor Slideshow Charting a Course to College and Beyond Event Display

Sponsor Slideshow A slideshow featuring all sponsors looped as guests arrived, during lunch and at the event closing. On-Stage Logo Display The logos of our Valedictorian and Summa Cum Laude sponsors were projected on-stage during the event. Charting a Course to College and Beyond Our centerpiece video features two students Centerpiece Video at different points on their Rainier Scholars Our Valedictorian sponsors are credited at the journey – Ossie, a 5th grader in Cohort 17 conclusion of the luncheon video – presented to 1,200 who started Rainier Scholars last summer, and Leo, a Cohort 1 alum about to begin his attendees, posted on Rainier Scholars’ social channels medical residency. and sent to 6,000 email subscribers the next day.

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Rainier Scholars added 4 new photos April 11 at 1:03 pm

Each year students come to us with big dreams of going to college but Visit the Rainier Scholars no clear map for how to get there. One thing they know for sure: the Facebook page to view journey is long, the obstacles many. Our work over the next 12 years is Rainier Scholars 2 new photos to help each scholar discover what we already know to be true: that they added posts from March to have the talent, resilience and determination it takes to earn that elusive April 9 at 2:15 pm college degree. April 2018, honoring all What is something that’s always in fashion? Confidence. It brings us great joy to welcome over two dozen alumni to this year’s We think our longtime supporter, Nordstrom, would agree. Valedictorian, luncheon. Representing an alum body nearing 200 strong, they lead Summa Cum Laude During the second summer of AEP, scholars perform a healthy and productive lives of leadership, propelled by college degrees – dramatic reading of their choosing from one of 14 books financial analysts, scientific researchers, HR specialists, educators, IT and Magna Cum Laude assigned during this phase. It takes several weeks of practice professionals, legal assistants, law students…and soon-to-be doctors. sponsors. to perfect one’s oratory to evoke emotion and bring the literature to life. In a few weeks, we will welcome Cohort 18 to Rainier Scholars, 5th graders ready to push off from shore and chart their own course. At Rainier Scholars, we believe with practice and hard work Guiding their journey are sponsors like Premera, who help ensure comes a deep belief in one’s self and one’s abilities. equitable access to a quality education, so that these young hopefuls You embrace it; you own it. find opportunity and success, creating a tide of college graduates and Thank you to Nordstrom for helping our scholars find the future leaders - their children, their children’s children, and others whom confidence to take risks, step out of their comfort zone and they inspire along the way. grow to become diverse leaders in our community. 2018 Luncheon Sponsor, Premera Blue Cross, Charting a Course to 2018 Luncheon Sponsor, College and Beyond. Nordstrom College and Beyond. , Charting a Course to

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The words of our scholars offer insight into their character, intellect and heartfelt appreciation for their Rainier Scholars journey.

Why Rainier Scholars? e are teachers, investment or me, a physician is more than y mom’s dream to be A sponsor and students speak to the important role Rainier Scholars plays in ‘‘ W bankers, entrepreneurs, ‘‘ F just a healer. A physician is a ‘‘M an engineer now burns the lives of students, their families and social workers, law school leader, a teacher, a cornerstone bright in me. To have the love society as a whole. students, computer scientists and of a community. Medicine is about and support of my family and the more. We have PhD students service – it’s a calling to help those Rainier Scholars community has working to combat climate change in need…I would tell younger changed my life.” and others researching the root Rainier Scholars to not be afraid of Jasmine Alvarado-Salinas causes and treatment of cancer. This your dreams. Don’t be afraid if you Seattle Academy, Class of 2018 spring, we will have our first four want be a physician. Don’t be afraid Wesleyan University, Class of 2022 medical school graduates and our if you want to be a world-class first MBA earned. And remember, artist. Don’t be afraid.” more than 500 younger scholars are Leo Rozal | Alum following in our footsteps...We are Creighton University School of #RainierScholarsStrong.” Medicine, Class of 2018 Duyen Tat | Alum Johns Hopkins University, Class of 2016 Amazon

9 Rainier Scholars | 2018 Annual Luncheon 5 GUEST RESPONSE

“The impressive results Rainier Scholars delivers year in and year out for its students definitely resonates with me. Equally as impressive however, is the quality of the people within the organization.”

Nate Ill | Goldman Sachs

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Rainier Scholars seeks to serve Who We Serve motivated, hard-working students All Rainier Scholars students demonstrate innate cognitive ability, high motivation and a strong work ethic. of color – under-represented on They share a desire to use education as a pathway to new possibilities. college campuses, with the greatest barriers to attaining a college education. 700 87% 90% STUDENTS FROM THE FAMILIES QUALIFY STUDENTS FROM SEATTLE, RENTON AS LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND HIGHLINE WITHOUT A COLLEGE SCHOOL DISTRICTS DEGREE

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We are gearing up to welcome 14-MONTH Cohort 18 this summer! HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP SUPPORT During the 14-month ENRICHMENT DEVELOPMENT Academic Enrichment 6TH5th GRADEGrade 9th – 12th Grade Program, students gain the ACADEMICMIDDLE 10TH–12TH GRADE skills necessary to earn access COUNSELINGSCHOOL & COLLEGE COLLEGE to college prep settings – SUPPORTSUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT SUPPORT bravely beginning a SERVICES 7TH–9TH6th – 8th GRADEGrade life-changing journey with Freshman – Senior Rainier Scholars. FRESHMAN–SENIOR

A 12-year Journey from Classrooms to College to Careers

• Develop skills for academic success 14-MONTH14-MONTH ACADEMICACADEMIC • Prepare students for academic rigor in college preparatory settings ENRICHMENTENRICHMENT

5th6TH GradeGRADE • 98% of scholars earn placement in public or private school college prep programs

• Maintain high levels of student achievement and cultivate a community of support MIDDLE ACADEMIC COUNSELINGSCHOOL & • Grow student engagement in summer learning and school-year enrichment opportunities SUPPORTSUPPORT SERVICES

6th7TH–9TH – 8th GRADEGrade • 96% placement in high schools with strong college preparatory programs

• Prepare students for college and professional workplace success HIGHLEADERSHIP SCHOOL DEVELOPMENTSUPPORT • Enhance leadership skills and increase participation in leadership activities 9th10TH–12TH – 12th GRADE Grade • 99% admission of high school graduates to four-year colleges and universities for first nine cohorts

• Deepen engagement with campus community, leadership activities and study-abroad experiences LEADERSHIPCOLLEGE DEVELOPMENTSUPPORT • Strengthen career readiness skills and professional networks through high school Freshman10TH–12TH –Senior GRADE and college internships, leading to full-time employment • 93% of college scholars have graduated or are on track to graduate from a 4-year college or university

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In 2017–18, 167 scholars College and University Acceptances in 2018 attended 57 colleges in 16 states. Bard College Howard University University of Oregon Boise State University Lynn University University of Portland With each new college our students select, the Carroll College (Montana) Macalester College University of Richmond further their horizons of Central Washington University Mills College University of San Diego opportunity stretch. Chapman University Mount Holyoke College University of San Francisco Charleston Southern University Occidental College University of Victoria Reed College University of Washington Rochester Institute of Technology University of Washington, Bothell Santa Clara University Washington State University Scripps College Wellesley College Seattle Pacific University Wesleyan University Seattle University Western Washington University Smith College Whitman College Spelman College Whittier College St. Olaf College Williams College Syracuse University Worcester Polytechnic Institute Clark Atlanta University The Evergreen State College Xavier University (OH) Dillard University The University of Arizona Eastern Washington University Union College (New York) Franklin & Marshall College University of Alaska, Fairbanks Hamline University University of British Columbia Harvey Mudd College University of Miami Haverford College University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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As Cohort 6 scholars move Colleges and Universities with 2018 Rainier Scholars Graduates on to professional opportunities and post-graduate studies, Allegheny College Evergreen College Smith College Cohort 18 will set sail in Boston University George Washington University Southern Methodist University uncharted waters. Guided by the Colgate University Lafayette College St. John’s University beacon of light that is Rainier Scholars, they will Connecticut College Macalester College University of Washington create a ripple effect of change Dartmouth College Morehouse College Washington State University for all who follow. Davidson College Pomona College

Eastern Washington University Scripps College

Emory University Seattle University

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