RAINIER SCHOLARS 2018 ANNUAL LUNCHEON

Charting a Course to College and Beyond

Above: Cohort 10 | Summer 2011 Right: Salish Sea Expedition Field Trip, 2008 Ana Daria Rodriguez-Knutsen | Cohort 5 Alum University of Washington, Class of 2017 MESSAGE FROM THE EVENT CHAIRS

hank you so much for joining us today as T we celebrate our scholars and their success in charting a course to college and beyond. Our students start with dreams and aspirations and a family who believes in them, but without a map and compass, it is difficult to navigate uncharted waters. That’s where Rainier Scholars comes aboard. Our scholars frequently encounter stormy seas on their 12-year expedition. Buoyed by your generosity, Rainier Scholars provides a constellation of support, ensuring safe passage and smoother sailing ahead. Thank you for being a beacon of light for our scholars and guiding them toward a new horizon of possibilities.

Laura Orser Diankha Linear Event Committee Chair Event Sponsorship Chair COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WITH 2018 RAINIER SCHOLARS GRADUATES

Allegheny College Boston University Colgate University Connecticut College Dartmouth College Davidson College Eastern Washington University Emory University Evergreen College George Washington University Lafayette College Macalester College Morehouse College Pomona College Scripps College Seattle University Smith College Southern Methodist University St. John’s University University of Washington Washington State University

Leo Rozal | Cohort 1 Alum Creighton University School of Medicine, Class of 2018 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

Landing Among the Stars . . . Jasmine Alvarado-Salinas

Inspirational Montage . . . . . Video Slideshow

Lunch

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 Johns Hopkins University, 2016, The Bush School, 2012

Degrees of Change ...... 2018 College Graduates

Charting the Course to . . . . . Video Presentation 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 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTING RAINIER SCHOLARS IN 2018

Bard College Rochester Institute of Technology University of San Francisco Boise State University Santa Clara University University of Victoria Carroll College (Montana) Scripps College University of Washington Central Washington University Seattle Pacific University University of Washington, Bothell Chapman University Seattle University Washington State University Charleston Southern University Smith College Wellesley College Clark Atlanta University Spelman College Wesleyan University Dillard University St. Olaf College Western Washington University Eastern Washington University Syracuse University Whitman College Franklin & Marshall College The Evergreen State College Whittier College Hamline University The University of Arizona Williams College Harvey Mudd College Union College (New York) Worcester Polytechnic Institute Haverford College University of Alaska, Fairbanks Xavier University (OH) Howard University University of British Columbia Lynn University University of Miami Macalester College University of Nevada, Las Vegas Mills College University of Oregon Mount Holyoke College University of Portland Occidental College University of Richmond Reed College University of San Diego

Jasmine Alvarado-Salinas | Cohort 10, Seattle Academy, Class of 2018 Laurence Hicks | Cohort 6, Washington State University, Class of 2018 Syade Shields | Cohort 6, Morehouse College, Class of 2018 Duyen Tat | Cohort 4 Alum, Johns Hopkins University, Class of 2016 RAINIER SCHOLARS IN ATTENDANCE

COLLEGE GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS USHERS & GREETERS

Sharon Felix Belqeis Abatiyow Sosna Biniam | Cohort 14 University of Washington The Bush School The Bush School Mauricio Gutierrez Jasmine Alvarado-Salinas Andrea Cortes Amezcua | Cohort 14 Seattle University Seattle Academy Rainier Prep Tolossa Hassan Roman Bactol Charleisha Cox | Cohort 11 Allegheny College Seattle Academy Raisbeck Aviation High School Laurence Hicks Cameron Blood Jaloni Fincher | Cohort 14 Washington State University Garfield High School Madison Middle School Brandon Hoang Jailyn Fonseca-Mendoza Samuel Kassa | Cohort 14 University of Washington Ingraham High School Mercer Middle School Adam Iyob Brook Geleta Michael Luong | Cohort 14 Emory University Seattle Academy The Northwest School Andre Lino Omahre Gratton Raymond Luong | Cohort 15 Eastern Washington University Lakeside School Sylvester Middle School Syade Shields Selamawit Gurmu Daniella Meza | Cohort 15 Morehouse College Shawnigan Lake University Prep Naida Suazo Renea Harris-Peterson Ri’Chara Mitchell | Cohort 15 University of Washington The Bush School Dimmitt Middle School Yael Tellez-Rodriguez Kamaya Hart Seattle University Seattle Preparatory School Kelabe Tewolde Derek Huynh Colgate University Chief Sealth High School Helen Tran Lakeside School Jia Hao Wang Garfield High School Zuberi Wilson Garfield High School Lucy Wong Lakeside School Hamza Yassin Nathan Hale High School LUNCHEON TABLE CAPTAINS

Bill Adamucci Matt Griffin & Laura & Peter Orser Susan Smith Evelyne Rozner Perry Atkins Madeline Orser John & Mary Snyder Pam Harrington Martha Bejar Leslie Ota Robert Strong Susan Hester & Kristina Ota Belfiore Lee Stephenson Matt Overman Will Strong Robert Berntson Leslie Magid Higgins Rich & Laurie Padden Nanette Sullivan Robert Best Jen Hjort Monica Parker Sarah Sullivan-Singh Charlie Billow Larry Hood Sujal & Meera Patel Dr. Ed Taylor Katie Boland Mizan Howard Colin D. Phill Chris Toher Charles Brighton Sumiko Huff Mary Pugh Bradaigh & Thor Wagner Reggie Brown Nathan Ill Gail & Larry Ransom Brenetta Ward Jeanne Ting Chowning Andy & Elana Jassy Tiffanie Ranta Nathan Webb David Clarke Rod & Tara Jones Aaron & Hilary Richmond Phil Welt Dave Cotter Terry Korotzer Bill Richter Edward & Cecilia Whatley Michael Dash Tom Leptich Anne Sarewitz Thomas Wilson Adam Diamond Pearl Leung Bina Shukla Susie Wu Kristen Roby Dimlow & Diankha Linear Sarah Smith & Katie Gary & Lark Young Jim Dimlow Hester Mary Loudon Zander & Hilary Doroski Kate Marks Jen Dynes Nanette Matthews Tom Ellison Sean McCann Tim Engle Mike McGill Gloris Estrella Matt McIlwain Roy & Annie Fisher Charles McIntyre Fred Fox Katie Myerson Michael J. Fox Marco Navlet Lela & Harley Franco Lance Neely Teri Franklin Ron Norris Jade Furubayashi Kaila Nsimbi Bisrat Gebre Opokua Oduro RAINIER SCHOLARS LEADERSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Zander Doroski | Chair Reggie Brown | Vice Chair Diankha Linear | Secretary Chris Toher | Treasurer

Martha Bejar Kristina Ota Belfiore David Clarke Dave Cotter Adam Diamond Kristen Roby Dimlow Lela Franco Bisrat Gebre Andy Jassy Rod Jones Laura Orser Rich Padden Sujal Patel Gail Ransom Aaron Richmond John Snyder Robert Strong Dr. Ed Taylor Bradaigh Wagner THANK YOU TO OUR 2018 LUNCHEON SPONSORS

VALEDICTORIAN

Matt & Evelyne

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

The Padden Family

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

CUM LAUDE

Uresco and The Lissy Moore Foundation

HONORS

Mary Snyder & Bob Bennion, Avenue Properties | CenturyLink | Cornerstone Advisors | Focal PLLC

MJR Development | Parker, Smith & Feek | Seattle University | Smead Capital Management

Special thanks to our college sweatshirt sponsor: Roscoe’s Ranch – Your Dog’s Home Away from Home

MISSION

Rainier Scholars cultivates the academic potential and leadership skills of hard-working, low-income students of color. By creating access to transformative educational opportunities and providing comprehensive support to scholars and families, we increase college graduation rates and empower new generations of leaders.

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