Milestone: Students get Elks scholarships

Eight Sequim High School seniors recently were awarded scholarships by the Sequim Elks Lodge at the club’s regular lodge meeting in May.

Eight Sequim High School seniors recently were awarded scholarships by the Sequim Elks Lodge at the club’s regular lodge meeting in May.

All students were given a $1,000 scholarship to be used at a college or university of their choice for the 2016-2017 school year. Scholarship recipients include:

• Karen Chan, attending the University of Washington, major in finance/human resources;

• Jessica Craig, University of Washington, major in bioengineering;

• Matthew Schock, Washington State University, major in bioengineering;

• Audrey Shingleton, University of Washington, major undecided;

• Eric Anderson, Western Washington University, major in music/computer science;

• Kelly Anders, Washington State University, major in animal sciences/veterinary medicine;

• Megan O’Mera, Washington State University, major in hospitality business management, and

• Brittany Gries, Peninsula College, major in nursing.