The 14th Annual Scholar-Athlete, Coach, and Community Recognition Event honored graduating seniors who excelled in multi-sport athletics, academics and community service. These 16 students demonstrated dedication, perseverance and a commitment to their community.
Special thanks to the Highline Schools Foundation and everyone who contributed to the scholarship fund. We appreciate all our coaches and community members for their continued support of Highline student-athletes.
Help us celebrate our 2024-25 scholar-athletes!
2024-25 Scholar-Athletes
Evergreen High School
Kiya Cornelius
Sports: Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Flag Football
College: Washington State University
Major: Communications/Fashion
Scholarship: $1,000
Nhu Ly
Sports: Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball, Flag Football
College: University of Washington
Major: Electrical and Computer Engineering
Scholarship: $3,000
Quinn Gonzalez Wiler
Sports: Cross Country, Swim, Baseball
College: Bates
Major: Electrical Construction
Scholarship: $2,500
Richy Ramirez-Hernandez
Sports: Basketball, Track and Field
College: Seattle Pacific
Major: Music Production
Scholarship: $2,750
Highline High School
Dayene Avesca
Sports: Cheer, Cross Country, Track and Field
College: University of Washington - Seattle
Major: Computer Science
Scholarship: $1,000
Yoselin Estrada
Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Tennis
College: Foster Business School
Major: Business
Scholarship: $3,500
Noah Golafale
Sports: Football, Basketball, Track and Field
College: University of Washington - Tacoma
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Scholarship: $2,750
John Paul Vo
Sports: Cross Country, Swim, Track and Field
College: Seattle Central
Major: Dentistry
Scholarship: $2,500
Mount Rainier High School
Gabrielle Hammock
Sports: Swim, Softball
College: Washington State University
Major: FIne Arts
Scholarship: $3,000
Joshua Griffith
Sports: Cross Country, Swim, Track and Field
College: Oregon State University
Major: Pre-Veterinary
Scholarship: $2,400
Oskar House
Sports: Cross Country, Swim, Soccer
College: University of Washington - Seattle
Major: Engineering
Scholarship: $2,500
Vienna Valeri
Sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Softball
College: University of Washington or University of California - Santa Barbara
Major: International Relations & Economics
Scholarship: $2,500
Tyee High School
Aidan Santon
Sports: Wrestling, Track and Field
College: University of Washington
Major: Law Enforcement
Scholarship: $2,500
Emily Bui
Sports: Volleyball, Softball
College: Highline College and Washington State University/Central Washington University
Major: Athletic Training
Scholarship: $3,000
Johnathan Fitzthum
Sports: Football, Wrestling, Track and Field
College: Highline College & University of Washington
Major: CAN Construction
Scholarship: $1,000
Mia Mendoza Ruiz
Sports: Soccer, Track and Field
College: Highline College & University of Washington/Central Washington University
Major: Sports Medicine
Scholarship: $2,000