2010 – Diane Phan – attending University of Washington – pursuing an undeclared major
2009 - Uyhun Ung - attending Stanford - pursuing an undeclared major
2008 - Jamie Camp - attending University of Washington - pursuing a Psychology major
2007 - Joe Farnsworth - attending University of Washington - pursuing a Computer Science major
2006 - Danny Sullivan – Graduated from Seattle University – BS in Biology
2005 - Trinh Le - Graduated from University of Washington - currently pursuing Graduate work in Nursing
2004 - Perry Opal - Graduated from University of Washington with an unknown major
2003 - Emi Yorozu - Graduated from College Miseracordia with a nursing/physical therapy degree
2002 - Mersad Cavcic - Graduated from University of Washington with an Electrical Engineering degree
2001 - Ronda Isaacson - Graduated from Corban College with a degree in Social Work
This prestigious and fiercely competed for scholarship dates back to 1980, but we are unable to access the names of the award winners before 2001. The award is given annually at graduation to the senior who has shown the most promise in the sciences. The recipients generally have taken most of the science courses offered at Foster High School. Science teachers nominate students and provide a general background on the student. Information on each candidate is then complied and provided to each of the department members for a final vote. Information shared includes overall GPA, grades in each science course and highest math course completed. Statements from the candidates are also collected and shared, along with intended school and major for post-secondary education.
The announcement of the recipient is then made as part of the graduation ceremony. This is the only departmental award that is also associated with a scholarship thanks to the generosity of the Strander Family.
Congratulations to all former award winners and those who were in contention. Good luck to future students.