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Quinn Scholarship recipient highlights college-credit courses and Doernbecher fundraiser
Summary
Student Haylie Cole was honored as the Quinn Scholarship recipient and described accelerated coursework, participation in leadership and athletics, and a Doernbecher fundraiser with a $10,000 goal and $3,500 raised so far.
The board recognized Haylie Cole as this year's Quinn Scholarship recipient and heard a student report on academics and fundraising efforts. Haylie described taking accelerated and college-level coursework and said Santiam's dual-enrollment offerings have saved money and prepared her for rigorous college work.
Haylie also discussed student leadership and athletics, and recounted a Leadership Class visit to Doernbecher Children's Hospital as part of fundraising efforts. She said fundraising goals have increased over time and noted, "This year's goal is $10,000," with about $3,500 raised in the first three days, and highlighted the culminating assembly scheduled for March 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Board members congratulated Haylie and encouraged her to continue using strong communication and leadership skills as she plans to pursue a nursing career and college study.
