Tag Archive for Presidential Scholarship

A remarkable journey

Evans Kaame stands smiling in front of Clark's Chime Tower

This year’s recipient of the Community College President’s Award in Honor of Val Ogden is Evans Kaame, a student who has been through much and traveled far to pursue his educational dreams. About Evans Kaame Evans Kaame was born and raised in a small community in northwestern Kenya. After his father died, the family was thrown into hardship and…

Finding her way

Esmeralda “Vita” Blanco began her educational journey earning her high school diploma–now she has a full scholarship to WSUV      This year’s recipient of the Community College Presidents’ Award in Honor of Val Ogden was Esmeralda “Vita” Blanco, who graduated with an Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration. “At Clark College, [Vita] has…

“I want to be a role model”

Nick Freese

Presidents’ Scholarship recipient Nicholas Freese overcame a troubled youth to find success at Clark      When Nicholas Freese heard his name announced as the recipient of the Community College Presidents’ Scholarship in Honor of Val Ogden, there was one person he wanted to discuss it with, above all others: his 4-year-old daughter, Sadie. “I…

On Her Way

Life’s roadblocks couldn’t stop scholarship recipient from pursuing her dreams      About a month ago, Kathleen Fockler was on the way to a Beaverton testing facility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the exam each nursing student must pass before officially becoming a Registered Nurse. She was ready. It had taken…

Making the Most of her Opportunity

This year’s President’s Award winner turned frustration into success      Early in Natasha Hambrook’s high school career, things weren’t looking so great. She felt frustrated by the lack of academic challenge in her classes; at the same time, she was having trouble accessing help in subjects where she was having difficulty, like math. She…

Congratulations, Class of 2014!

Clark’s 2014 commencement–its largest yet–was full of celebration and inspiration      Clark College honored its 78th graduating class—the largest in the college’s 80-year history—at the 2014 Clark College Commencement ceremony held Thursday evening, June 19, at the Sleep Country Amphitheater. Approximately 2,100 degrees and certificates were conferred on the next generation of our community’s…

A Night to Celebrate

Clark College’s 2014 Commencement–its largest ever–features faculty awards and an amazing opportunity for one outstanding student       Clark College honored its 78th graduating class—the largest in the college’s 80-year history—at the 2014 Clark College Commencement ceremony held Thursday evening, June 19, at the Sleep Country Amphitheater. Approximately 2,100 degrees and certificates were conferred…

All in the Family

Every last Sunday of the month, the Vercher family holds a big dinner for all its many members: Donnie and Louise Vercher, their nine children, 14 grandchildren, and assorted in-laws, relatives, and friends. The family would have plenty to celebrate at their June dinner: Ramona Vercher, the second-youngest of the Vercher children, was named the…

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