Where are they now?
Cody Brown Memorial Scholarship Previous Winners
2004 winner ~ Kali Jo Cetak
Kali Jo Cetak is currently in her 5th and last year at Linfield College/Portland Campus. She will graduate in May, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Kali plans to work as a hospital RN for two years and then obtain a Masters Degree with a clinical specialty. Kali recently became engaged to Ryan Knauss, a graduate student at George Fox University.
2005 winner ~ Danny Hibbard
Danny Hibbard is currently attending Pacific
Lutheran University and is entering his senior year. He has
declared majors in both biology and chemistry with a biochemistry
emphasis. Danny is currently applying to medical school hopefully
as part of a M.D./P.H.D. program that will set him up for a future in
medical research or the immunological world. In January 2008 he
participated in a study abroad opportunity in Ecuador and the Galapagos
as part of a biology course.
2006 winner ~ Brian White
Brian White is beginning his third
year at The Evergreen State College, in Olympia. Last year he
enrolled in two different computer programming classes and now has a
better understanding of how computers function. This coming year,
he is signed up for yet another a computer programming class and plans
to broaden his horizons by studying biology when his schedule allows.
He continues to play tennis and work on his Japanese.
2007 Winner ~ Kristin Norberg
Kristin Norberg is beginning her second year
at Washington State University where she has settled into college life
and continues to study biology and pursue Occupational Therapy.
2008 winner ~ David Marshall
David Marshall is a recent graduate of
Capital High School where he participated in band, swimming, soccer, and
cross-country while completing several rigorous International
Baccalaureate classes. David had serviced others through
volunteering for the Foundation for the Self-Sufficiency in El Salvador,
Habitat for Humanity, Bread and Roses and Olympia Food Bank. He plans
to attend Western next year and focus on pre-physical therapy/biology.
2009 winner ~ Mackenzie Midles
The Griffin School Foundation awarded the sixth annual Cody Brown Memorial Scholarship to former Griffin student and Capital High School graduate, Mackenzie Midles in June, 2009. Mackenzie’s school activities included CHS Cheer, CHS Mascot, DECA, ASB, Theatre, and CISPUS Outdoor School counselor. You may have seen her over the years at the CHS athletic events as the Cougar Mascot. She has also served her community through the Hands on Children’s Museum, Vacation Bible Schools and other service groups. One of Mackenzie’s teachers said it best, “The best word to me that describes Kenzie is “Sparkle”. Mackenzie has a sparkle for life and gives everyone around her that uplifting feeling.” Mackenzie plans on attending Washington State University in the fall to study communications. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship to apply towards her education. Warmest congratulations Mackenzie!