GHC Students Honored at Annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony
Posted on: Jun, 11, 2024
Grays Harbor College recently honored 29 students at the 27th Annual Student Awards & Recognition Ceremony. Students were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom and contributions to GHC.
Silvan Skelly was selected for the Carpentry Student of the Year award, “because he is a dedicated student who performs at a high level academically and with hands-on work. And because he is a student leader and mentor. And because he volunteers his time to help others in our community. And because he conducts himself as a Carpenter should – with honor, respect, and dedication to the craft,” said Adam Pratt, Carpentry Instructor. “Like most of our Carpentry students, Silvan received valuable scholarships to reduce the cost of his education and training. He was also awarded $1,240 in free tools through the Hughes Tools Scholarship. And like most Carpentry graduates, he had multiple job offers well before graduation. Unfortunately, Silvan’s hard work has left him with a terrible dilemma: he can’t decide between too many great opportunities.”
Joshua Young earned the Student Leadership Award for his work with GHC’s student government. “Josh is always on the lookout for injustice and ways to help,” said Sarah Dalrymple, Director of Student Life. “If it’s right, if it’s kind, if it brings one of his peers out of the cold and into our community, he makes sure it gets done.”
Deborah Peterson received the Outstanding Nursing Student award. “As nurses, we pride ourselves on being caring, compassionate, and resilient. Debbie is all of these things and more,” said Lindsey Kargbo, Nursing Instructor.
Angel Galeana was recognized with the Outstanding Student Employee award for his accomplishments in GHC’s Diversity Equity Center. “Angel is quick to jump in and help out his peers and his community,” said Tatiana Tejada, Associate Director of Student Diversity, Outreach and Retention. Tejada added that Galeana had succeeded in establishing Spanish/English conversation groups, which will begin next year.
Jake Conrad received the Outstanding Drama Student award, earning recognition for his accomplishments on the Bishop Center stage as well as his commitment to theater throughout Grays Harbor. “He learned how to spin a rope, to tap dance, whatever is needed he does,” said Dr. Andrew Gaines, Theatre & Communications Instructor. “Wherever Jake aims his efforts, he’s destined to be a success.”
2024 Student Awards
TRIO Student of the Year: Scyeland Hines
P. Craig Wellington Award for Outstanding Female Athlete: Ronni Graham
Dr. O.R. Austin Award for Outstanding Male Athlete: Rasmus Tamker
Neal A. Eddy Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement in Athletics: Alexis Cudaback
Student Leadership Award: Joshua Young
Outstanding Student Employee: Angel Galeana
Community Service Award: Dynova Adams
Arlene Torgerson Open Door Award: Laura Bailey
Diversity & Equity Award: Carissa Tewee
Outstanding Psychology Student: Matt Groat
Outstanding Teacher Education: Amy Lemus
Outstanding Drama Student: Jake Conrad
Outstanding Math Student: Per Dillingham
Outstanding Nursing Student: Deborah Peterson
Diane Smith Outstanding Transitions Student: Irene Silva
Outstanding ELA Student: Liliana Aguas
GHC Academic Development Award: Celia Toby
Outstanding English Student: Timothy Howden
Outstanding Human Service Student: Heather Stoney
Automotive Student of the Year: Dylan Gaddy
Carpentry Student of the Year: Silvan Skelly
Joseph E. Scott Business Award: Charles Gumecindo
Welding Student of the Year: Maranda VanHoy
Outstanding Science Student: Zoey Johnson
Outstanding Art Student: Lexi Frank
Outstanding Natural Resource Student: Lela Stewart
Outstanding Music Student: Sara Burkhart
Outstanding Medical Assistant Student: Julissa Napoles