Spotlight Archive

Student Spotlight: Cari Tewee

Human Services Student At Grays Harbor College, Cari Tewee is channeling her heritage, empathy, and dedication into a path of advocacy and service. As a Human Services AA student with plans to continue at Evergreen for her bachelor's, Cari’s journey is shaped by her vision for supporting her...
Human Services Student At Grays Harbor College, Cari Tewee is channeling her heritage, empathy, and dedication into a path of advocacy and service. As a Human Services AA student with plans to continue at Evergreen for her bachelor's, Cari’s journey is shaped by her vision for supporting her Native community and helping others to find trusted, compassionate support within their community....
Posted on Nov, 18, 2024

AnnMarie Carley-Mimm – GHC Student Spotlight

Bachelor of Applied Science in Forest Resource Management Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Forest Resource Management, AnnMarie Carley-Mimm’s time at Grays Harbor College has been full of hands-on learning, personal growth, and exciting field experiences. Exploring Forest...
Bachelor of Applied Science in Forest Resource Management Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Science in Forest Resource Management, AnnMarie Carley-Mimm’s time at Grays Harbor College has been full of hands-on learning, personal growth, and exciting field experiences. Exploring Forest Resource Management AnnMarie is enthusiastic about her studies and loves to share how her program is...
Posted on Oct, 23, 2024

GHC Alumni Leave their Mark on the tulalW Student Center

Alumni Chris Miller (right) and Marcus Nathaniel (left) returned to GHC with their company CMD Sign & Electric Inc. to install the signage on the bookstore’s new location in the tulalW Student Center. Grays Harbor College students will have an easier time finding their way to the bookstore...
Alumni Chris Miller (right) and Marcus Nathaniel (left) returned to GHC with their company CMD Sign & Electric Inc. to install the signage on the bookstore’s new location in the tulalW Student Center. Grays Harbor College students will have an easier time finding their way to the bookstore in the new tulalW Student Center. This is thanks to the work of GHC alumni Chris Miller and Marcus...
Posted on Oct, 1, 2024

Caitlin Dulin, Bookstore Retail Clerk

Balancing Books, Buddies, and a Bright Future   Among the aisles of the Grays Harbor College bookstore, Caitlin Dulin plays a unique part in the educational journeys of many GHC students. As the retail clerk in the bookstore, Caitlin helps students find the books they need for their...
Balancing Books, Buddies, and a Bright Future   Among the aisles of the Grays Harbor College bookstore, Caitlin Dulin plays a unique part in the educational journeys of many GHC students. As the retail clerk in the bookstore, Caitlin helps students find the books they need for their classes. In this role, she is often one of the first people students meet on GHC’s campus....
Posted on Sep, 5, 2023

Malia Marks - GHC Alum

Writing, Research, and Travel: Lessons from an Academic Adventure Malia Marks and her mother after her Cambridge graduation. "Welcome to the community of academia. You are worthy in character and achievements,” said Malia Marks, speaking to the Class of 2023 at the commencement ceremony last...
Writing, Research, and Travel: Lessons from an Academic Adventure Malia Marks and her mother after her Cambridge graduation. "Welcome to the community of academia. You are worthy in character and achievements,” said Malia Marks, speaking to the Class of 2023 at the commencement ceremony last June. “Your time here at GHC has equipped you to see the world in a different way.” Just six years...
Posted on Aug, 31, 2023

Seth Ronk - GHC Alum, Nursing

The Long and Winding Path to a Career that Makes a Difference In the pursuit of our dreams, many of us will encounter unexpected detours and face obstacles that test our resilience. Seth Ronk, a graduate of Grays Harbor College’s Nursing program and student at the University of Washington School...
The Long and Winding Path to a Career that Makes a Difference In the pursuit of our dreams, many of us will encounter unexpected detours and face obstacles that test our resilience. Seth Ronk, a graduate of Grays Harbor College’s Nursing program and student at the University of Washington School of Medicine, knows this all too well. Seth’s college career began just out of high school. He...
Posted on Jul, 6, 2023

Isaac Gil - GHC Alum, Automotive Technology

Getting a “Running Start” on the Road to a Career When Isaac Gil graduated from Grays Harbor College in June, 2023, he made history by becoming GHC’s first Running Start student to earn an associate degree in Automotive Technology. Isaac’s decision to enroll in Running Start was largely based on...
Getting a “Running Start” on the Road to a Career When Isaac Gil graduated from Grays Harbor College in June, 2023, he made history by becoming GHC’s first Running Start student to earn an associate degree in Automotive Technology. Isaac’s decision to enroll in Running Start was largely based on the ability to graduate high school and prepare for a career without taking on debt. In his own...
Posted on Jul, 6, 2023

Michael Lick - GHC Student, Business Management

Embracing the Art of Letting Go "Surfing is not a sport," said Michael Lick, a Business Management student at GHC and the owner of Swellone Surf Company, a surf-inspired apparel brand with a new storefront in Grayland. “Surfing is the art of letting go.” By embracing the art of letting go,...
Embracing the Art of Letting Go "Surfing is not a sport," said Michael Lick, a Business Management student at GHC and the owner of Swellone Surf Company, a surf-inspired apparel brand with a new storefront in Grayland. “Surfing is the art of letting go.” By embracing the art of letting go, Michael has been able to grow both personally and professionally. He sees his education as a way to...
Posted on May, 16, 2023

Bonny Johnson - GHC Student, Medical Assisting

Helping Others while Reaching Her Goals Like many students starting out, Bonny Johnson wasn’t sure if college was for her, or what career path she wanted to pursue, but she knew one thing for sure: she wanted to help others. Bonny has carried this desire to help others throughout her whole life....
Helping Others while Reaching Her Goals Like many students starting out, Bonny Johnson wasn’t sure if college was for her, or what career path she wanted to pursue, but she knew one thing for sure: she wanted to help others. Bonny has carried this desire to help others throughout her whole life. She remembers as a kid, going to nursing homes and singing to patients. She has raised money for...
Posted on Mar, 6, 2023

Amanda Wells - GHC Student, Nursing

Making the Grade and Making a Difference While working as a nurse’s aide, Amanda Wells made the decision to enroll in college and pursue a nursing degree. Although she had clear goals in mind, she needed some help getting started—and once she arrived at GHC, she found that help quickly. “I didn’...
Making the Grade and Making a Difference While working as a nurse’s aide, Amanda Wells made the decision to enroll in college and pursue a nursing degree. Although she had clear goals in mind, she needed some help getting started—and once she arrived at GHC, she found that help quickly. “I didn’t know much about computers and how to get started,” Amanda remembered. “The Running Start person,...
Posted on Mar, 6, 2023