Spotlight Archive

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

Patrick Martin, Math Faculty

What subject do you teach? I teach a sequence of online math classes from arithmetic to college level: Math 060 – Fundamentals of Arithmetic Math 070 – Beginning Algebra Math 097 – Essentials of Intermediate Algebra Math&107 – Math in Society You can find free video lessons for pre-...
What subject do you teach? I teach a sequence of online math classes from arithmetic to college level: Math 060 – Fundamentals of Arithmetic Math 070 – Beginning Algebra Math 097 – Essentials of Intermediate Algebra Math&107 – Math in Society You can find free video lessons for pre-college math classes in our online Math Brush Ups. What about your subject(s) gets you passionate?...
Posted on Mar, 2, 2023

John Mayr – GHC Student, Human Services

A Second Chance to Make a Difference John Mayr enrolled at Grays Harbor College with a big goal: to change his life. After battling addiction and spending 13 years in prison, John made the choice to pursue an Associate in Applied Science in Human Services, focusing on chemical dependency.  In...
A Second Chance to Make a Difference John Mayr enrolled at Grays Harbor College with a big goal: to change his life. After battling addiction and spending 13 years in prison, John made the choice to pursue an Associate in Applied Science in Human Services, focusing on chemical dependency.  In the interview below, John shares his story and reflects on how enrolling at GHC is helping him make...
Posted on Mar, 2, 2023

Emma Raub – GHC Alum, Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management

Finding a Calling Emma Raub graduated from Grays Harbor College in 2022 after completing GHC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management. In the interview below, Emma looks back on her time at GHC and reflects on how her education has shaped her future.  What inspired you to...
Finding a Calling Emma Raub graduated from Grays Harbor College in 2022 after completing GHC’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management. In the interview below, Emma looks back on her time at GHC and reflects on how her education has shaped her future.  What inspired you to enroll at GHC? To give a brief background, I did not graduate high school. I earned my GED in 2012...
Posted on Mar, 2, 2023

Andrew Burkhart - GHC Alum, Transfer Student

From GHC Esports to a University Scholarship Andrew Burkhart enrolled at GHC in fall, 2020, with the goal of pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice. One reason Andrew chose to attend GHC is because his brother graduated from GHC and recommended the College. Andrew’s brother also...
From GHC Esports to a University Scholarship Andrew Burkhart enrolled at GHC in fall, 2020, with the goal of pursuing an associate degree in criminal justice. One reason Andrew chose to attend GHC is because his brother graduated from GHC and recommended the College. Andrew’s brother also recommended checking out GHC’s Esports program. “Thankfully I did!” remembered Andrew. This decision to...
Posted on Feb, 2, 2023

Jillian Evans - GHC Alum, Transfer Student

Persistence and the Path to Success Like many students, when Jillian Evans enrolled at GHC, she was not sure what path she wanted to pursue. She considered going into behavioral health, thought about nursing, and spent one quarter in the Forestry program. Eventually, Jillian found herself on a...
Persistence and the Path to Success Like many students, when Jillian Evans enrolled at GHC, she was not sure what path she wanted to pursue. She considered going into behavioral health, thought about nursing, and spent one quarter in the Forestry program. Eventually, Jillian found herself on a path that would change everything. “After all of the different paths, in the back of my mind, I always...
Posted on Feb, 2, 2023