High School Alumni Award Record $101K in Scholarships
Twenty-five graduating seniors at Highline High School will share a record $101,000 in scholarships, the largest amount in the alumni foundation's history. A new culinary arts scholarship includes a paid internship, knife kit, and chef's jacket alongside $4,000 in tuition support.
Highline High School seniors just got a powerful boost toward their dreams. The Highline High School Alumni Foundation announced it will award a record-breaking $101,000 in scholarships to 25 graduates from the Class of 2026.
The announcement came during a recent senior assembly, where foundation leaders revealed the largest scholarship distribution in the organization's history. The awards support students pursuing everything from nursing and engineering to culinary arts and teaching.
A standout addition this year is the Tony Hayes Classic Eats Culinary Arts scholarship. The award combines a $4,000 scholarship with hands-on career support: a paid internship at Classic Eats restaurant, a professional chef's knife kit, and a chef's jacket.
Hayes, who owns Classic Eats, earned the foundation's 2025 Distinguished Alumnus award for his community leadership. He wanted to pay forward the support he received as a student, so he partnered with the foundation to create this unique opportunity for future culinary professionals.
The foundation offers 25 different scholarships across multiple pathways. Students can apply for awards in academic subjects like math, science, and world languages. Career-focused options support future nurses, teachers, engineers, and business leaders.
Several scholarships recognize students who give back through community service and leadership. Others specifically help students facing financial challenges, including two "Turnaround" scholarships from BECU that celebrate students who've overcome obstacles.
Most scholarships award $4,000, with the Don Bunger STEM scholarship offering $5,000. The foundation made clear that interested seniors should contact school counselor Brian Caylao for application details.
The Ripple Effect: This scholarship surge reflects years of community investment. The foundation's annual golf tournament raised over $15,000 last year, contributing to this record total. Every dollar represents alumni, local businesses, and community members betting on the next generation of Highline graduates.
These scholarships do more than reduce student debt. They send a clear message to graduating seniors that their community believes in their potential and stands ready to support their success.
Highline's Class of 2026 graduates will carry $101,000 worth of community confidence into their futures.
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