Airel has taken courses at Glide High school that prepare her for becoming a neurologist: biology, anatomy/physiology, chemistry, calculus, and advanced math. She excelled in these courses, and in fact ALL of her courses. Airel holds a 4.0 GPA and ranks first in her senior class. She has completed dual college credits at UCC. She has read literature and listened to speeches through the TED program pertaining to the brain and its development.

Airel's home is a certified therapeutic foster facility for children to have severe trauma or other mental issues. It's easy to see from where she gets her inspiration.

There was some confusion for me on Airel's application. She stated she wanted to major in music but in her personal statement she was all about a career in neurology. I talked to her to clear this up and she said she wants to use music as a therapy for communicating to the people who have brain trauma or injury. I will check back with her next year and give you an update on how she is doing.

Airel is fully aware of the long years ahead studying in the field of neurology. She plans to acquire her PhD in this field as she says: unlocking the secrets and intricacies of the brain.

She is planning to attend Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. That is, of course unless the opportunity consolidates for her to study for a year in Germany. She will learn later this month if the cultural immersion program accepts her and sends her to Europe. No, she does not speak a word of German. She looks forward to learning the language as well as studying neurology and music.

Music is a very important part of Airel's life, as demonstrated by her performance tonight. She also plays flute and sings alto in the school choir.

She has been in private singing lessons for some time.

She organized and ran the high school blood drive, donating 18 hours of her time. She worked sorting and packaging food for the canned food drive. And she made pillowcases for cancer last year.

Airel tutored fellow freshmen and assisted them with homework.

She is involved at Calvary Chapel in youth group and bible camp. For three years she gave 48 hours of her time each year in camp maintenance at Fir Point bible camp.

Airel is senior class secretary and served grades 9-11 as class representative. She played softball grades 9-11 and soccer all 4 years and is presently captain of the team.

Airel, on behalf of the Glide Community Scholarship committee, I present to you a scholarship of $3,300 towards your college education. Auf Wedersehn!

Justin Farley:

I am very pleased to present this scholarship to Justin Farley. He has proved to be an excellent scholar and has been on the Honor Roll every year, and has a 3.74 GPA while taking advanced classes.

He has been involved with high school sports to include football (varsity fullback), soccer (Captain two years), and the varsity wrestling team. He plays drums in the band, and is a member of the National Honor Society.

In addition to his school activity, he has found time to volunteer and help the community. Justin has volunteered at the Glide Fire Station the last four years, and he has passed his "Emergency Medical Responder" certification. He also holds a healthcare provider CPR card.

He is active in his church teaching Vacation Bible School. He plays drums for the worship team and helps in the nursery. He also helps with blood drives, the school auctions and canned food drives. Since this doesn’t keep him busy, he has a major role in the current production of "A Few Good Men" at the UACT theater in Roseburg.

Justin plans on going to UCC to get his degree in Fire Science in order to become a structure firefighter. He would like to work in the Roseburg area so that he can continue to volunteer at the Glide Fire Station.

I am going to quote the Dean of Students at Glide High School: "Not only does Justin have good work habits, he also has a sense of humor that is used very tactfully. His communication skills are highly polished, allowing him to relate to those of his own age as well as to adults. Justin has always been responsible, enthusiastic, competent, and of high moral principles."

Justin is unable to be her since he is performing at the UACT Theater tonight. His sister Airel will accept his certificate.

Ian Quimby:

Winston Churchill once said: " We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." This is Ian Quimby's quote to open his community service statement. His Principal said of him: "his personal character, work ethic and involvement in our community are just a few of the attributes that make Ian rise to the top amongst his peers." His counselor said "if there is something going on at Glide High School, he is there and involved in some way."

Ian Quimby has made wildland firefighting a goal for his career. He is a part of the explorer program with the Glide Rural Fire Department. Ian plans to work for Oregon Department of Forestry or The US Forest Service. He applied to Oregon State University, University of Portland and Southern Oregon University and was accepted to all three schools. He has decided on Oregon State University in Corvallis.

Ian is president of his senior class and has held student body offices all 4 years at Glide High: president in 9^th grade, vice president in 10^th and 11^th grade and now president again. As captain of the football team, he has led his team to 2^nd team all-league O-line. He is captain of track and field and earned varsity letter grades 10 and 11. He wrestled 9^th and 11^th grade and placed 2^nd at State in 9^th grade.

Ian has an agriculture background as well. He has worked for his family business 4-Q timber and livestock as a logger/rancher as many as 70 hours per week. He has course credits in agricultural mechanics and won prizes at the county fair. He has been involved in FFA all 4 high school years and served as vice president grade 10 and president grades 11 and 12.

Ian's scholastic record is excellent even though he spends time in sports and outside activities. He ranks 3^rd in his class of 47 with a 3.89 GPA. And is treasure of the National Honor Society. He has also earned dual college credits through UCC.

He has been involved in choir, drama club and has earned the rank of Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts, completing his project of building a fence around the garden at the elementary school. For the last 3 years he has worked at fun nights with Glide Elementary school and taken students to town to get new clothes with dress a child. He has read to elementary students in literature week.

Ian has volunteered his free time in helping hands holiday food boxes, at the community club parties, and with Red Cross blood drives.

Additionally Ian has an interest in the performing arts. In the back of his mind he has a notion to be an actor. He has been in at least one play each year of high school. If he could drop into Hollywood and get into acting in the movies, that would make him happy. But his drive to get an education and a job to live a successful life keeps him on track for now.

This summer Ian plans to visit a foreign exchange student in Merida Mexico. He does not speak Spanish yet, but after a summer visit in Mexico be assured he will know enough to get by.

Ian, on behalf of the Glide Community Scholarship Committee, I would like to present this scholarship of $3300 for your college education. Via con Dios!