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Business Wire
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Oregon State Credit Union Awards 10 Local Students With $2,500 Scholarships
CORVALLIS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oregon State Credit Union is pleased to announce it has awarded 10 local students with $2,500 college scholarships in recognition of their academic achievements, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and work experiences. 'These exceptional students have contributed to their schools and communities, while learning good spending habits with their teen checking accounts,' said Gary Schuette II, President/CEO. 'We are proud to help them take the next step in their education.' Members with teen checking accounts, who are graduating from high school and plan to attend a two- or four-year Oregon college or university in the fall, are eligible for the credit union's Tomorrow's Leaders Today scholarships each year. This year's winners have shown academic success, played sports, led school clubs, worked a variety of jobs, and volunteered in churches, food pantries, summer camps, animal rescue organizations, and other community groups. 'These exceptional students have contributed to their schools and communities, while learning good spending habits with their teen checking accounts,' said Gary Schuette II, President/CEO. 'We are proud to help them take the next step in their education.' The 2025-26 scholarship winners are: Emma Anderson, West Salem High School, attending Chemeketa Community College Ariel Cooper, Falls City High School, attending Western Oregon University Ella Gilder, West Albany High School, attending George Fox University Janice Hellesto, Philomath High School, attending George Fox University Colton Hruska, Philomath High School, attending Oregon State University Quinten Layton, Newport High School, attending Chemeketa Community College Andrew Louie, Corvallis High School, attending Oregon State University Emma Moore, Dallas High School, attending Chemeketa Community College Shaylyn Noble, Alsea Charter School, attending Eastern Oregon University William Postlewait, Newport High School, attending Oregon State University Honors College Oregon State Credit Union offers its Tomorrow's Leaders Today teen checking accounts and scholarships as part of its deep commitment to members and the community. Students ages 13-18 who are not yet enrolled in college can open teen accounts with no monthly service fee, no minimum balance, free online banking, free unlimited check writing, and free access to Oregon State Credit Union ATMs and phone tellers. Committed to the health of the community, the credit union also supports local nonprofits, awards teacher grants, and empowers individuals through programs for first-time homebuyers, youth savings, financial education and fraud prevention. About Oregon State Credit Union Oregon State Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with an expanded field of membership now spanning 28 counties in Oregon and Clark and Skamania counties in Washington state. Founded in 1954 and guided by a passion for service, we are committed to delivering inclusive financial solutions that empower individuals and communities to thrive. Our competitively priced products and services are designed to meet the diverse needs of our members, providing exceptional value and personalized service. At Oregon State Credit Union, we believe in building amazing member trust and fostering financial well-being for all. Visit today to learn why more than 150,000 member-owners put their trust in Oregon State Credit Union.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School
Over the next few weeks, The Times-Tribune is honored to present the profiles of each member of the Scholastic Superstars Class of 2025. These outstanding students were nominated by their schools and chosen by a panel of local officials. * Zachary Kovaleski (Zachary Kovaleski) * Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School(Zachary Kovaleski) Show Caption 1 of 2 Zachary Kovaleski (Zachary Kovaleski) Expand Zachary Kovaleski, Holy Cross High School Q: What accomplishments are you most proud of and why? A: I am most proud of being able to maintain my grades and balance my time between school, extracurriculars, work, service projects, and my hobbies. Q: What were your most rewarding school or community activities? A: At school, the student council has allowed me to help students find enjoyment in school, and in the community, assisting in my parish has demonstrated the impact of bringing people together for good. Q: What is something you do to relax? A: In my spare time, I like to write short stories, spend time with friends, take long drives, golf, and listen to music to relax. Q: Plans after high school graduation? A: College, major in civil engineering to ultimately become a practicing engineer and entrepreneur. Q: Who do you most admire and why? A: I admire my father, Jeff Kovaleski, more than anyone, for how he has been able to balance being a principal, borough council president, and committee head while also spending time taking care of his family and putting his moral values first. Q: What advice do you have for younger students? A: Always keep working, never give up, and be there for each other, because you never know what someone is going through or how much reaching out to them can mean. Show others that you appreciate them. A little about Zachary Kovaleski Hometown: Dickson City Parents: Brenda and Jeffrey Kovaleski Some of his honors: Valedictorian, National Honor Society, honorable mention Cum Laude on the National Spanish Exam, Voice of Democracy Audio Essay district winner. Some of his activities: History club, chess club, Mock Trial, student council. Some of his athletics: Baseball, golf. Some of his community service: Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership program, Leadership Northeast's Tomorrow's Leaders Today program, Little League volunteer, church volunteer. What his nominator said: 'He is a joy to know and an outstanding member of his own local community.'
