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Address 714 4th Ave., Suite 302BFairbanks, Alaska 99701
Phone907.459.2048
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Doris MillerExecutive Director
Whitney DemientieffAdministrative Assistant
Megan HoskenIntern
Scholarship Deadlines
March 15Scholarship Type:BasicSemester: Summer
April 15Scholarship Type:Basic and CompetitiveSemester: Fall
September 15Scholarship Type:Basic (for vocationalstudents only)Semester: Winter
November 15 Scholarship Type: Basic
July 8, 2010
Doyon Foundation Celebrates 2010 GraduatesWe dedicate this issue of the Doyon Foundation e-newsletter to our 2010graduates. Read more
Doyon Foundation 2010 Graduation Reception Approximately 60 people gathered for Doyon Foundation's 2010graduation reception on May 13 at the Doyon, Limited Chiefs Court inFairbanks, Alaska. Read more
Law Enforcement Academy Graduation Doyon Foundation staff attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks'Tanana Valley Campus (TVC) Law Enforcement Academy graduationon May 14 at the Pioneer Park Civic Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. Readmore
2010 Graduate YearbookDoyon Foundation's 2010 graduate yearbook includes photos and shortprofiles of Doyon, Limited shareholders who graduated during the 2009 -2010 academic year, and who responded to the Foundation's requestfor profile information. Read more
Doyon Foundation Celebrates 2010 Graduates
We dedicate this issue of the Doyon Foundation e-newsletter to our 2010graduates. Please join us in congratulating the class of 2010, who haveworked so hard to reach their educational goals. We are so proud ofeverything they have accomplished to date, and everything they aresure to achieve in the future. - The staff of Doyon Foundation
Doyon Foundation 2010 Graduation Reception
Basic Semester: Spring
Graduates in attendance at the 2010 Doyon Foundation graduationreception included (from left to right) Janelle Griffin-Chapin, KimberlyNicholas, Travis Sommer, Janelle Williams, Sandra Madison and AbigailScannell.
Approximately 60 people gathered for Doyon Foundation's 2010graduation reception on May 13 at the Doyon, Limited Chiefs Court inFairbanks, Alaska. Each year, this event celebrates all of the Foundationstudents who are graduating, and welcomes them into the family ofFoundation alumni. Attendees included both current and graduating Doyon Foundationstudents, as well as alumni, family, friends, donors and other supporters,including Orie Williams, chair of Doyon, Limited's board of directors, andDon Honea, traditional chief. The reception included a welcome from Doris Miller, the Foundation'sexecutive director; remarks from Shane Derendoff, the Foundation boardpresident; keynote addresses by Foundation alumna Agatha Ericksonand graduate Janelle Griffin-Chapin; and recognition of the 2010graduates. The graduates were congratulated by both the DoyonFoundation and Doyon, Limited board members, as well as donors inattendance. Doyon Foundation congratulates all of the 2010 graduates, and wishesthem the best of luck as they move forward!
Law Enforcement Academy Graduation
Scott Jones of Doyon Universal Services (far left) and Doris Miller ofDoyon Foundation (far right) congratulate Law Enforcement Academygraduates Charlotte Fleener, Dustin Thomas and Aaron Skylar Webb atthe recent graduation ceremony.
Doyon Foundation staff attended the University of Alaska Fairbanks'Tanana Valley Campus (TVC) Law Enforcement Academy graduationon May 14 at the Pioneer Park Civic Center in Fairbanks, Alaska. Among the 18 graduates were three Doyon Foundation scholarshiprecipients, including Charlotte Fleener, Dustin Thomas and Aaron SkylarWebb. The event included opening remarks and introductions by Dusty Johnson,program coordinator; remarks from Rick Caulfield, TVC director, andJohn Chu, a session 18 student; a special presentation by the FairbanksPolice Department; and the presentation of certificates, occupationalendorsement and awards. The Foundation congratulates each of the Law Enforcement Academygraduates, and wishes them luck on their future careers!
2010 Graduate Yearbook
Doyon Foundation's 2010 graduate yearbook includes photos and shortprofiles of Doyon, Limited shareholders who graduated during the 2009 -2010 academic year, and who responded to the Foundation's requestfor profile information. Graduates are listed in alphabetical order. If you are a recent graduate but do not see your name on this list, or ifyou have corrections to any of the information included below, pleasecontact Whitney Demientieff, administrative assistant, at 907.459.2048 [email protected].
Katrina Lori AlbertHometown: Tok, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska AnchorageDegree: Bachelor's in justice, minor in AlaskaNative studiesNext steps: I'm taking a vacation to Europe.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundationhas helped me out a lot financiallythroughout my college career. Special thank yous: I would like to thank myparents and my family for all their love,support and advice.Parents: Abraham and Pamela Albert
Kira AndersonHometown: Chugiak, AlaskaSchool: Chugiak High SchoolDegree: High school diplomaNext steps: Continue studying public healthat BYU.Doyon Foundation kudos: Helped fund myfirst year of early enrollment in college.Special thank yous: Parents for encouragingme.Parents and grandparents: Bruce Anderson(father), Priscilla Anderson (paternalgrandmother), Zoanne Anderson (mother),Glenn and Lena Gregory (maternalgrandparents)
Royleen Andrews-AlexiaHometown: McGrath, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska Fairbanks' Interior Aleutians Campus inMcGrathDegree: Medical billing, medical coding and medical office receptionoccupational endorsement certificates, health care reimbursementcertificateNext steps: After this summer session, I will receive my medical/dentalreception certificate. Need to start and finish up my reception externshipand first aid/CPR certification.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon has assisted me to further my goals onreceiving these degree certificates and I thank you. Parents: Cecilia Andrews and the late John Andrews Angelica Krystol Kay Baalam
Hometown: Birch Creek, AlaskaSchool: Mt. Edgecumbe High School (MEHS)Degree: High school diplomaNext steps: Attend UAA and major in pre-nursing.Special thank yous: My parents andteachers who have supported me the pastfour years.
Parents and grandparents: My mother isJaqueline Baalam and her parents are thelate Randall and late Rose Baalam. Myfather is Oskar James and his parentsare the late Winston and Mary James.
Andrea Christine Brayko
Hometown: Portland, Ore.School: Oregon State University College ofVeterinary MedicineDegree: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)Next steps: I would like to work in a mixedanimal practice, primarily with horses andcompanion animals.Special thank yous: I would like to thank myparents and all my family members for all theirsupport during these past eight years ofcollege and graduate work. I appreciate howmuch my grandparents helped to foster mylove and appreciation for nature.Parents and grandparents: Parents: Yvonneand Damian Brayko, Grandparents: Elsie and
Ray Tremblay, Great Grandparents: Agnes and John Sommer Matt Calhoun
Hometown: Homer, AlaskaSchool: University of Coloradoat BoulderDegree: Master's of science incivil engineeringNext steps: Research towardsa PhD in civil engineeringDoyon Foundation kudos: TheDoyon Foundation hasprovided scholarship supportfor my education and as aresult I have been able to
focus my full attention to school without having to work a part-time job.Special thank yous: I want to thank Herb Schroeder, Ilisaurri, for havingthe fortitude to bring about the Alaska Native Science & EngineeringProgram (ANSEP). Without the ANSEP family I would not have made itthrough college. Thanks ANSEP!Parents and grandparents: Dennis and Charlotte Calhoun, Mike and RoseJohns, Steve and Lulu Vollertsen
Sriana Li ChaseHometown: Chugiak, AlaskaSchool: Chugiak High SchoolDegree: High school diplomaNext steps: I plan to attend UAS Juneaucampus and will pursue a career inradiologic technology. Special thank yous: I would like to thank myparents for pushing me to do my best; Iwould also like to thank my grandparents fortheir encouragement (I miss you, grandpaBob) and all of my teachers that put timeinto my education.Parents and grandparents: My parents areBradley and Evelyn Chase. My paternalgrandparents are Rudy Chase and SandraMcClain. My maternal grandparents areRobert and Nona Hodgdon.
Robin Jensena DemoskiHometown: Galena, Alaska; raised in
Fairbanks, AlaskaSchool: Northwest UniversityDegree: Bachelor's of science in nursing,minor in biblical studies Next steps: I plan to return to Alaska in Juneand take my NCLEX. Once I am aregistered nurse, I plan to find a job at eitherFairbanks Memorial Hospital or ANTHC inAnchorage. Doyon Foundation kudos: They haveprovided me a basic scholarship all fiveyears of school.Special thank yous: Marisol Raymundo has
undoubtedly always supported me throughout my secondaryeducation. She encourages my studies, as well as emotionally andspiritually. She is a wonderful best friend who I owe a lot to. Also, myfamily has repeatedly encouraged me towards my endeavors.Parents and grandparents: Parents are Peggy Midey and Ray Midey.Grandmother is Jensena McFadden.
Shaylene Marie DuyckHometown:Minto and Nenana, AlaskaSchool: Nenana High SchoolDegree: High school diplomaSpecial thank yous: I would like to thank myparents, teachers, family members and mysister who supported me through the pasthigh school career.Parents and grandparents: Raised by HannaCarter, biological parents are Rose Titus andPercy Duyck, grandparents are Annie Titusand Charlie Titus, and Greta Duyck andPercy Duyck, Sr.
Jacqueline EsaiHometown: Nikolai, AlaskaSchool: Yale Law SchoolDegree: Juris DoctorNext steps: I will spend a year clerking for Justice Craig Stowers ofAlaska's Supreme Court.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundation has assisted me in thepursuit of my goals through generous scholarships.Special thank yous: I would like to thank Jerry Reichlin for his support andadvice.Parents: Dora and Philip Esai Christa M. EussenHometown: Anchorage, AlaskaSchool: West Anchorage High SchoolDegree: High school diplomaNext steps: I hope to go to college and obtain a bachelor's degree inbiochemistry and continue on to medical school. Doyon Foundation kudos: Hopefully I will earn scholarship money fromthe Doyon Foundation to help me reach my educational goals. Special thank yous: I'd like to thank both of my parents for believing inme and helping me through rough times. Also for teaching me how tobe a hard worker so that one day I can be successful and follow mydreams. Parents and grandparents: Joseph and Lori Eussen, Bertha Wassali andAlan Rasmusson, John and Christina Eussen Floyd Leroy Green, III
Hometown: Rampart, AlaskaSchool: Effie Kokrine Charter SchoolDegree: High school diplomaNext steps: Work and maybe attendvocational schoolingSpecial thank yous: I would like to thank myparents for helping me and guiding me
through life. Love you guys. And myteachers for helping me get through myschooling. Parents and grandparents: Parents Dougand Patty "Wiehl" Green, paternalgrandparents late Floyd and Elizabeth(Johnson) Green, maternal grandparentsHenry and Betty (Newman) Wiehl
Janelle Griffin-Chapin
Hometown: Kaltag, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska FairbanksDegree: Bachelor's of art in social work, minorin Alaska Native studiesNext steps: I plan to stay on my practicum andwork part time.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon has helpedthrough financial support, as well as supportthrough gatherings throughout the semester. Special thank yous: I could not have achievedthis without the help of my mom and myhusband Mike. My driving force was to show
my son anything was possible, just like my parents showed me. Thankyou, mom, dad and Mike. Parents and grandparents: My parents are Betty and the late Russ Griffin.My grandparents are Goodwin and the late Florence Semaken, andAlberta and the late Robert Griffin.
David Chris HertleinHometown: Born in Anchorage, Alaska,moved to Fairbanks, Alaska at 6 yearsold, then moved to Benton, La. at 10years oldSchool: Louisiana Tech UniversityDegree: Bachelor's of science inphysics, bachelor's of science inelectrical engineeringNext steps: I am currently a graduatestudent at Louisiana Tech University,working on a master's of science inapplied physics, but this may changesoon, depending on what I figure out. Iplan on teaching. Whether that meanscollege or high school, I do not know.Doyon Foundation kudos: I havereceived the competitive scholarshipfrom Doyon my freshman, junior and
senior years of my undergraduate career.Special thank yous: I'd like to thank my parents for supporting me in myever-growing quest for knowledge, always asking "Is there anything youneed?"Parents and grandparents: My parents are David and Kathleen Hertlein,my paternal grandparents are Kenneth Hertlein and Dorothy Ward, mymaternal grandparents are the late Franklin Sommer and the late CarolLouise Sommer. Helena Marie Hoffman
Hometown: Ruby, Alaska; currently inAnchorage, AlaskaSchool: UC Berkeley Goldman School ofPublic PolicyDegree: Master's in public policyNext steps: Currently working for the AlaskaNative Policy CenterDoyon Foundation kudos: Financial supportthrough scholarshipsParents and grandparents: My mother is DeeOlin from Ruby and my father is DavidHoffman. My maternal adopted parents areLorraine and the late John Honea fromRuby, and my maternal biological parents
are the late Lillian and Fred Olin fromGalena. My paternal grandparents areGeorge and the late Helen Hoffman fromSpokane, Wash.
Josh J. HuhndorfHometown: Nikiski, AlaskaSchool: Oregon State UniversityDegree: Bachelor's of science in healthmanagement and policyNext steps: Currently working at theDena'ina Health Clinic, and applying formedical schoolDoyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundationhas provided me with the opportunity tocontinue moving forward with myeducation. I can't thank them enough forthe support.Special thank yous: My family was verysupportive; their support made my effortspossible. My sister, Amber, was verysupportive while we were in schooltogether, and I hope her the best of luck as
she finishes her degree.Parents and grandparents: Stan and Anne Huhndorf (parents), Stan andCaroline Huhndorf (paternal grandparents), Rose Jerue (maternalgrandmother) Torin Christopher Jacobs (Yup'ik name is Kuiggpak)
Hometown: Bethel, AlaskaSchool: Institute of Audio Research in NewYork, N.Y.Degree: Certificate in music production andsound engineeringNext steps: I am returning to school this fallto complete my undergraduate degree inmass communication at St. John's Universityin Queens, N.Y.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundationhas assisted me by awarding me withscholarships towards my educational costs.Quyana caknek Doyon Foundation!Special thank yous: I would like to thankMichelle Svenson an enormous amount. Shewas my roommate for the majority of thetime that I was in school. She severelyundercharged me for rent and made
tremendous meals and delicious coffee to soothe my Alaskan wearysoul. She also was instrumental in getting my music placed into film andvideo for the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the AmericanIndian, where she worked. Michelle Svenson, quyana caknek!Parents and grandparents: My parents are Blanche (Andrews) Jacobsfrom Philadelphia, Pa. and Herbert Jacobs from Hooper Bay, Alaska. Mymaternal grandparents are Sarah Andrews and John Davis ofPhiladelphia, Pa. My paternal grandparents are Mary Alice Menzo ofHooper Bay and Hultman (Kenick) Jacobs of Shaktoolik.
Gloria JenkinsHometown: Galena, AlaskaSchool: Charter College Degree: Certificate in medical assistingNext steps: I am planning to obtain employment with SouthcentralFoundation where I can utilize my skills and provide empathy to the sick.That is where my heart is.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundation has helped me with mybooks and transportation.Special thank yous: I would like to thank my family, friends (Carol andRandy Jordan), and my love of my life Jim Davenport for being mycheerleader when I wanted to give up because I would be so tired withworking and going to school full time.Parents and grandparents: I am proud to be the daughter of George
Jenkins, Jr. (Wasilla) and the late Jean Louise Jenkins (Galena); mymaternal grandparents were the late Edgar Nollner, Sr. and BessieWholecheese (Galena); my paternal grandparents were George andJennie Jenkins of Chugiak/Eagle River.
Misty Lynn MacAlpineHometown: Anvik, AlaskaSchool: Star of the North, North PoleDegree: High school diplomaNext steps: Go to UAF to become ateacher.Special thank yous: Tom and TressaAnderson for becoming my "parents" thispast year. My step dad Robert "Max" Jonesfor helping me get a job for Job co-op. My
nana for raising me when I was a brat and sending money when Ineeded it. My mom and dad for giving me life and God for bringing methis far. Parents and grandparents: My parents are Marilyn Jones of Anvik andNorman MacAlpine. My maternal grandparents are Ken and KatherineChase. My paternal grandparents are the late Barry MacAlpine andDonna Miller MacAlpine. Sandra A. Madison
Hometown: Fort Yukon, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska Fairbanks' TananaValley CampusDegree: Associate's of applied science degreein applied business: tourismNext steps: I work up north for the time being. Iwould like to volunteer in a nonprofit that isassociated with tourism.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundationhas helped me with tuition in pursuing adegree. I am so thankful for Doyon's help.Special thank yous: My husband was my tutor
and support each day for years and my daughter was there to keep mebalanced from homework.Parents and grandparents: My parents are the late Jonathon P. Solomonand Hannah J. Solomon; my grandparents are the late Paul Solomon, Sr.and Hannah Solomon, and the late Lucy and Ambrose Williams andMoses and Jenny Sam.
Trisha Virginia MadrosHometown: Nulato, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska FairbanksDegree: Bachelor's degree in communication with a minor in AlaskaNative studiesNext steps: After graduation, I will be working as an administrative internfor Doyon, Limited.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundation has helped me through myfour years of college, by helping me pay for my tuition and books.Special thank yous: I would like to thank my parents, friends, family,aunts, uncle and my teachers. I would also like to thank everyone whohas been part of my life, because they have helped me become theperson I am today through their guidance, encouragement, support andwise wisdom.Parents and grandparents: My parents are Judy and Vernon Madros, Sr.My grandma is Patricia Ekada and the late Henry Ekada, Sr., and thelate Anna and George Madros. Jeremy Jamaal MaguireHometown: I grew up in McGrath and moved to Fairbanks in 1998. Myfamily is from the village of Allakaket. School: University of Alaska FairbanksDegree: Bachelor's in wildlife biologyNext steps: Work for ABR Inc. this summer and see what other jobopportunities come up.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundation has helped me byproviding several scholarships, including a competitive scholarship. Grandparents: My grandparents are Johnson Moses and the late BerthaMoses.
Chelsie Anna MarundeHometown: Northway, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska FairbanksDegree: Dental assistant certificate and atthe end of the upcoming summer semester(August 2010), I will receive my associate'sof applied science degree in dentalassisting.Next steps: I plan on working as a dentalassistant, while pursuing my associate's ofapplied science degree in dental hygienewith future aspirations to become a dentist. Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon hasassisted me in my goals by supporting mewith scholarships and having an extremelyinformative staff.Special thank yous: My parents becausethey are always supportive. They stress theimportance of doing well in school, having
fun and working hard as I achieve my goals.Parents and grandparents: My parents are Glen and CherieMarunde. Paternal grandparents: Glen Marunde and the late DorothyMarunde. Maternal grandparents: Howard and Jane Fix, the late MaryJane Fix. Great grandfather: Oscar Albert
Michele Lynn Mock (Campbell)Hometown: Fairbanks, AlaskaSchool: University Maryland University CollegeDegree: Bachelor's in sociologyNext steps: I'm looking into getting mycertification to be a middle/high schoolteacher with the Spouse to Teacher Programwith the military. Upon my family's return toAlaska, I intend to give back to the communityas a teacher or working for Doyon or TCC.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon has greatlyassisted me toward my degree. Having ahusband in the Army, it has been difficult to
fund my education, but Doyon was there to assist me on myjourney. The scholarship program had excellent employees, whounderstood my situation and worked with me on my odd schoolschedule. They made life less stressful and I thank them both. Special thank yous: I would like to thank my parents Gloria Finney andGreg Campbell for their support. Thank you, you have both been vital tothis part of my journey in life. I'd also like to thank my wonderful husbandJonathan Mock. He was the one who inspired me to go back to schoolwhen I did. Thanks for being with the kids when I had class online or inthe classroom. Thank you, honey, for all you have done to help mecomplete one of my goals in life. There were many others who assistedme along the way, including my children (who inspired much of myresearch), babysitters, friends and professors. Love you all! Thank you forall your help along the way.Parents and grandparents: Mother: Gloria Lynn Finney (Szmyd). Father:Gregory Scott Campbell, Sr. Maternal grandparents: Edith Szmyd (Alfred)and Alexander Szmyd. Paternal grandparents: Ellen and Arthur BarlowCampbell, Sr.
Ronda Jean Mullenix (Bolinger) Hometown: Richview, Ill.School: Southwestern Illinois University inCarbondale, Ill.Degree: Bachelor's of science in workforceeducational development Next steps: I plan on getting a job in humanresources. Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon hasawarded me some general scholarships tofinish my education. Special thank yous: I would like to thank mydad Chester Bolinger. Always believed inme and thought education was a wonderful
thing. I would also like to thank my dearfriends, Oleta Sims and Brenda Ashley, who
also believed in me and encouraged me to go for it! Parents and grandparents: Chester and Jeanne (Evans) Bolinger, bothdeceased; my maternal grandparents were Catherine and Evans, bothdeceased; Rolland Bolinger, deceased. William H. Nash, IIIHometown: Anchorage, AlaskaSchool: Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaDegree: Master's of science in nurse anesthesiaNext steps: I have accepted a position with Kennebec AnesthesiaAssociates in Waterville, Maine.Doyon Foundation kudos: I was awarded a basic scholarship in the firstsemester of my training.Special thank yous: I would like to thank my wife for her ongoing supportand encouragement throughout the program. I would also like to thankmy parents for giving me the work ethic to be successful in my field aswell as some financial support along the way.Parents: Parents are William H. Nash, Jr. and Julie Nash.
Kimberly Irene NicholasHometown: Kaltag, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska FairbanksDegree: Associate's of arts Next steps: Going back in the fall forbachelor's of artsDoyon Foundation kudos: The scholarshipsreally helped.Special thank yous: The advisers at RuralStudent ServicesParents and grandparents: Lawrence andThelma Saunders, maternal grandparents arethe late Bessie Solomon and Charles Evans,paternal grandparents are the late Eugene
and Irene Saunders
Caitlyn Beatrice Pickett-BowellHometown: Fairbanks, AlaskaSchool: A.J. Dimond High School inAnchorage, AlaskaDegree: High school diploma (with honors)Next steps: Moving to Whittier, Alaska to workfor CIRI Prince William Sound Glacier Cruises.Moving back home to Fairbanks in August toattend UAF and their journalism department.Special thank yous: I would like to thank mybrother, Jared, for inspiration. My mother,Carol, for determination and discipline. Mygrandfather, Richard Bowell, for support and
admiration. And my father, Ralph, for helping me remember how tohave fun.Parents: Carol Hull (Pickett), Inupiaq Eskimo from Anchorage, Alaska;Ralph Bowell from Thousand Oaks, Calif./Fairbanks, Alaska
Diane Autumn RainHometown: Anchorage, AlaskaSchool: Charter CollegeDegree: Associate's of applied science inbusiness management practiceNext steps: I currently work for the State ofAlaska in the Division of Public Assistance; Iplan on pursuing an eligibility technicianposition to help the people of Alaska pursuea better quality of life. Once I've gainedcase management experience, I plan onpursuing a position as a job specialist to helpthe Alaskan Native community with jobseeking skills, resume writing, cover letterwriting, and basic computer skills. My desireis to spread the word that poverty can be
overcome.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyoncontributed to my educational funding by
giving me scholarships that were applied to the loans that I cannotafford to repay. With the help of their contributions, I was able to goback to school and keep a very low and manageable debt.Special thank yous: Going back to school as a non-traditional studentwas difficult, and a lot of work. Filling out the various scholarshipapplications was often times just as much work as my studiesthemselves. I had very little time to really talk with people outside ofschool or home (or work), but I would really like to thank the DoyonFoundation staff for their diligence in their endeavors. Without the hardwork of the staff, my job as a student (and my debt) would be muchmore difficult!Parents and grandparents: My mom is Hannah P. Peters in Fairbanks, andher parents were Hannah and Moses Peters from Chalkyitsik. My dad isRobert Lague in Washington. Abigail Scannell
Hometown: Fairbanks/Tanana, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska FairbanksDegree: BBA in accountingNext steps: Starting the MBA program in thefall at UAFDoyon Foundation kudos: Doyon Foundationhas been a huge help assisting me withscholarships, an internship and has kept memotivated to succeed.Special thank yous: I would like to thank myfamily and all of the scholarship donors. Myfamily has supported me every day I havegone to school and I am so thankful to them,especially my father for babysitting my sonwhile I attend classes. I also want to thankeveryone who gives to the scholarship funds;without their support, I would not be able toattend school.Parents and grandparents: Father is Timothy(Neil) Scannell, mother is Jeanette Scannell,maternal grandmother is Josephine Roberts,maternal grandfather is Lawrence Roberts.
Duane L. SiparyHometown: Nulato, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska SoutheastDegree: Master's of arts, elementaryeducationNext steps: To continue what I have beendoing for the past five years, i.e. teachingelementary school in Native Alaskancommunities. Doyon Foundation kudos: Financial support.Many thanks for all your support in money,time and encouragement during the pastthree years. Special thank yous: I would like to thank mystudents in Nunapitchuk for giving me theopportunity to realize my potential as aneffective teacher. I would also like to thankmy teacher-mentor Jacqie Wood, also ofNunapitchuk, for her guidance and moral
support throughout my program. Parents and grandparents: Parents: the late Daniel and Jessie Sipary ofNulato; grandparents: the late Jack and Dinah Madros of Kaltag
Cathy Ann Gabriel SlatsHometown: Fairbanks, Alaska School: Mt. Edgecumbe High School Degree: High school diploma Next steps: Attend the University of Alaska Fairbanks Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon assisted me by offering scholarships.Special thank yous: Josh Snow is one of the best teachers and helped
me a lot. My mother Cindy Slats for being there all the time.Parents and grandparents: Parents Betty-ann Peter and Thomas Gabriel;grandparents Josie and Kius Peter, Barbra and Mardow Solomon Larissa Sommer
Hometown: Galena, AlaskaSchool: Northern Arizona UniversityDegree: Master's of science inenvironmental sciences and policyNext steps: I am working seasonally for theBureau of Land Management while seekingemployment.Doyon Foundation kudos: I am a recipientof both the competitive and basicscholarship from the Doyon Foundation.Parents and grandparents:Parents:Christopher and Albertha Sommer;maternal grandparents: Laura Pitka and thelate Edward Pitka; paternal grandparents:the late Maudry and Henry Sommer
Sheila Lynn Sweetsir
Hometown: Originally from Galena, live inAnchorage, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska AnchorageDegree: Graduate certificate in educationalleadershipNext steps: I plan to teach full-time and thenpursuing an administrative position in a coupleof years after my two kids are in middle school.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon has assistedme financially with my course the past coupleof years.Special thank yous: I would like to thank CIRI,Doyon Foundation and Gana-A'Yoo for all thefinancial support. A great big thank you to myhusband James Sweetsir and three childrenBrenden, Sheldon and Kelsey for survivingthese past two years. Thanks to my two sistersfor always helping out when I had class andattended many meetings for my internship,and the rest of my family and friends for beingthere when I needed them.Parents and grandparents: My mother is
Yvonne Carlo of Galena, father is the late Benny Andrews of McGrath,my grandparents are Charlie and Mary Carlo of Ruby, and late JohnAndrews of McGrath and Cecelia Andrews. Patrick R. TannerHometown: Galena, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska Fairbanks School of ManagementDegree: BBA in accountingNext steps: Set to start work at Kohler, Schmidt, Hutchison CPA's a weekafter graduation.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon has provided me with a basicscholarship throughout my education.Special thank yous: My wife Sheena has made a large impact by alwayssupporting me in my education efforts. Parents and grandparents: My parents are Mike and Maudry Tanner; mygrandparents on my mom's side are Ed and Laura Pitka from Galena;my grandparents on my father's side are Jack and June Tanner fromWalnut Creek, Calif. Sonia Mary VentHometown: Originally from Huslia, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska AnchorageDegree: Bachelor's in health science Next steps: I hope to work on a master's probably in public health butalso have an interest in indigenous studies and Native language,particularly Koyukon Athabascan.Special thank yous: I thank my family, especially my parents and my
friends for the constant vote of confidence and support.Parents and grandparents: Parents are Freddie and Lorna from Huslia,paternal grandparents were late Bobbie and Mary Vent, maternalgrandparents were late Sammy and Sophie Sam
Kira Rose Chase WithrowHometown: Glenwood Springs, Colo.School: Glenwood Springs High SchoolDegree: High school diplomaNext steps: I will be attending ColoradoCollege, majoring in romance languagesand minoring in education.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon has shownme that there is support for Eskimo andmultiracial students to receive highereducation.Special thank yous: I would love to thank allthe people in my family for supporting me inmy goal to go to college and especially mymother for challenging me to takeadvanced classes. I would also love tothank my Spanish teacher, Mrs. Deford, andmy calculus teacher, Mrs. Swanson, for
pushing me to new levels in my education. Thank you to anyone I didn'tmention for supporting my dreams.Parents and grandparents: My father is David Withrow, my mother is LeaDamm, my maternal grandparents are Patricia Smith, Steve Tonozzi,Royal Smith and Debbie Smith, and my paternal grandparents are Lauraand Jim Withrow.
Sarah Jael WalkerHometown: Washougal, Wash.School: Washougal High SchoolDegree: High school diploma Next steps: After graduation, I will hopefullybe able to go to Australia to compete in aninternational volleyball tournament, andthen in August move back to Alaska toattend the University of Alaska Fairbanksand major in forensic chemistry and join thePaavaa Inupiaq Dancers of Fairbanks.Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon has alwaysinspired me to achieve above and beyondso I can someday make a difference for theAlaska Native peoples. Special thank yous: First of all, I would like to
thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for all that he has helped me toachieve, and what I will achieve. I would also like to thank my family foralways supporting me in whatever I have done or wish to do.Parents and grandparents: My father is Terry Wayne Walker, my mother isDoretha Bea Walker (Amouak). My maternal grandfather is FranklinGeorge Amouak and my maternal grandmother is Lena Vivian Amouak(Crane). My maternal great-grandfather is Oliver Amouak and mymaternal great-grandmother is Olga Amouak (Waska-Mike). Laura Wallis-JohnHometown: Fort Yukon, Alaska (currently residing in Fairbanks)School: Lathrop High SchoolDegree: High school diploma Next steps: To attend UAF and get my bachelor's degree in scienceSpecial thank yous: My mother has made my life and overall graduationpossible; I wouldn't be graduating today if it wasn't for her. Her trials andtribulations growing up have inspired me to keep on going even throughthe seemingly tough times. I love her very much and I think that she is anamazing human being and an overall good person. She has stayed overhere for my education and helped me through all of the tough timesthat teenagers go through growing up. And always reminded me thatlife is too short and to always keep my faith and make the right choices.Thank you, mom. Parents and grandparents: Parents: Velma Wallis, Jeffery John;grandparents: Mea Wallis, Pete Wallis
Janelle Mary WilliamsHometown: Alatna and Allakaket, AlaskaSchool: University of Alaska FairbanksDegree: Accounting technician certificate,associate's in applied accountingNext steps: I would love to gainemployment where I utilize the skills that Ihave acquired during my college career. Iplan on returning to school in January 2011to pursue a B.A. in rural development with aconcentration in rural health and humanservices management. My long-term goal isto gain knowledge and experience toeffectively write and manage grants thatcan improve the well-being of those who
reside in rural Alaska. Then one day, I plan on starting a contractualaccounting business to assist in the management of local small business'finances. Doyon Foundation kudos: Doyon has helped me tremendously over theyears and without their financial assistance I would not be graduatingtoday. I had to make a lot of sacrifices in my pursuit of receiving thisdegree and Doris at the scholarship department always made me feelassured that my educational expenses would be covered. Special thank yous: All of my babysitters! Especially Judy Bergman, CesaMoses, Crissy Bergman, Todd Bergman, Milly Moses, Kanesha Lie andTanesha Lie. Being a single mother and a full-time student was a greatchallenge when it came to child care expenses or the availability ofchild care itself. I had all night classes this last semester; without mybabysitters I would not have been able to get a thing done so thankyou! I would also like to thank my family and friends who encouragedme to continue to pursue my goals even though I had a hard time. Especially my aunt Milly; she bought me enough ink for my printer to lastall year and she never failed to cheer me up on my darkest days. Therewere times when I needed them and they were always here to supportme in any way they could. I would also like to give a big thanks to myhigh school teacher Joseph Marley! He never gave up on me and hetaught me to never give up. Of course I would not have accomplishedthis without my late grandfather Henry Williams and all that he has givenme in my life. He loved me unconditionally and we lost him this winterand I had a hard time dealing with the loss, but I had promised him thatI would graduate from college back when I first got into high school, sohere I am. Lastly, I would like to give a special thanks to my motherPriscilla for teaching me my faith and showing me that anything ispossible with hard work.Parents and grandparents: My maternal grandparents are the late Henryand Mary Williams of Allakaket. My paternal grandmother is AnnEdwards of Alatna and the late Jimmy Edwards of Alatna. My mother isPriscilla Williams from Allakaket and my father is the late James "Jumbo"Edwards.
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