HERMISTON — The Hermiston Education Foundation recently awarded eight $2,500 scholarships to graduating 
Hermiston High School students. Scholarship recipients were selected based upon academic achievement,
 leadership and service activities within their school and community, and financial need.

Students receiving the honor were Maria Alatorre Ledezma, Kennidy Baker, Kamryn Cooke, Josie
 Goodrich, Bethany Schaefer, Emily Wadkins, Ericka Wells and Sally Wooster.

The mission of the Hermiston Education Foundation is to encourage lifelong academic, artistic and
 cultural learning experiences and opportunities for the students and educators of the Hermiston School
 District through community support. The HEF’s objective is to empower students to explore all academic
 areas as well as the arts. The Foundation grants funding that will provide students with the tools and 
knowledge to build new ideas and excitement for learning.