Scholarships honor Bellevue students

Several Bellevue students were awarded scholarships from the Bellevue PTSA on May 31 as part of the Spring Celebration for Seniors in the class of 2012. More than 10 students were recognized at the ceremony for their leadership, academics and community service.

By Mary Jean Spadafora • June 22, 2012 5:36 pm
Bellevue City Councilman John Stokes congratulates Jeffrey Pyke with the Bellevue Parks and Community Services Scholarship.
Bellevue City Councilman John Stokes congratulates Jeffrey Pyke with the Bellevue Parks and Community Services Scholarship.

Several Bellevue students were awarded scholarships from the Bellevue PTSA on May 31 as part of the Spring Celebration for Seniors in the class of 2012. More than 10 students were recognized at the ceremony for their leadership, academics and community service.

The first scholarship awarded was the Dr. Michael Riley Memorial Scholarship. One student from each Bellevue school was recognized based on their ability to demonstrate outstanding accomplishment in academics, leadership, and activities. The award was given to Addison Woolsey, Bellevue High School; Alina Marshall, Interlake High School; Carrie Ambo, International High School; Pei Tao, Newport High School; and Aaron Cheng, Sammamish High School.

The Bellevue Parks & Community Services Scholarship was given to one student in the school district who showed outstanding accomplishment in environmental studies, science, or leadership in the field of parks and recreation. The award was given to Jeffrey Pyke, International High School.

Five students received the Alice Hurd Memorial Scholarships, the last award given at the ceremony. This scholarship recognized one student from each high school for exceptional volunteerism – of over 500 hours of community service. It was awarded to: Vandan Kasar, Bellevue High School; Gordon Sun, Interlake High School; Marrissa Karpack, International High School; Jessica Dawson, Newport High School; and Kayla Topp, Sammamish High School.