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The PeakCU Foundation awards scholarships to Peak members

Written by Peak Credit Union | Jun 22, 2026 12:47:48 PM

Congratulations to our 2026 PeakCU Foundation scholarship recipients!

As part of our commitment to our members and community, we are proud to provide support each year to new and continuing students by awarding college scholarships to students who demonstrate dedication to creating a positive impact in their community.

Larry Levine Memorial Scholarship

The Larry Levine Annual Scholarship is a memorial scholarship in the name of writer and educator Assistant Professor Larry Levine, who was killed along with eight Umpqua Community College students in 2015. The Larry Levine Memorial Scholarship assists Douglas County students attending Umpqua Community College in completing their education and developing career opportunities even in the face of challenge.

Congratulations to Lindsay Roper - Umpqua Community College for receiving our 2026 Larry Levine Memorial Scholarship!

Dewey Noblitt Memorial Scholarship

The credit union administers a scholarship in memory of Dewey I. Noblitt, one of the credit union’s founders. This scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior from William Winlock Miller High School in Olympia (Olympia High School).

Congratulations to Garrett Maresh - Olympia High School for receiving our 2026 Dewey Noblitt Memorial Scholarship!

JoAnne Sanford Vocational School Scholarship

In recognition of JoAnne Sanford’s dedicated service to Peak Credit Union, its Board of Directors and the Grays Harbor and Thurston County communities, a scholarship in her name for a vocational school student is awarded annually to an eligible member that is a high school graduate or GED equivalent and attending a vocational school. This scholarship will be awarded to the highest scoring vocational school student.

Congratulations to Elijah Elwell - Douglas High School for receiving our 2026 JoAnne Sanford Vocational School Scholarship!

More 2026 Scholarship Recipients

  • David Tullos - Mayville State University
  • Landon Donahue - Grants Pass High School
  • Trisha Hawkins - Grays Harbor College
  • Austin Winkle - Grays Harbor College
  • Ashlee Mitchell - Grays Harbor College
  • Sara Lopez - Evergreen State College
  • Rowyn Miller - Glide High School
  • Emma Kersgaard - University of Alabama
  • Brielle Brown - Sheldon High School
  • Justin Jacobs - Aberdeen High School
  • Lara Perissinotto - Dickinson College
  • Myra Dion - McKenzie River Community School
  • Ryder Sawyer - Douglas High School
  • Grace Morgan - University of Mississippi
  • Hunter Morgan - Montana State University
  • Natalie Weinmaster - Montana State University
  • Carter Studer - Linfield University
  • Danielle Torres - Rogue Community College
  • Eliott Loveall - Montesano Junior Senior High School
  • Kailey Pendergrass - Washington University in St. Louis
  • Ginelle Hanaway - University of Washington
  • Lillian Stubblefield - Riverview Christian School
  • Ashlyn Peterson - Western Governors University
  • Hanadia Hudspeth - University of Washington
  • Christopher Van Daalen - Oregon State University
  • Amerika Baszler - University of Jamestown
  • Natalia Rosales-Norris - Centralia High School
  • KD Obtinario - W. F. West High School
  • Anna Weeks - Lewis and Clark Law School
  • Maile Poland - Yelm High School
  • Evie Hitchcock - Taylor University
  • Brynn Williams - Central Washington University
  • Robert Muir - White Pass High School
  • Taylor Schwartz - Mossyrock High School
  • Tatjana Schipper - Seattle Central College
  • Elizabeth Mittge - W. F. West High School
  • Freddy Solis Sandoval - Mossyrock Jr/Sr High School
  • Kellyrose Tustison - Northwest University
  • Haley Nissell - W. F. West High School
  • Laynie Yakovich - Pacific University
  • Katherine Philippi - South Puget Sound Community College
  • Alexis Rajcich - Aberdeen High School
  • Hunter Harris - Pe Ell High School
  • Eva Shaw - Digipen Institute of Technology
  • Jazmine Goldman - North Beach High School