This was the fifth year the Storm Nation Foundation has awarded scholarships to Skyview seniors

VANCOUVER – On June 5, at the Skyview Senior Awards Ceremony, the Storm Nation Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $21,000 to nine seniors in support of their post-secondary education.  

Ian Kim received the Jennifer Frost Taylor Outstanding Student in the Arts scholarship of $4,000.  

Alejandro Ramirez Canseco received the Alice & Brandon Svoboda Family     

Outstanding Student involved in Career & Technical Education  

Classes Scholarship of $2,000.  

Ava McNeil received the Outstanding Student involved in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math Classes Scholarship of $4,000.  

Kohen Mahler received the Outstanding Student in Academic Excellence scholarship of $4,000.  

Vitaliy Duvalko received the Payton May Family Outstanding Student in Leadership and Service scholarship of $4,000.  

Emi Livingston, Ryan Bruce, Luisa Grande and Reese Baldwin were each awarded a Recognition of Excellence scholarship of $750.  

This was the fifth year the Storm Nation Foundation has awarded scholarships to Skyview seniors. With this year’s awards, the 501 (C) 3 nonprofit has provided a total of $93,500 in scholarships.  

From the beginning, the foundation’s mission has been to support Skyview High School. As staunch believers in public schools, the organization’s board of directors recognize Skyview as a shining example of how a great public school can produce outstanding graduates. For more information about the foundation, visit their website: https://www.stormnationfoundation.org. 

At this year’s awards ceremony, Storm Nation Foundation Board President Tom May announced a new project the foundation has started. Noting that Skyview has never had a school alumni association, May introduced the Storm Nation Community, a directory of alumni and Skyview supporters. As May explained, “our organization is working to create a directory of students, alumni, families of students/alumni, and residential and business supporters. It is all voluntary, of course, but by joining the Storm Nation Community, you will be joining with like-minded individuals who believe in Skyview and want to keep up with what is happening at the school. As we build our audience, we will be sending out email newsletters with news about school activities and about our terrific alumni.” Anyone can join by filling out this form: https://www.stormnationcommunity.org/communitysignup 

Award details 

• Jennifer Frost Taylor Outstanding Student in the Arts.  

A $4,000 scholarship given to a member of the senior class who has participated and excelled in classes or clubs, or other activities related to “the arts” while attending Skyview High School. This scholarship is named in memory of Jennifer Frost Taylor, an original supporter of the foundation, to honor Jennifer’s commitment and appreciation for the arts and for this organization.  

• Alice & Brandon Svoboda Family Outstanding Student involved in Career & Technical Education classes.  

A $2,000 award given to a member of the senior class who is choosing a post-secondary path in career or technical education. This is funded by the Alice & Brandon Svoboda family who recognize career and technical programs provide an important road to success for high school students and offers each student opportunities to personalize their education based on their career interests and unique learning needs. 

• Outstanding Student involved in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math classes.  

A $4,000 scholarship given to a member of the senior class who participated in Skyview STEM classes and extracurricular opportunities while demonstrating achievement, leadership, and a willingness to serve.  

• Outstanding Student in Academic Excellence.  

A $4,000 scholarship given to a member of the senior class who has shown outstanding achievement in academic excellence. Applicants will have achieved their academic success while modeling characteristics consistent with the Storm culture. 

• Payton May Family Outstanding Student in Leadership and Service.  

A $4,000 scholarship given to a graduating member of the 2025 senior class who has shown outstanding leadership ability in school clubs, activities and/or athletics while continually demonstrating a willingness to serve others. This scholarship is sponsored by the family of Payton May, a 2020 Skyview graduate, who transferred to Skyview as a sophomore and went on to achieve success in personal, scholastic and community endeavors.