Area youth awarded scholarships
Jonathan F. Anderson of Nikiski and Cole Chappell of Kenai recently were awarded $800 V-500 Foundation Scholarships from Valley City State University in Valley City, N.D.
Anderson is slated to graduate from Nikiski Middle-Senior High School this month and is the son of Elizabeth FitzGerald and Jonathan F. Anderson of Nikiski.
Chappell will graduate from Kenai Central High School and is the son of Clint and Denice Chappell of Kenai.
The scholarships, made possible from donations from alumni and friends of the university, are awarded based on high school grades, ACT or SAT scores and high school class rank.
Sizemore earns scholarship
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Caleb Slizemore
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Caleb Sizemore recently was awarded the Miller Upper Level Alumni Scholarship by the Division of Business and Information Technology at Valley City State University in Valley City, N.D. The $1,000 scholarship, established with proceeds from the estate of Mary R. Miller of Tucson, Ariz., will go toward 2004-05 tuition for Sizemore, who currently is a sophomore majoring in business administration. He is the son of Bob and Sue Sizemore of Soldotna.
Kenai man completes basic training
Navy Seaman Recruit Robert J. Barnette, son of Dawn A. and Mark Barnette of Kenai, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at the Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Barnette completed a variety of training, including classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis also was placed on physical fitness.
The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations," an exercise that gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a sailor.
Barnette is a 2001 graduate of Kenai Alternative High School.
University of Idaho graduates area students
Several Kenai Peninsula residents will receive degrees from the University of Idaho this month. They include Lauren Marie Trimble of Anchor Point, who will receive a bachelor of science in recreation; Michael Shane Walker of Homer, who will receive a master of science in geography; Matthew Allen Klynstra of Soldotna, with a bachelor of science in physical education; and Abigail Raye Zerbe of Soldotna, earning a a bachelor of science and master's degree in architecture.
Vadla wins VFW art program
Kaitlin Vadla, a senior at Soldotna High School, recently was awarded first-place in the American Creative Patriotic Art Program, sponsored locally by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Jerry V. Horn Memorial Post No. 10046 in Soldotna. Her entry has been forwarded to the nation competition, where it will be judged along with 51 other entries for the top prize of a $10,000 scholarship, jacket, plaque and airfare plus two nights' lodging to attend the 2004 Ladies Auxiliary National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. Second prize is a $5,000 scholarship, and third is a $2,500 scholarship.
