VANCOUVER – On June 4, at the Skyview High School Senior Awards Ceremony, the Storm Nation Foundation awarded scholarships totaling $18,000 to six seniors in support of their post-secondary education.
• Blake Wong received the Jennifer Frost Taylor Outstanding Student in the Arts scholarship of $4,000.
• Daphne Rogers received the Outstanding Student involved in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math Classes Scholarship of $4,000.
• Brian Yu received the Outstanding Student in Academic Excellence scholarship of $4,000.
• Peyton Lingo received the Payton May Family Outstanding Student in Leadership and Service scholarship of $4,000.
• Lily Fernandez and Elliann Meyer were each awarded a Recognition of Excellence scholarship of $1,000.
This was the sixth 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 $110,000 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.
In his presentation to the class of 2026 seniors, Foundation president Tom May
reiterated the board’s position of belief in Skyview. Specifically, May said that
the foundation believes “Skyview takes good students and turns them into great
students providing the foundation for them to become great adults.”
Skyview alumnus or a Skyview supporter, can support the foundation with a
small, $5 per month donation. As May put it, it may not seem like a lot, but he
believes in the power of the many outweighing the limits of the few and noted
that just 70 new donors of $5 per month would fund an additional scholarship.
If you want to help, you can donate HERE:
Award details
Jennifer Frost Taylor Outstanding Student in the Arts
A $4,000 scholarship given to a member of the 2026 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.
Outstanding Student involved in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math classes
A $4,000 scholarship given to a member of the 2026 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 20226 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 2026 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.
