Past Scholarship Winners

Scholarship Honorees for 2021-22

Seaside AAUW Scholarship Foundation were able to help more women reach their educational goals this year with the assistance of Pacificorp Foundation which provided an additional $6000 of aide for first generation women to attend college and women returning to school after an absence.

Consequently, this fall Jessica Yurosko was awarded a grant to attend Eastern Oregon University where she is finishing up her final two terms of college to complete a degree in business. Jessica is the mother of two school age boys and works at Astoria Golf and Country Club in a management position.

In addition, two returning recipients, having successfully completed their first year of college were granted a 2nd year award to return to their college of choice. Crystal Rouse is attending her 2nd year at the University of Oregon and was awarded the Helen Gronquist scholarship for a first generation female to attend  college. In addition, Jennifer Ramirez successfully completed her first year at Clatsop Community College and was awarded a 2nd year scholarship award.

June Stromberg Scholarship first year awards were granted to two graduates of Seaside High School and two from Warrenton High School. Emma Taylor was granted an award to attend Southern Oregon University. Allisa Hardesty, Esmeralda Hernandez, and Brenna Bemus are attending Clatsop Community College.

In 2016, we awarded our first Breaking Barriers award winner and have named four other outstanding women for their contributions in our community since that time. The last woman chosen for this honor was Cheri Folk, who has been an outstanding example for women and girls for the entire north coast of Oregon.

Cheri, unexpectedly died after a short illness in 2019. It had been our intention to recognize her in the spring of 2020 with a large gala recognition at the Seaside Convention Center. This was postponed because of covid in both 2020 and 2021. Subsequently, we have decided to award a $1000 in her name in the spring of 2022.

Scholarship Honorees for 2020-21

Four senior girls from Seaside High School were selected to receive June Stromberg Memorial Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded each year to candidates who are the first female in their immediate family to go to college. Out of ten candidates, these girls demonstrated outstanding achievements in academics, school activities, community service, leadership and goals. Each recipient will receive $1,000 to be used for her education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Anayeli Ramos Becerra

Anayeli Becerra first came to the United States at age 15 not knowing any English. She still has some English difficulties but her English Language teacher says, “I have been particularly impressed with Anayeli’s ability to adapt to new language and culture and surpass everyone’s expectations.” She will be attending Clatsop Community College this fall.

Jennifer Aybarth Ramirez

Jennifer Ramirez came to the United States as a preschooler and says it wasn’t until she was in the third grade that she could really understand what was happening in school. Her recommendation from the high school says she was a member of the Symphonic Band, participated in three years of soccer, volleyball, and track & field. She ultimately has  goals in the medical field. Jennifer will be attending Clatsop Community College this fall.

Crystal Rouse

University of Oregon is the destination for Crystal Rouse, who amazingly finished high school in three years and is ready on day one for college. She has an outstanding academic record as well as very talented in music and acting having performed in local productions at the Coaster Theater.

Anna Peon Marin

Anna Maria Marin was accepted into the School of Engineering at Oregon State University. When told all of her classes will be online and she had the option from doing this at home, she decided to enroll but live here in Seaside for the time being. She is planning on pursuing this as well as a degree in business.

Cori Biamont

Cori Biamont received the June Stromberg for the 2019 school year and for the first time, the Scholarship Foundation had funds to provide another $1000 award for her schooling this year. She has had an outstanding scholastic record, and after completing a summer course passed the state exam and is now a Certified Nursing Assistant. She plans on applying for the fall 2021 Nursing Program.

June Stromberg Scholarship Winners Announced

Seaside AAUW announced three winners of the June Stromberg Scholarship for a female high school senior meeting graduation requirements and is the first female in the immediate family unit to attend college. This year’s winners are Cori Biamont,  Majestik DeLuz, and Jenna Logan pictured below from left to right.

Cori Biamont seeks to become a pediatric or surgical nurse.  Majestik DeLuz is pursuing training to serve as a mental health professional.  Jenna Logan wishes to pursue a career as a medical examiner.

TEENA TOYAS IS AAUW BREAKING BARRIERS 2019 WINNER

Teena Toyas was named the Seaside AAUW Scholarship Foundation’s 2019 Breaking Barriers honoree at the April 24 “Movie Dollars for Scholars” fundraiser. Teena holds both Bachelors and Masters degrees in physical education and recreation. She successfully officiated basketball, an often male-dominated role, for 38 years in Oregon, Washington, Tennessee, and Kentucky. On multiple occasions, Teena was chosen to officiate for championship competitions. She has received numerous awards including Oregon Athletic Coaches Association Official of the Year in 2016-17, election to serve as president of the North Coast Basketball Association, and selection to serve on the Oregon Athletic Officials Executive Board for eight years. Teena also served as Commissioner and official for North Coast Volleyball Officials Association for over 30 years. She has also officiated for soccer.

Currently, Teena is the Dean of Transfer Education at Clatsop Community College where she is also instructor of Health and Physical Education. Throughout her career, she has paved the way for the young women who now follow in her footsteps. AAUW salutes her successful career which broke barriers and created the path for new generations to follow. Teena was awarded $500 that she will contribute to Clatsop Community College programs. Congratulations to Teena Toyas!

See photo attached picturing from L to R: Jane McGeehan, Scholarship Foundation Chair Teena Toyas, Breaking Barriers Honoree Cindy Gould, Seaside AAUW President 

Seaside AAUW 2018  Scholarship Recipients

SEASIDE AAUW AWARDS BREAKING BARRIERS AWARD AT SPRING STYLE SHOW

Seaside AAUW recognized the Honorable Judge Dawn McIntosh at their third annual style show held May 12 at Astoria Golf & Country Club. The event was held to raise money for the Scholarship Foundation which provides scholarships for women returning to school, first generation college attendees, and Tech Trek for middle age girls from our local area. This year close to $4000 was cleared with the addition of these sponsors: Columbia Bank, Dane Gouge’s Astoria Ford, Lum’s Toyota Auto Center, Norma’s Seafood, Sundial Travel, and Windermere.
Judge McIntosh first moved to Clatsop County in 1998 and was hired as the chief deputy district attorney. She supervised all child abuse and major sex crimes from 1998-2003 and received numerous awards for her work. In 1999 she was named the Oregon District Attorneys Association’s Child Abuse Prosecutor of the Year. In 2001 she received an FBI award for her outstanding record in prosecution of offenders. As an instructor at Clatsop Community College, she received the college’s Meritorious Service Award. After a stint in private practice she won the Judgeship in 2016. She is pictured here with AAUW president Cindy Gould who is awarding her the local Breaking Barriers’ Award for 2018 for Seaside AAUW.


Our local committee, headed by Jane McGeehan and mistress of ceremonies, included Kathleen Hudson, volunteers; Caryl Scharf, silent auction; Linda Schaeffer, finance; and Karin Webb and Carol Brenneman, models and merchants. Along with the other volunteers who modeled, acted as greeters, sold tickets, donated wine, and took pictures, nearly 3/4 of our members participated in some way.

Pictures here include the following: Diana McLoughlin with her granddaughter Eli Wright representing Eddie Bauer; Glenda Phillips and Ted Cooper for Nike; Majestik DeLuz and Roy Gronquist for VanHeusen; Angela Sidlo and Sarah and Kathryn Dailey for TerHars; Jan Barber for Maggie & Henry’s; Rossy and Lucia Gautier for TJ Maxx; Joanne McIntyre and Janet Todd for Christopher & Banks; Sarah Buckmaster and Kathleen Hudson with the owner Kathy Kleczak of La Luna Loca; Meagan Sokom,l and Karen Beck for Rachael M; Iolanda Ramirez for Dena’s on the Corner; and Peggy Dawson for Astoria Golf and Country Club.

Dayaan Contreras was selected as the 2018 AAUW Scholarship recipient of $2000 for a woman returning to school after a five year absence.   She is presently enrolled at Clatsop Community College and will be seeking a law enforcement degree through Western Oregon University.

Faythe Koontz and Stephanie Menez-Garcia, two recent Seaside High School graduates, were each awarded the June Stromberg Scholarship for $1000 awarded to the first female in their family to attend college.    Stephanie will attend Clatsop Community College in the fall before transferring to Oregon State University to major in forestry.    Faythe plans on attending Oregon State University where she will major in elementary education.

The Seaside AAUW Scholarship Foundation has grown from a simple $300 grant in the 1990’s to  $5000 in scholarships awarded each year.   For more information about the program and how it is helping girls and women, visit the Seaside AAUW website.

2017 Honorees