We again had many outstanding entries and choose two to receive our $2,000 award. But as the fall semester began it proved to be a bittersweet time for our Simmons Scholarship recipients. Both recipients were mentored by Augie Hiebert at Mirror Lake Middle school and had letters of recommendation from him in their application packets. Augie passed away on September 13, just as their fall semesters were beginning.
Christina Roper, Graduate of Chugiak High School, currently attending UAA majoring in Broadcast Journalism. Christina wants to be a new anchor here in Anchorage! You may have seen Christina at the Goldies banquet, she was helping with the awards ceremony as our “Goldie Girl”.
Michael DeTerra, Graduate of Chugiak High School, currently attending Washington State University, Edward R. Murrow School of Communications in Tacoma. Michael wants to be involved in a major Television market as a news reporter.
