Foster High School's

George W. Murray Memorial Scholarship

for Outstanding Achievement in Science

funded by the Strander Family

2011 – Kim Foster – attending Seattle University – pursuing a degree in Biology

2010 – Diane Phan – attending University of Washington – pursuing an undeclared major

2009 - Uyhun Ung - attending Stanford - pursuing an undeclared major

2008 - Jamie Camp - attending University of Washington - pursuing a Psychology major

2007 - Joe Farnsworth - attending University of Washington - pursuing a major in Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences, specializing in Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms

2006 - Danny Sullivan – Graduated from Seattle University – BS in Biology

2005 - Trinh Le - Graduated from University of Washington - currently pursuing Graduate work in Nursing

2004 - Perry Opal - Graduated from University of Washington with an unknown major

2003 - Emi Yorozu - Graduated from College Miseracordia with a nursing/physical therapy degree

2002 - Mersad Cavcic - Graduated from University of Washington with an Electrical Engineering degree

2001 - Ronda Isaacson - Graduated from Corban College with a degree in Social Work

2000 – Vanessa Murphy – Pierce College – Veterinary Medicine

1998 – Caroline Astvastarova

1997 – Diana Astvatsurova -

1996 – Sarah Shaver – Seattle University – Medicine

1995 – Huan Nguyen – University of Washington – Engineering

1994 – William Hooper – University of Washington or Western Washington University – Engineering

1993 – Corin Anderson – Washington State University or Seattle University – Math/Computer Science

1992 – Jessie Thompson – University of Washington – Psychiatry

1991 – Linda Hoskins – University of Washington – Biological sciences

1990 – Kristen Chesak – Kalamazoo College – Biology with a genetics emphasis

1987 – Peter Yim – Carnegie-Mellon University – Electrical Engineering/Computer Information

1985 – Steve Gratzer – Westminster College – Chemical Engineering

1984 – Darrell Chase – University of Washington

1983 – Wei Fai

1981 – Sue Baney – Washington State University – Ms. Baney was the original recipient of this award

This prestigious and fiercely competed for scholarship dates back to 1981, but we are unable to access all of the names of the award winners. If you have any additions or corrections to this list, please contact Mr. Renz. The award is given annually at graduation to the senior who has shown the most promise in the sciences. The recipients generally have taken most of the science courses offered at Foster High School. Science teachers nominate students and provide a general background on the student. Information on each candidate is then complied and provided to each of the department members for a final vote. Information shared includes overall GPA, grades in each science course and highest math course completed. Statements from the candidates are also collected and shared, along with intended school and major for post-secondary education.

The announcement of the recipient is then made as part of the graduation ceremony. This is the only departmental award that is also associated with a scholarship thanks to the generosity of the Strander Family.

Congratulations to all former award winners and those who were in contention. Good luck to future students.