Firefighters award scholarships

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2878 has awarded scholarships to eight students. Seven of the awards go to a high school senior at each of the seven high schools in the area.

 

The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 2878 has awarded scholarships to eight students. Seven of the awards go to a high school senior at each of the seven high schools in the area. The eighth scholarship goes to a son or daughter of one of the organization’s members. The scholarships encourage community service.

Now in its 16th year, the program has given more than $52,000 to area students.

Students receiving scholarships are: Colton Green, Cedarcrest High School; Julia Troy, Eastside Catholic High School; Elijah Nicholson, Eastlake High School; Katherine Chun, Issaquah High School; Stephanie Hays, Liberty High School; Jordan Koellen, of Mt. Si High Schoo; Jordan Boyle, Skyline High School; and Philip Trubee (family member), The Overlake School.