by Drego Little, Learning Support Specialist/Literature and Writing Teacher At Rainier Scholars we try to maintain our integrity by asking the same thing of ourselves that we ask of our students — be scholars in habit, not merely in words. This involves...
Sometimes you meet people who clearly walk their talk. Paul Hollie easily falls into that category. Since 2017, he’s led the Social Impact Program at Premera Blue Cross, an organization committed to making healthcare work better, in this case, by investing in...
The vision of Rainier Scholars extends beyond college graduation by creating leaders who embrace the challenges facing our country and our world. Cultivating professional networks is a critical part of this process as our scholars build rewarding careers. The work of...
William Watson, Cohort 11, spoke of his Rainier Scholars journey at the 2017 Bricks & Books auction, co-hosted with Skanska. Good evening. My name is William Watson, and like Jayda, I am a proud Rainier Scholar. I am a junior at The...
Jayda Williams, Cohort 15, shared the story of her Rainier Scholars journey at the 2017 Bricks & Books auction, co-hosted with Skanska. Good evening. One of my favorite quotes from the founder of Rainier Scholars, Bob Hurlbut, is “Don’t...
This year 66 middle and high school scholars attended 34 different summer enrichment programs including 18 scholars who traveled outside the state of Washington to attend east and west coast summer boarding schools. Yary Villegas, Cohort 13 Class of 2021, Highline...
When it comes to identifying and developing a career pursuit, nothing beats real world experience. Internships are more than just something to put on your resume. They are a window into the world of work and how companies function. As our scholars gain professional...
My Field Work Insights –Marilyn Lopez, Academic Counselor As school visits with our scholars start winding down and I prepare to write mid-year student reports, I can’t help but admire our scholars. The range of questions that my students have posed and the...
Por Nicolas Correal Hoy les quiero presentar a mi compañero de trabajo Pablo. Llevo trabajando con Pablo más de 10 años. Él es una persona que como yo tiene un trabajo, paga una renta y le gusta ir a los partidos de los Sounders. Muchas veces nos encontrábamos a la...
By Cheyenne Brashear The words incarceration and restorative justice flow easily in conversation from Cheyenne Brashear, a Rainier Scholar and senior at The Bush School. As a young person, Cheyenne has a deeper understanding of the juvenile justice system than most...
