Congratulations 2024 Clark Brewington Academic Scholarship Recipients

Columbia Rural Electric Association (CREA) is proud to recognize three local High School seniors for their exceptional accomplishments as students and their outstanding commitment to their community with 4-year scholarships worth up to $12,000 to continue their education at the next level.

Stacia Bowen

Pomeroy High School

• 3.993 GPA
• Secretary, Vice President, President of Future Business Leaders of America
• President of FFA

Stacia will attend the University of Idaho and plans to study Human Resources Management.

“I am just so grateful for this scholarship. it is just a huge help. It’s going to take some of the financial stress off of going to college so I can focus on my studies. I am very thankful.”

Macy Chvatal

DeSales High School

• 3.873 GPA
• President/Treasurer of 4-H
• Student of the Year: Honors Biology and Computer Science

Macy will attend Washington State University and study Journalism and Animal Sciences.

“I’m extremely thankful to the membership of Columbia REA. This scholarship will help me achieve my academic goals and prepare me for my career and for being a good citizen of the world.”

Sophia Haugen

Sophia Haugen

Walla Walla High School

• 3.949 GPA
• AP Scholar with Honors and AP Scholar with Distinction from The AP College Board
• Dancer, Walla Walla Dance Co.

Sophia will attend Creighton University and will pursue a career as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

“This scholarship opens doors for me. I grew up around health care and my goal is to get a Nursing Degree. This will help me reach my dream and help me study and learn and achieve the career in patient care that I want.”