b' 2025 Scholarship Foundation RecipientsMACY GRAICHENWilcox & Flegel, Washington (Marketer) To me, and respectful. What stands the valueout the most is her mature of a higherand honest character. She education hasis trustworthy, reliable and always involved in activities never been inhere at R.A Long. question.Ive nev- After school, Macy could er looked at going tooften be found on the volley-college as an option,ball court, where she played only the natural nexta key role on the varsity step to prepare me forteam for the last three years, the future that I envisionand served as team captain for myself, wrote Macy Graichen, scholarship recipientduring her senior season. from Longview, WA. Macy applied for the WPMA Schol- Her athletic talents extended arship through Wilcox and Flegel,beyond the volleyball court, where her father Rick Graichenas she also competed in track works as the Director of Marketing.and tennis, earning varsity Macy recently graduated fromletters in all three sports. R.A Long High School where sheMacys dedication to both academics and athletics earned her the excelled in a rigorous class sched- Scholar Athlete award all four years of high school.ule of AP and collegeIn her spare time, Macy enjoys staying activecredit classes. Herwhether shes playing pickleball, going for a run, or hard work and studyworking out at the gym. She also cherishes time spent placed her at the topwith family and friends whenever she gets the chance. of her class of overHer favorite place to be is anywhere near the beach.200 students with a 4.0 GPA and the honorThis fall, Macy plans to attend Washington State of being named Valedictorian. During school MacyUniversity to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering, with was always willing to share her knowledge and loveaspirations to one day work in the field of bioengineer-for learning. Lacey Grady, Language arts teachering. I see myself striving in the world of medicine as at R.A. Long High School, commented Macyan innovator and leading the way in the bioengineering has often been the go-to student for helping otherfield, Macy said. I see myself close to family in the students in class. Students know Macy, rather thanPNW and married one day with a family of my own. It giving her peers the answer, will provide help in aall starts with earning a degree in engineering. I want way that teaches them and guides them to a greaterto be a part of devising innovative solutions to todays understanding on their own.most pressing healthcare challenges.Macys other academic achievements include being a member The WPMA Scholarship Foundation wholeheartedly agrees with of the National Honor Society, a WSU Regents Scholar andher teacher who wrote, Macy is a driven student who values twice-named student ofher education and prioritizes her future, and shes an incred-the month. Starting in herible human being with an freshman year, Macy wasunmatched brightness to an active member in heroffer the world. We extend schools Associated Studentour sincere congratulations Body, organizing and leadingto Macy Graichen on her service projects for her peers.outstanding achievements. ASB leader, Josh Donald- With her love of learning, son wrote, She has put indedication to others, and countless hours of service tounwavering determination, not only her school but herwe are confident that Macy community. Macy is a trulyhas a bright future ahead and remarkable young womanwill make a lasting impact that is extremely hardworkingwherever she goes. S14 www.wpma.com / Summer 2025'