20 www.wpma.com / Fall 2026 Association Information Congratulations to these five outstanding scholars who completed their WPMA Scholarship during the last year. Since 1990, the WPMA Scholarship Foundation has been proud to support the educational goals of students from WPMA member companies. We are excited to celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to seeing where their education takes them next. Emily Perry WPMA Accounts Payable and Scholarship Coordinator Celebrating Our Scholarship Graduates Allen Michalski—New Mexico | Awarded 2022 Allen Michalski completed his Bachelor of Film and Digital Arts with a concentration in animation. His education has helped him grow both technically as a filmmaker and through the professional connections he has made with classmates and colleagues. “As far as future aspirations I plan on going abroad after college to work in Japan as an animator.” What's the Rylee Johnston—Washington | Awarded 2022 Rylee Johnston completed her degree with a major in Health Studies and a minor in Biology. As she looks toward her next chapter, she is exploring opportunities that could combine her STEM background with an interest in law. Rylee is excited to continue discovering what direction her education and interests will take her. “I was able to travel over the summer this year and it was such a magical time. I love home but getting to experience new places and cultures was such a dream, and I cannot wait to keep experi- encing new things in the future!” Gabriel Ramos—Idaho | Awarded 2023 Gabriel Ramos enjoyed his final year of college and discovered a career path that sparked his interest. Through his coursework and an internship creating and marketing custom apparel, he found his passion for marketing. Gabriel is excited to graduate and begin the next chapter of his life. “When I began my Junior year, I was unsure of which direction in business I wanted to go and by the end, I have decided that marketing sparks my interest.”
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