ASB President Mya Morales Awarded SHS Alumni Fund’s Endowment Scholarship

Mya Morales is awarded the 2025 SHS Alumni Scholarship Fund Endowed Scholarship for her Academic Excellence and Leadership The Sunnyside community proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement by one of SHS’s finest. Mya Morales is a dedicated and passionate senior at Sunnyside High School and has been awarded this scholarship for her outstanding academic performance and exemplary leadership qualities.

Mya Morales proudly poses with her WSU Cougars banner, ready to embark on her academic journey at Washington State University in Pullman this fall. Go Cougars!

Mya is the daughter of Martin and Alma Morales. She has distinguished herself not only as an exemplary student but also as a leader in various school activities and community services. She has been accepted to Washington State University, where she plans to major in Biology and become a pediatrician.

Throughout her high school career, Mya has made significant contributions to her school and community. She has held numerous leadership positions, including serving as the Sierra Vista Middle School ASB President and the Sunnyside High School ASB President. Additionally, her involvement in athletics is noteworthy, as she lettered in volleyball and received several accolades, including “Most Improved” and “Most Valuable” Player.

Beyond her academic and athletic pursuits, Ms. Morales's commitment to community service is commendable. She was a 1st Princess in the Miss Sunnyside Scholarship Program, a representative for the Rotary Noon and Daybreak, and a Unified Partner Player in the Special Olympics.

"I've faced challenges that have shaped who I am today. My experiences have taught me the importance of responsibility and resilience, and I am committed to making a difference in the lives of others."

"I am incredibly honored to receive this scholarship," Mya said. "As a first-generation Latina and the daughter of immigrant parents, I've faced challenges that have shaped who I am today. My experiences have taught me the importance of responsibility and resilience, and I am committed to making a difference in the lives of others."

This scholarship recognizes not just academic achievement but also the character and leadership qualities that Mya consistently demonstrated throughout high school.

The Alumni Fund welcomes her as one of one of our newest alumna, and we realize that the sky is the limit for her!

Mya Morales was awarded "Most Improved" and also "Most Valuable" on the Volleyball Court.

Congratulations Mya Morales!

ABOUT THE SHS ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

For the last 10 years, the Alumni Association has received contributions from SHS Alumni, Sunnyside Community Members, Businesses, Parents and Friends of SHS, and the greater Sunnyside Community. We have invested these contributions in an Endowment Account.

We use the earnings and interest earned to award scholarships to deserving SHS Senior Graduates each year. As the Fund grows larger, the scholarships do too! This year, we increased the number of scholarships awarded from the Fund from two (2) to three (3) Scholarships and the amount of each scholarship from $2,500 to $3,000. We hope that as the Endowment grows, we can help more graduates reach their post-secondary goals.

Thank you to all of our Contributors!

GO GRIZZLIES!!