Ulakaia Center

Jul 14, 2025

2025 Aleut Picnic Recap

The Aleut Picnic was a huge success with over 500 attendees showing up! Shareholders and descendants had a chance to listen to our 2025 board candidate speeches, shop our Unangax̂ artists and vendors, watch a dance performance by APIA Culture Camp dancers, and eat some good BBQ food. For the first time we were able to provide a dedicated family friendly area with a bouncy house, bubble station, coloring, and more!

Qaĝaasakung to our volunteers, Unangax̂ artists and vendors, APIA culture camp dancers, and everyone who made this event possible.

2025 Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations to all this year’s academic year scholarship recipients! We admire your dedication and are proud of your hard work as you continue to pursue your goals. Your commitment inspires us all!

Aleut congratulates all scholarship recipients, special honorees, and students who achieved a GPA of 3.50 or higher in the 2024 Fall term! We admire your dedication and are proud of your hard work in pursuing your goals.

Honors
  • Joshua Beers, Mechanical Engineering – University of Washington Tacoma
  • Avery Fouts, General Studies – Southern New Hampshire University
  • Mei Lin Hambley, Biochemistry – University of Victoria
  • McKenzie Mack, Business – Navarro College
  • Brittany Nielsen, Christian Studies – Grand Canyon University
  • Tiffany Roehl, Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Charter College
  • Dakota Walker, Human Services – University of Alaska Anchorage
Exceptional
  • Candy Rose Anderson, Psychology – University of Cebu Main Campus
  • Max Meisner, Computer Sciences – Western Governor’s University
  • Bronte Smith, Nursing – University of Providence
  • Taylor Sturdevant, Nursing – South Puget Sound Community College
Part-Time
  • Joelle Alger, Science – Klamath Community College
  • Elizabeth Brown, Health Education – Arizona State University
  • Logan Dushkin, Mechanical Engineering – Colorado School of Mines
  • Trinity Elgarico, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Alexandra George, Business – The University of Akron
  • Kristyn Henderson, Mental Health Counseling – The University of Akron
  • Georgia Kashevarof, Business – Alaska Pacific University
  • Hayden Kuzakin, Electrical Engineering – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Angelena Lekanoff, History – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Summer Mack, Respiratory Therapy – Mat-Su Community College
Part-Time Cont.
  • Savanna Maxon, Biology – Wilkes University
  • Kanesia McGlashan-Price, Film & TV – Institute of American Indian arts
  • Sarah Miles, Health Science – Alaska Pacific University
  • Grace Pedersen, Education – University of Alaska Southeast
  • Iliodor Philemonof III, Business – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Marlee Sperle, Ministry Leadership – Mid-America Christian University
  • Anna Stedman, Nutrition – Arizona State University
  • TeShonda Thomas, Nursing – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Carter Uttecht, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Braden Waddill, Construction Science – Harding University
  • Briley Waddill, Business – Harding University
  • Mallorie Wilson, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Health Sciences – University of Alaska Anchorage
Graduate
  • Selah Kone, Indigenous and Rural Health – Montana State University
  • Kyler Mack, Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training – University of Montana
  • Taytum Robinson, Anthropology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Samantha Torres-Taylor, Law – Seattle University School of Law
  • Isaiah Wales, Undeclared – Shoreline Community College
  • Zianna Weston, Social Work – University of Kentucky
Honors
  • Joshua Beers, Social Sciences – University of Washinton Tacoma
  • Rachel Denham, Speech Pathology – University of Oregon
  • Trinity Elgarico, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Noah Samuelson, Aviation Maintenance Technology – Portland Community College
  • Brooklyn Spencer, Linguistics – Lane Community College
  • Justin Spiller, Psychology – University of Washington
  • Anna Stedman, Nutrition – Arizona State University
Exceptional
  • Jacole Gronholdt, Health Education – Bellevue College
  • Logan Hope, Business – Western Governors University
  • Elaina Mack, Kinesiology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Janelle Philemonoff, Culinary Arts – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Logan Thompson, Food and Beverage Industry Management – Johnson and Wales University
  • Mallorie Wilson, Medicine – University of Alaska Anchorage
Achievement
  • Elizabeth Brown, Healthcare Administration & Policy – Arizona State University
  • Rishi Burt-Iyer, Management Information Systems – Western Washington University
  • Taylor Davis, Business – Washington State University
  • Mika McWilliams, Business – Nevada State University
Merit
  • Jordan Standifer, Business – Charter College
Part-Time
  • Faith Houston, Criminal Justice – Umpqua Community College
  • Summer Mack, Respiratory Therapy – Matsu Community College
  • Adam Merculieff, Natural Resources Management – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • TeShonda Thomas, Nursing – University of Alaska Anchorage
Graduate
  • Kristyn George, Mental Health Counseling – The University of Akron
  • Kyle Meisner, Marketing – Western Governors University
  • Erica Parker, Environmental Policy and Management – University of California Davis
  • Phillip Pletnikoff, Project Management – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Karen Ravenscroft, Education – Western Governors University
  • Tiera Schroeder, Clinical-Community Psychology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Joanne Wathen, Education – St. Mary’s College of California
  • Zianna Weston, Social Work – University of Kentucky
High-School Advance Credits
  • Ashley Kushin, Nursing – University of Alaska Anchorage
Summer 2025 Special Honors Scholarships

Aleut congratulates all scholarship recipients, special honorees, and students who achieved a GPA of 3.50 or higher in the 2024 Fall term! We admire your dedication and are proud of your hard work in pursuing your goals.

Honors
  • Joshua Beers, Mechanical Engineering – University of Washington Tacoma
  • Avery Fouts, General Studies – Southern New Hampshire University
  • Mei Lin Hambley, Biochemistry – University of Victoria
  • McKenzie Mack, Business – Navarro College
  • Brittany Nielsen, Christian Studies – Grand Canyon University
  • Tiffany Roehl, Diagnostic Medical Sonography – Charter College
  • Dakota Walker, Human Services – University of Alaska Anchorage
Exceptional
  • Candy Rose Anderson, Psychology – University of Cebu Main Campus
  • Max Meisner, Computer Sciences – Western Governor’s University
  • Bronte Smith, Nursing – University of Providence
  • Taylor Sturdevant, Nursing – South Puget Sound Community College
Part-Time
  • Joelle Alger, Science – Klamath Community College
  • Elizabeth Brown, Health Education – Arizona State University
  • Logan Dushkin, Mechanical Engineering – Colorado School of Mines
  • Trinity Elgarico, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Alexandra George, Business – The University of Akron
  • Kristyn Henderson, Mental Health Counseling – The University of Akron
  • Georgia Kashevarof, Business – Alaska Pacific University
  • Hayden Kuzakin, Electrical Engineering – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Angelena Lekanoff, History – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Summer Mack, Respiratory Therapy – Mat-Su Community College
Part-Time Cont.
  • Savanna Maxon, Biology – Wilkes University
  • Kanesia McGlashan-Price, Film & TV – Institute of American Indian arts
  • Sarah Miles, Health Science – Alaska Pacific University
  • Grace Pedersen, Education – University of Alaska Southeast
  • Iliodor Philemonof III, Business – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Marlee Sperle, Ministry Leadership – Mid-America Christian University
  • Anna Stedman, Nutrition – Arizona State University
  • TeShonda Thomas, Nursing – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Carter Uttecht, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Braden Waddill, Construction Science – Harding University
  • Briley Waddill, Business – Harding University
  • Mallorie Wilson, Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Health Sciences – University of Alaska Anchorage
Graduate
  • Selah Kone, Indigenous and Rural Health – Montana State University
  • Kyler Mack, Integrative Physiology and Athletic Training – University of Montana
  • Taytum Robinson, Anthropology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Samantha Torres-Taylor, Law – Seattle University School of Law
  • Isaiah Wales, Undeclared – Shoreline Community College
  • Zianna Weston, Social Work – University of Kentucky
Spring 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Honors
  • Joshua Beers, Social Sciences – University of Washinton Tacoma
  • Rachel Denham, Speech Pathology – University of Oregon
  • Trinity Elgarico, Business – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Noah Samuelson, Aviation Maintenance Technology – Portland Community College
  • Brooklyn Spencer, Linguistics – Lane Community College
  • Justin Spiller, Psychology – University of Washington
  • Anna Stedman, Nutrition – Arizona State University
Exceptional
  • Jacole Gronholdt, Health Education – Bellevue College
  • Logan Hope, Business – Western Governors University
  • Elaina Mack, Kinesiology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Janelle Philemonoff, Culinary Arts – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Logan Thompson, Food and Beverage Industry Management – Johnson and Wales University
  • Mallorie Wilson, Medicine – University of Alaska Anchorage
Achievement
  • Elizabeth Brown, Healthcare Administration & Policy – Arizona State University
  • Rishi Burt-Iyer, Management Information Systems – Western Washington University
  • Taylor Davis, Business – Washington State University
  • Mika McWilliams, Business – Nevada State University
Merit
  • Jordan Standifer, Business – Charter College
Part-Time
  • Faith Houston, Criminal Justice – Umpqua Community College
  • Summer Mack, Respiratory Therapy – Matsu Community College
  • Adam Merculieff, Natural Resources Management – University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • TeShonda Thomas, Nursing – University of Alaska Anchorage
Graduate
  • Kristyn George, Mental Health Counseling – The University of Akron
  • Kyle Meisner, Marketing – Western Governors University
  • Erica Parker, Environmental Policy and Management – University of California Davis
  • Phillip Pletnikoff, Project Management – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Karen Ravenscroft, Education – Western Governors University
  • Tiera Schroeder, Clinical-Community Psychology – University of Alaska Anchorage
  • Joanne Wathen, Education – St. Mary’s College of California
  • Zianna Weston, Social Work – University of Kentucky
High-School Advance Credits
  • Ashley Kushin, Nursing – University of Alaska Anchorage
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