Profiles & Success Stories
Ramy Brooks
“As a non-traditional student, I have had to juggle
the demands of being a husband and father who has to provide for his family and
also the demands of being a full-time student. The scholarships that I have received
from the Doyon Foundation, along with other scholarships like the CH2MHill scholarship
that I heard of through the Foundation newsletter, have made it possible for me
to pursue my education.”
Amy Gustafson
“I think that being determined is two-thirds of the
work; just keeping your goals clear helps you recognize all and any problems that
arise.”
Charles Ralston
Doyon Foundation congratulates student Charles Ralston,
who was one of seven winners in the recent Native Insight: Thoughts on Recession,
Recovery & Opportunity writing competition.
Agatha Erickson
"I’m graduating debt-free. The Doyon Foundation has
helped me extensively. Thank you to Doyon and all who supported me.”
Bernice “Avu” Dahl
"Without the funding from the Doyon Foundation and
others, I would not have been able to attend school."
Samantha Smith
"I encourage students to explore jobs and take on
summer internship opportunities in their field of interest. Once you have focus,
and short-term and long-term goals, your education goes a lot smoother."
Jacqueline Esai
"I think Alaska’s students are a field of potential
that local businesses and individuals do well to cultivate. After all, the students
of today are the employees and employers of tomorrow."
Cecelia Grant
"I feel more secure knowing there is an organization
such as Doyon that is dedicated to assisting students financially."
Matt Calhoun
"I am thankful and grateful for the Doyon Foundation
believing in their students by investing in our education."
Brittni Guyton
"Doyon Foundation’s assistance would be a great asset
in helping me to fulfill my goals and finish my education."
Nadine Carroll
Nadine Carroll witnessed all the excitement of the
2009 presidential inauguration first-hand.
Lee DeWilde
"I appreciate that Doyon supported a non-traditional
student. They gave a 35-year-old man a second chance to get a four-year degree."
Michael Ervin
“Education is important because it’s hard to have
a successful career without an education. If I didn’t have the education, I wouldn’t
have done well in the academy and be where I’m at today.”
Congratulations to New Grads
Doyon Foundation students Todd Malamute and Charles Esmailka graduated on November
14 from the Law Enforcement Academy at the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Tanana
Valley Campus. Both Malamute and Esmailka recently accepted positions with Doyon
Universal Services, as part of the Denali Project in Tok. Please join Doyon Foundation
in congratulating our two newest graduates!
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Amanda Attla
“There are many Doyon shareholders that need to further
their education and have a future. Doyon Foundation gives us that future.”
Roberta Ward
“I feel that I can actually improve the health of
an individual or a family one small step at a time. There is no other work that
I would rather do.
Nazune Menka
“Keeping education affordable is important so that
historically lower-economic families can become self-sufficient and successful.”
Jessie Bergman-David
"Without their support, I most likely would not be
where I am. I am already looking forward to the day when I can be a contributor
and give a little of what I have been so fortunate to receive back."
Arthur Stevens
"Without the help of my corporation, my education
would not be possible. With the help that I have received, I can continue to further
my education and set a good example for my people."
Kailey Jo Erickson
"Independence is so important to me, and the Doyon
Foundation has helped me succeed as an individual person. It is hard to pay for
school without getting into debt, and debt is a big problem in the world today.
By receiving the Doyon scholarship, I am able to pay for school without going into
debt. I am extremely grateful for their generosity.”
Stuart Grant
Tanana College Grad Qualifies for Elite Boston Marathon.
By Ginger Placeres
Published in the July 2008 issue of The Council
Tiffani Ivey
“By supporting the Doyon Foundation and the Morris
Thompson Scholarship Fund, individuals may help better the lives of other Alaska
Natives, and what could be more rewarding?”
Sigourney Walker
“Knowing that the corporation believes in me and supports
my education goals feels great!”
Greg Bringhurst
“It's important to pay attention to what's going on,
and speak up on things that are going to impact your life.”
Mick Aney
“Get started early. Even when people tell you you’re
too young or too inexperienced, keep pushing and make things happen for yourself.
Success won’t just happen for everyone – success comes to those who work for it.”
Michelle Garrett
“If you don’t know what you are doing or what you
want in life, you just have to keep trying new things until you find yourself.”
Janna Gurtler
“Doyon is also important to me because the Foundation
helps me continue my education.”
Amber Kocsis
“Receiving the Morris Thompson memorial scholarship
is an incredible honor for me. It shows me that others believe in my ability and
leadership qualities and induces me to push myself to achieve more and give back
to our community.”
Donne Harris-Fleagle
“I want to encourage the older student such as myself
to attain a degree. As a non-traditional student, it is much harder, but the bright
side is that I believe older students are more determined and more focused.”
Kimberly Carlo
“I feel privileged and honored to receive a scholarship
from Doyon Foundation. Knowing I have the corporation behind me makes me feel good.”
Dr. Joshua Gurtler
“The Doyon Foundation has been a source of financial
and moral support for me during the past 13 years of college.”
Belinda Burk Jaeger
“Doyon Foundation support has been vital to my success
while in school. They have supported me through scholarships and ongoing moral support.”
Jamey Lee Stoddard
“I can never thank Doyon enough. The financial support
I received allowed me to focus entirely on my school work, which allowed me to get
the great grades I did.”
Fred Campbell
“Stay with it and work really hard. You need to have
a little ability, but when it comes down to it, hard work is the big thing.”
Misty Nelson
“I have had to take out very few loans with the help
of Doyon. It is important for us to support Doyon because without our support, they
cannot support us.”
Cody Stanley
“The support has been amazing. It’s giving people
a chance to do something that they otherwise wouldn’t do.”
Rita Pierce
“Doyon’s scholarship has allowed me to pay for parking,
the costly student health fee, books, and extra classes each semester to finish
my degree on time. Thanks for your belief in my efforts and your support.”
Larissa Sommer
“The Foundation has contributed to many individuals
throughout its existence and those individuals’ growth and success can, in part,
be attributed to the help of the Foundation.”
Judith Evans
“Being a single parent and attending school creates
many challenges and opportunities for growth. The funding alleviates other problems
that may be keeping me from fully focusing on my studies.”
Ethan Nelson
“Not knowing what learning experiences are waiting
around the corner is one of the most valuable assets a career can ever offer.”
Josh Huhndorf
“I owe it to all the people of Doyon to follow through
with my goals and one day return as a physician for our people.”
Janna Avner
Doyon shareholder Janna Avner connected with colleges
and cultures at College Horizons workshop.
Ashley Stickman
Doyon shareholder Ashley Stickman received Gates Millennium
Scholarship.