Ashland High Alumni Scholarship Recipients 2026

In Their Own Words”

Cianna Crosby - 2026

In their own words….

“Your generous contribution toward my financial needs means more to me than you will ever know. You are actively changing the lives of kids like me. Thank you so much!

With this scholarship, I will be attending Central Oregon Community College this September as a first-generation college student to pursue a career in nursing. I hope to use my education in a career where I can combine my love of nature with my passion for helping and healing others outdoors every day. I will also be living on campus, which is why this scholarship means so much to me in supporting both my goals and my well-being.”

Cianna will be attending Central Oregon Community College - Nursing (RN)

Seamus Spellman - 2026

In their own words…

“My goals are to pursue my interests in fire fighting and get the required certificates and knowledge needed to become a bicycle mechanic and eventually open my own shop. This scholarship allows me to have a relaxed mind going into my future knowing I am financially able to do what I really would love to pursue and become the person I would look up to when I was younger.”

Seamus will be attending Central Oregon Community College - Fire Science

Aliyah Sullivan - 2026

In their own words…

“Receiving the Ashland High Alumni Scholarship means pursuing my dreams to their absolute fullest. Thanks to the AHSAA, I have access to more options and pathways to embrace my potential entirely. “

Aliyah will be attending Oregon State University - Marketing

A thank you note from AHS Alumnus Deena Bounds to Branson's Chocolates, recognizing her donation of chocolate treats for goodie bags, with logos of Ashland High School Alumni Association and Branson's Chocolates.

Ashland High Alumni Scholarship Recipients 2025

In Their Own Words.”

Azaleah Davis Powell – 2025

Azaleah’s interests are in public relations and media.

Where do you want to be in 10 years? “I want to be working in a major city government as a PR director or in communications.”

Azaleah will be attending University of Oregon.

QUOTE:

“AHS has been a special place since my freshman year. Its a welcoming school with a strong sense of community, and intense spirit. With the help from this scholarship, I’m going to be able to go pursue higher education successfully, the kind of education that learning at AHS made me wish to continue. “

Azaleah Davis Powell, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025


Ire Grove – 2025

Ire’s interests are in law, government, and political science.

 Where do you want to be in 10 years? “I want to be living life to the fullest and succeeding by my own definition.”

Ire is attending Lewis & Clark College in Portland Oregon.

Ire Grove, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025

Vivian Martin - 2025

Vivian’s interests are to become a commercial pilot.

Where do you want to be in 10 years? “I envision myself to be flying Alaska or Delta airlines, depending on the fit. Either way, I want to be on a safety committee, as aviation safety is what got me interested in this career.”

Vivian is attending Central Oregon Community College in Bend Oregon.

QUOTE:

"Thank you so much Ashland High School Alumni for gifting me this scholarship. It truly means the world to have so many people believing in me and my dreams. I hope to one day pay it forward and give back to the high school and community just as all of you have."

Vivian G Martin, Scholarship Recipient, Class of 2025

Tim McCartney, from the class of 1958, playing a trumpet at a reunion event.