Lake Schools

On June 10, a total of 634 Lake Stevens High School students proudly received their diplomas.Among them, this year’s graduates distinguished themselves by earning more than $2.5 million in scholarships and awards. Their ambitions span a wide spectrum, from aspiring engineers, economists, and mathematicians to future educators, dental hygienists, and scientists. Additionally, several students have committed to serve our country in the Armed Forces.

Every year we honor the top scholars from the Lake Stevens High School graduating class.The Class of 2025 had 16 students tie for top honors! Each of these students maintained perfect 4.0 GPAs. That means they have never received less than an “A” on a report card in grades 9-12.

Sasha Atwood will attend Washington State University where she will study computer science. She is the daughter of Yoyo and Jim Atwood. She attended school in Japan before attending Lake Stevens Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Sasha would like to thank her Dad for never giving up on her, and always supporting her. Switching from a fully-Japanese school to an American school was challenging.

Sarah Carpenter will attend the University of Washington where she will study biology. She is the daughter of Patricia and Jeremiah Carpenter. She attended Sunnycrest Elementary School, North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Sarah would like to thank her parents, sister, and grandma for their support throughout the years. She would also like to thank her teachers for their guidance.

Averie Clopp will attend Everett Community College and then SUNY Albany where she will study anthropology. She is the daughter of Kristen and Gregory Clopp. She attended elementary school on the east coast before coming to Lake Stevens Middle School and Sky Valley in Monroe School District. It’s been difficult for Averie to get where she is because of her autism, but she’s happy to have made it here. Her cat has been her best supporter, and she thanks her family as well.

Olivia Fast will attend Central Washington University where she will study English education. She is the daughter of Candice and Ryan Fast. She attended Highland Elementary School, North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Olivia is thankful to her friends, family—especially her sister—and her teachers. She wouldn’t be where she is today without their support.

Arianna Gomez will attend Western Washington University where she will study mathematics. She is the daughter of Angela and Albert Gomez. She attended schools in California before coming to Lake Stevens Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. She would like to thank her teachers for being understanding and willing to take the time to help her understand concepts; her parents for supporting her and encouraging her to do her best; and her friends for reminding her that it’s also important to have fun during the school year.

Georgiy Lapin will attend the University of Washington where he will study applied and computational math sciences. He is the son of Alfia Khalioullina and Sergey Lapin. He attended elementary and middle school in another district before coming to Cavelero Mid High School. Georgiy is grateful to his parents for their unwavering support and the sacrifices they made to help him achieve his goals.

Claire Mackintosh will attend Brigham Young University, but she hasn’t yet decided what she’ll study. She is the daughter of Kendra and Richard Mackintosh. She attended Highland Elementary School, North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Claire would like to thank her family for their constant love and support in every aspect of her life.

Sahib Malhi will attend the University of Washington Foster School of Business where he will study business administration. He is the son of Harjit Singh and Kuldeep Kaur. He attended Sunnycrest Elementary School, North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Sahib would like to thank his sister Navi and brother Amar.

Casey Mooney will attend Western Michigan University where she will study nutrition and dietetics. She is the daughter of Kendra and Martin Mooney. She attended Hillcrest Elementary School, Lake Stevens Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Casey spent all of her academic years in Lake Stevens and she is deeply grateful for the education she received. Lake Stevens School District teachers have truly been amazing.

Addison Newby will attend Eastern Washington University where she will study dental hygiene. She is the daughter of Rachel and Brandon Newby. She attended Hillcrest Elementary School, Lake Stevens Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Addison played basketball throughout high school, actively volunteered in her community and was able to travel to Africa to help host a kids camp for orphans.

Sean O’Malley will attend Brigham Young University where he will study electrical engineering. He is the son of Sabrina and C.G. O’Malley. He attended Highland Elementary School, North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Before attending college Sean will be serving a mission in Piura, Peru for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He would like to thank all of his teachers and coaches for showing him how to find the joy in learning.

Kelcy Osterberg will attend the University of Washington where she will study chemical engineering. She is the daughter of Tiffany Lock-Osterberg and Tim Osterberg. She attended Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School, North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. She would like to thank her parents, friends, and teachers for their endless support throughout her high school career. She wouldn’t be where she is without each and every one of them.

Riley Prahl will attend Everett Community College before transferring to Washington State University. She will study economics. She is the daughter of Katie and Doug Prahl. She attended Mt. Pilchuck Elementary School, North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. She would like to thank her family and friends for always supporting her.

Carys Rich will attend Whitworth University to study secondary education. Carys’ parents are Tara and Christopher Rich. Carys attended Highland Elementary, homeschool, North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Carys is thankful to her mom, dad, and twin for always encouraging hard work and excellence. This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without their support and love.

Dani Scoville will attend Texas A&M University where she will study applied mathematics. She is the daughter of Kerilyn and Dan Scoville. She attended elementary school in Texas before coming to North Lake Middle School and Cavelero Mid High School. Dani would like to thank all of her math teachers in LSSD and Running Start for supporting her and encouraging her enthusiasm.

Owen Stults will attend Concordia University Irvine where he will study mathematics and chemistry. He is the son of Tyleen and Don Stults. He attended St. Peter’s Lutheran School and Cavelero Mid High School. Owen would like to thank his parents and siblings for their constant support, and God for the countless blessings he has given him.