Village High School Senior receives Juanita Haugen Scholarship

The scholarship was created to honor the memory of Juanita Haugen, founder of the collaborative, who died in 2007 due to cancer. Mrs. Haugen was a former president not only of the local school board, but also of the California School Boards Association. Students from each of the Pleasanton high schools’ graduating classes is eligible to apply for one of the annual awards.

The awards were selected based on the applicant’s commitment to the values of the Community of Character, their experiences, and things they’ve overcome as well as their service to their school, family and community.

Tyler Dawe, a senior at Village High School was selected as the recipient of the award.

Tyler has been at Village High School since he was a sophomore and has THRIVED at Village High School. Graduating with a 3.64 GPA. Tyler’s mother is Tina Rose of Pleasanton.

Tyler is a pleasure to have on the Village High School campus. He has a great personality of being very compassionate and caring. He is kind, smart, leads by example and is a perfect example of a student who embodies the character traits that Juanita Haugen valued.

As a Leadership student, when there’s a difficult conversation he’s been able to help shed light on the bigger picture, see all sides of issues and bring people together. He doesn’t go with the easy answer, he always wants to do the right thing. He’s soft spoken, but when he sees something that needs to be done Tyler always steps up.

He’s found a niche for baking in Village High School’s catering class - he’s helped bake amazing desserts for many events. Every Village teacher who has interacted with Tyler has enjoyed having him in class. He’s inquisitive and productive. Always looking for ways to learn. We’re all thrilled that Tyler will be continuing his education and can’t wait to see what he does next!

Previously announced were recipients from Amador Valley High School and Foothill High School.

From Amador Valley: Tony Wang and Shree Billa. From Foothill: Isaac Gavino and Arian Moghni

Their profiles are highlighted at: www.CommunityOfCharacter.org

The scholarship recipients will be honored at the Annual Luncheon scheduled for May 17, which also honors other community members for their character and service.

Donations made to the scholarship funds are used to increase the number of awards as well as the amount of the scholarship. The Juanita Haugen scholarship is unique as it focuses on character and service. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THIS SCHOLARSHIP: Go to www.CommunityOfCharacter.org/scholarships (click on the circle to “Donate”)