Multi-Ethnic Programs

Ames Scholarship

Meet the Newest Ames Scholars

Since the first group of Ames Scholars arrived at Seattle Pacific University in 2002, 60 students have been offered Ames Scholarships. The first Scholars to graduate became part of the SPU Class of 2005.

 

Below meet the newest Ames Scholars, a group of young leaders who will one day be part of the SPU Class of 2013.

 

DeAndre Anderson

High School: Clover Park High School
Hometown: Lakewood, WA
Major: Pre-Law

Dre jumped into campus life with both feet. He debuted on the SPU stage in the fall theatre production of “On the Verge.” He is a Bridges Ambassador in Emerson Hall, coordinating programs designed to engage students in conversations around global issues and cross cultural relationships. He is also involved in the Black Student Union and intramurals, and is a radio host for KSPU. In high school, Dre was on the debate team, played football and basketball, was involved with chess and the Asian American club, and was ASB Interclub President.

Orion Berg

High School/Community College: Evergreen/South Seattle
Hometown: Seattle — White Center, WA
Major: Psychology

Orion likes the small classes at SPU and professors who are genuinely nice and interested in their students. He completed his associate of arts degree through Running Start and was able to start SPU this fall with junior status. He’s an Emerson Hall resident and works on campus in the mailing center. In high school, he played football and was involved in Key Club. For fun, Orion likes to play video games and to sleep! Orion likes psychology because he likes to figure out what makes people “work” the way they do from the inside out, and what can be done to put them back together in a way that will better the world.

Christian Bravo

High School: Kent-Meridian High School
Hometown: Kent, WA

Major: Business, Music

Christian Bravo has a vision of creating new sound for Christian music from the cultures of the world. He enjoys his classes and all of the people at SPU who encourage his goals. He was selected to be a member of the SPU Worship Arts Ensemble and is in the Men’s Choir and Gospel Choir. In high school, Christian was involved in DREAM (Dare Racial Equality Amongst Man), Mecha, and the Music Tech and Theater Tech programs. Christian loves the friendly and positive community at SPU.

 

Syrron Crutch

High School: Lincoln High School
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Major: Pre-Business/Accounting

Syrron was featured in a newsletter of the Independent Colleges of Washington. Quoted, he said, “I wanted to attend college for the simple fact that I wanted to be the best I could be. Furthering my education would help make that dream come true. Although I’m still determining what I want to do for a living, whatever it is I’d like to give back to the community and help children who are determined to achieve their dreams.” At SPU, Syrron has been involved in MOSAIC club, Black Student Union, and intramurals, and he enjoys living in Ashton Hall at the highest point of elevation on the campus.

 

Amber Dickson

High School: Bethel High School
Hometown: Spanaway, WA
Major: Psychology Minor: Theology

Amber’s major and minor are in line with her career goal of incorporating psychology into wherever God leads her to minister. Amber completed her associate of arts degree through Running Start and started at SPU with junior status. Although she only has two years ahead at SPU, Amber plans on studying abroad in Australia, making life-long friends, and continuing to deepen her faith. She was the salutatorian at Bethel High School and was involved in cheer, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and her church.

 

Brad John

High School: Mariner High School
Hometown: Everett, WA
Major: Political Science

Brad is happy to be attending SPU. He loves living in Seattle, especially the good food, culture, and activities available for college students. In high school, Brad was the captain of both cross country and track, student body vice president, and involved in the clubs Students Promoting Equality and Knowledge, and Undoing Racism. He hopes to start a club at SPU for Native American students and study politics to help him pursue just solutions for issues affecting Native Americans. He attends Generation Church and is involved in MOSAIC club and Ashton Hall activities.

 

JeVon'e Sims

High School: Lincoln High School
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Major: Electrical Engineering

Participants in SPU’s intramural program might see JeVon’e refereeing a game, checking out equipment, or playing basketball on the “A” team. He’s also a member of the infamous 6th Ashton orange men who help raise the volume at Falcon basketball games. In high school, JeVon’e worked for Metro Parks and Recreation as a referee, scorekeeper, and umpire, and played on multiple basketball teams in the Tacoma AAU league. JeVon’e likes how nice everyone is at SPU.

Shermika Smith

High School: Roosevelt High School
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Intended Major: Nursing, Psychology

Mika is carrying on the SPU tradition in her family, following her grandmother, uncle, and cousins, who were all Seattle Pacific students. In high school, Mika was a member of the Student Equity Council, which planned the MLK Assembly and Diversity Week celebration, and worked at Powerful Voices, an organization seeking to develop self-confidence and leadership in young women. Currently, she works at the NELA Center for Student Success, helping high school students and their families realize the dream of a college education. After graduation, Mika would like to go to graduate school and ultimately start a medical practice providing health care to low income families.

 

 

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