Two outstanding seniors at Gladstone High School will continue to be classmates at George Fox University after winning full-ride scholarships.
Fynn Brechbiel and JJ Afalava both received Act Six scholarships to get full-tuition, full-need scholarships worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. This program provides leadership training for emerging community leaders who want to use their college education to make a difference on campus and in their communities at home.
According to the scholarship program’s criteria, Act Six scholars must be committed to anti-racism, compelled to work for justice and equity, passionate about learning, eager to foster intercultural relationships, willing to step out of their comfort zones, committed to serving those around them, and ready to make a difference on campus and at home. Act Six’s selection process also places high value on applicants’ teamwork, critical thinking, communication skills and academic potential.
Both GHS students navigated a rigorous application process involving three different steps: the application itself, group and panel interviews.
GHS has had Act Six recipients in the past, but 2024 marks the first time in school history with two such recipients. Please join us in applauding these two gentlemen who are outstanding humans, students, leaders and world changers. They are absolutely deserving of this award.