OSEA Chapter 10 awards scholarships

Published 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 5, 2023

HERMISTON — A pair of 2023 Hermiston High School graduates were awarded scholarships from Chapter 10 of the Oregon School Employees Association. Kendal Muniz and Xavier Mina will each receive $500.

Muniz earned four medical certifications during her time in high school and plans to continue her studies in the health care field, with a goal of becoming a pediatric nurse specializing in oncology. Her union member sponsor was Adrian Muniz.

Mina plans to study computer science at Blue Mountain Community College and then continue at a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree in software engineering. His career goal is to work as a software engineer for a technology company. His union sponsor was Erika Esparza.

OSEA is a labor union that represents educational employees throughout Oregon. Chapter 10 includes classified employees who work in supporting roles in the Hermiston School District.

The local chapter offers educational scholarships each year to chapter members and graduating seniors who are related to a chapter member. For more information about the OSEA, visit www.osea.org.