Congratulations, Class of 2026!

From the staff at PY+, we are so proud of you! Project Youth+ is celebrating 28 years of service in Southern Oregon, working in collaboration with local school districts, public agencies, parents, business partners, and community to create brighter futures for our youth.

Our work is only made possible through philanthropic support from our local community. Today, Project Youth+ serves 2,000 youth annually through 22 local school partners, with 79% of participants from low-income households. Our goals: connect youth with real world work experience, prepare youth for post-secondary opportunities, create safer communities, promote civic engagement, and unlock human potential.

The Class of 2026 was honored with 22 prestigious scholarships: 10 Ford Scholarships, 9 Renaissance Scholarships, and 3 Beat the Odds Scholarships. Thank you to all our local donors, business sponsors, and foundations whose generosity makes these awards possible.

Ashland High School: Andre Benion, Cianna Crosby, Cohen Marbeiter, Elijah Valencia, Heavyn Scherger, Hunter McCullough, Nathan Foy, Tigerlily Makani, Wessam Fathalla.

Armadillo Community Charter School: Alex Moore, Allan Massey, Alonso Perez-Cortez, Elijah Barron, Elijah Krusel-Plaza, Ivey Chase, Jonah Miller, Julian Alcala, Kallie Becker, Kenzi Henderson, Ngimal Temol, Shea Erickson, Taylor Renick, Tehya Fite, Trenton Sohnrey, Tyler Larson.

Butte Falls Charter School: Amber Bouse, Caelynn Henderson, Mark Cruse, Rowan Hatley, Violet Farnsworth.

Crater High School: Annabel Reed, Asa Oaks, Carlos Martines, Dalton Cash, Emanuell Mistic, Gracey Haines, Jaden Torres, Jakob Pritchett, Kara Mills, Keith Latham, Lukas Sacchi, Maximus Kendall, Molly Droesch, Osvaldo Vargas, Payton Busby, Raul Rangel, Sophia Howell, Trevor McIntosh, Zach Mireles.

Gladiola High School: Akosha Herod, Caleb Thomas, Cambrea Stark, Emma McGinnis, Evelyn Conway, Heidi Malone, Isabel Soto, Jaelyn Luster, Jayden Lucore, Larry White, Lilia Bartels, Logan Vierra, Lyra Cross, Madison Rodgers, Maleah Shaw, Mariana Salazar, Michael Spain, Miles Hendricks, Riley Miller, Ross Potter, Samantha Hunsaker, Samantha Stewart, Vivian Ablott, Zane McMasters.

Glendale High School: Alex Harper, Angelyn Pratt, Aurora Ryther, Brayden Mellow, Eli Davis, Juan Ramirez, Juan Sotelo, Kirsten Brown, Kylie Harris, Leah Simmons, Madison Manson, Malakye Bodine, Maya McMillen, Nolan Thompson, Sativa Woody.

Grants Pass High School: Adrian Diego-Rabago, AdrieAnna Dooley, Aidan Taylor, Aiden Evans, Aisilyn Boehm, Alex Chavez, Alexis Malone, Audrey Roetling, Austin Fuller, Ava Pruett, Bell Pepito, Bobby Dishmon, Brice Loghry, Cameron Coyle, Carter Jaroensri, Cassidee Pflum, Chloe Johnson, Cole Ireland, Conner Spiers, Dahlia LaRoche, Daniel Reynolds, Dayani Sarmiento, Elijah Dara, Exandra Puga, Gabriella Sewell, Isabela Cruz, Isaiah Campbell, Jayr Dominguez, Jenelle Smith, Jennafer Biggs, Josiah Vernoy, Juliana Kuang, Keira Scofield, Kevin Viruete, Landon Donahue, Leo Friend, Makayla Crawford, Marisol (Rubi) Madrigal, Melissa Miranda, Moon Castillo, Mya Simon, Rebecca Gavlik, Riley Barta, Seaira Moritz, Sierrah Morrocco, Simon Hoffwood, Sophia Ruelas-Carnell, Sophie Eaggleston, Taylor Henshall, Xander Aldrich, Zach Lippert, Zeke Pries, Zoe Marcus, Zoey Arata.

Hidden Valley High School: Abbeigh Cornelison, Addison Musillo, Aidriana Orellana, Amber Long, Brent Kolkow, Diego Lopez, Domnic Hollingsworth, Don Wheat, Emma DeRose, Gunnar Johnson, Isaiah Porzio, Jazmine Dickinson, Joey Clark, Lady Garcia, Lexi Martin, Lilly Perry, Lorelei Metcalf, Madison Kelly, Makayla Dean, Samantha Lesher, Stone Jones, William Holcombe, Xander Porzio.

Illinois Valley High School: Alexa Blanco Gonzalez, Aylin Rodriguez, Braedan Lapora, Bram Ponder, Doneven Stewart, Emily Hall, Hope Hertler, Isabelle Guzman, Jude Tillotson, Rayna Hulsey, Selena Newman, Tanner Brazil.

Innovation Academy High School: Ainsley Boyle, Ariana Ramsey, Austin Martin, Brayden Dahling, Brennen Jordan, Caleb Honts, Carson Stanton, Connor Williamson, Creedence Kaler, Derek Saleh, Deven Byias, Hayden Parnell, Jay Love, Kaden Bessey, Levi Wallner, Loren Conaway, Madison Hauber, Miller Dumont, Natalia Moon-West, Nevaeah Burgess, Nevaeah Cardenas, Perla Garcia, Savannah Vetter, Sophia Quintero, Taylor Fuller, Virgil Moffit.

Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School: Athena Demuth, Celia Huitt, Daniel Lyons, Dollie Hopwood, Elizabeth DeWitt, Emily Kelley, Felix Becker, Jason Anthony, Lucy Becker, Malin Townsend, Rose Koger, Sage Rae Hulse, Zoe Farnsworth.

North Valley High School: Abby Smithwick, Amelia Mace, Ava Castro, Ayla Udink, Bailee Cecilio, Danica Stickler, Emma Brito, Ivy Holland, Jack Horst, Jacob Hughes, Jacob Jaynes, Jaylee Sechrist, Karson Davis, Kayla Grider, Lilly-Ann Klumpp, Malachi Loe, MaryJane Cooper, MaryJane White, Rylee Austin, Zadie Torrance.

Phoenix High School: Aaron Chavez Corona, Addison McConnell, Adrianna Flores, Adrianna Garcia Campbell, Brenda de la Cruz, Brianna Alvarez, Brissia Rodriguez, Caidon Darcy, Daniela Joselnn Guitron Reyes, Daniella Fernandez, Destiny Christlieb, Esly de la Cruz Rodas, Ethan Dobbins, Franklin Ramirez, Isabella Milligan, Jinn Hunter, Joselyn Nunez, Justin Toothman, Kamden Rhodes, Kimberly Flores, Lesly Villa, Mayrin Lopez, Natasha Castillo Cruz, Olivia Masalosalo, Omar Cervantes, Rachel Pepin, Rosita Langston, Sahara Knight, Thania de la Cruz Gonzalez, Yeriel Ortiz.

Prospect Charter School: Abigail Hansen, Bailey Lehman, Cassandra Little, Christopher Casha-Conniff, Jacquet Solada, Jeremy Brown, Jojo Patee, Justin Maletic, Kaitlyn Slaton, Laina Howard, Luke Cox, Michael Larson, Nathan Cox, Tyler Qualls, Wynter Sutton, Zac Crawford.

River's Edge Academy Charter School: Josalin Sparks, Savannah Cobain.

Rogue River High School: Alexzandra Sitko, Alyssa Woolfolk-Hash, Ashley Rabitoy, Avery Welt, Bernard Helms, Birch Sanders, Christian Gourley, Delilah Jaramillo, Evan Torres, Finnley Perryman, Graycie Hull, Isabella Karlinger, Isabella Potts Bonner, Jaylen Wilson, Joel Kerlin, Josiah West, Juliana Ford, Kaiden Richardson, Lexy Smith-Fliegel, Madi Hutsell, Mark McGowen, Marley McClure, Michelle Rabitoy, Mimi Su, Neveah Contento, Rilee Allen, Sawyer Badley, Sean Murray, Wilhelm Arnett, Wyatt Wendt, Zach Gayton.

Southern Oregon Success Academy: Alexis Anderson, Alyssa Mersino, Bethanie Hoggatt, Brandon Boyle, CharissaLynn Davis, Dominic Bell, Jasmine Gutierrez, Keegan Triplett, Kylee Valencia, Samantha Barnwell, Saul Van Cleave.

South Valley Academy: Chase Schrader, Cole Young, Giavanna Guiterrez, Jacob Ingram, Kaufman Rearden, RayLynn Hernandez.

Congratulations to ALL of you!