High school seniors and new graduates from across Washington state were honored today at STEM Signing Day, an event hosted by Boeing and held in partnership with the Seattle Seahawks and Partnership for Learning. Modeled after college signing days for athletes, the annual celebration recognizes students committed to pursuing postsecondary education and credentials in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
Held at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, the event spotlighted each student as they signed a letter of intent to pursue a STEM-related program through college, university, or technical training. Community and business leaders, educators, and elected officials gathered to applaud these students for their dedication and encourage them to pursue STEM careers that drive innovation and opportunity across the state.
“These students represent the incredible promise of the next generation of STEM professionals,” said Gina Breukelman, Senior Manager, Northwest Region, Boeing Global Engagement. “They’ve worked hard to discover their interests and develop their skills. We’re proud to support their continued growth and look forward to the impact they will make in our communities and across industries.”
Honored students plan to pursue an array of STEM disciplines, including aerospace engineering, computer engineering, neuroscience, nursing, microbiology, and more, at colleges and universities in Washington and beyond, including University of Washington, Washington State University, Clover Park Technical College, and Caltech (California Institute of Technology).
Boeing has supported STEM Signing Day in Washington since its inception in 2017, recognizing students who are committed to building the skills and knowledge needed to power the future.
WASHINGTON STATE STEM SIGNING DAY HONOREES—2025:
| Name | High School |
| Abdinajib Haji | Cleveland STEM High School |
| Aditi Dewangan | Interlake Senior High School |
| Adiv Dholakia | Thomas Jefferson High School |
| Alberto Barragan | A.C. Davis High School |
| Amelia Stahlke | Lake Stevens High School |
| Anas Mohamed | Rainier Beach High School |
| Angela Vu | Renton Senior High School |
| Arleth Gutierrez-Mendez | A.C. Davis High School |
| Avery Wolf | Snohomish High School |
| Bibi Zulaikha Sharifi | Kent-Meridian High School |
| Brianna Tran | Renton Senior High School |
| Carolina Urias Paz | Warden High School |
| Christian Fairall | Pierce County Skills Center |
| Citlali Martinez | A.C. Davis High School |
| Daniela Smith-Casem | Kentridge High School |
| Drew Brandon | Richland High School |
| Eban Tracy | Vashon Island High School |
| Elizabeth Chien | Newport High School |
| Gabriel Cruz | Thomas Jefferson High School |
| Grace Hong | Olympia High School |
| Griselda Saenz | North Kitsap High School |
| Helen Fu | Franklin High School |
| Jack Peeler | Summit Atlas High School |
| Jacob Vance | Bethel High School |
| Jahlil Gamble | School of Industrial Design Engineering and Art |
| Jamie Kwon | Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart |
| Kayden Taylor | Fort Vancouver High School |
| Kendra Elwell | Summit Public Schools Atlas |
| Leo Guan | Snohomish High School |
| Mackenzie Olesen | Gig Harbor High School |
| Matthew Yao | Walla Walla High School |
| Melinda Soeung | Glacier Peak High School |
| Melissa Calderón Bracho | Raisbeck Aviation High School |
| Mikiah Dunham | Anacortes High School |
| Nathanael Teshager | Mount Rainier High School |
| Navneet Tumber | Oliver M. Hazen High School |
| Omara Kabba | Rainier Beach High School |
| Parnika Singh | Interlake Senior High School |
| Rachael (Yuet Ying) Ng | Kentridge High School |
| Rebecca Charernruengkit | Skyline High School |
| Reuhen Bhalod | Inglemoor High School |
| Rhett Warner | Sumner High School |
| Samreet Kaur Notre | Redmond High School |
| Samuel Steadman | Raisbeck Aviation High School |
| Shafwan Shahzahan | Fort Vancouver High School Center for International Studies |
| Shreya Karthik | Henry M. Jackson High School |
| Shyla Weeks | Snohomish High School |
| Tessa Booth | Peninsula High School |
| Tristan Smit | Eastlake High School |
| Zainab Asker | Renton High School |
Washington State STEM Signing Day 2025 honorees in a group photo at a celebration event on June 6, at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center (VMAC) in Renton, WA.
