Everett Community College Ocean Research College Academy students Mallory Suggs of Monroe and Stefan Sorensen of Lake Stevens have earned scholarships from the Youth Maritime Training Association.
Suggs, who is a student at Monroe High School and ORCA, earned a $5,000 scholarship sponsored by the Seattle/Pacific Northwest Chapter of Council of American Master Mariners. She plans to pursue a career in marine biology and earn advanced degree in marine science. After graduation from ORCA, she will attend Western Washington University.
Sorensen, who is a student at Lake Stevens High School and ORCA, received a $3,000 scholarship sponsored by Foss Maritime Co. and the $500 Pacific Maritime magazine scholarship sponsored by RH Philips Publishing Group.