Fall 2023
For many SVC students, their ability to complete a college degree would not be possible without the support of scholarships. Briley Bock is one of those students. Briley is from White Swan, WA and is a descendent of the Yakama Nation and Shoshone Bannock Tribes. Briley was an accomplished high school athlete, with plans to attend a four-year university on an athletic scholarship when a torn ACL and meniscus threatened to derail her college plans.
When SVC Basketball Coach Deb Castle reached out with a scholarship and an opportunity to rehabilitate her knee, Briley jumped at the chance to be a Cardinal. She is now a second-year, 3.7 GPA, multisport student-athlete, with plans to transfer to a four-year school next year for a degree in Agri-Business.
Ranching Was in Her Blood
As a daughter and granddaughter of cattle ranchers, Briley is excited to continue her family legacy. She knows how hard it is for her to be away from her family’s business, especially during the calving season and harsh winters of Eastern Washington.
Receiving a scholarship for the 2023-24 school year was a huge emotional relief for Briley, “in addition to providing added financial stability for myself and my family, receiving these scholarships was a huge honor. The scholarships felt like a reward for the work I put in maintaining a full class load and playing two sports.”
In addition to an SVC Athletic Scholarship, Briley received both the Melvin and Oscar Peterson/Henry Tenneson Memorial Scholarship and the J. George King Scholarship.
If you are interested in learning about how you can support scholarships at Skagit Valley College, please visit skagitfoundation.org/support-svc-foundation.
