Skagit Valley College students named to 2025 All-Washington Academic Team

Skagit Valley College students Kierra Fisher, Oleg Otstavnoi, and Erica Vela were recognized as members of the 2025 All-Washington Academic Team for their academic excellence and community service. They received their honors during a ceremony on April 24, 2025, at South Puget Sound Community College. Otstavnoi, holding a 3. 9 GPA in Business Management, left Russia in September 2022 and aims to establish a new life in the U. S.

Fisher, the first in her family to attend college, is studying Human Services with a 3. 76 GPA, aiming to help others in recovery. Vela, majoring in accounting, aspires to empower her community using her bilingual skills. The All-Washington Academic Team program celebrates 84 students from Washington’s 34 community and technical colleges. The event underscores the commitment to scholarship and community service among students.

KeyBank awarded scholarships to the honorees during the ceremony.