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Astoria High School Scholarship, Inc. astoriascholarshipfund.org

(AHSSI) strives to provide financial assistance to any and all graduating Astoria High School students meeting scholarship application criteria.

10/31/2026

Some things really are scary, like a blank essay at 11pm, a last minute scramble for letters of recommendation, and a deadline that sneaks up on you.

Here’s what isn’t scary: our scholarship deadline is still several months away, which gives seniors plenty of time to get ready. Happy Halloween, Astoria!

10/29/2026

This week we are highlighting Alumni Scholarship recipient, Avery Biederman, AHS Class of 2024.

Avery is attending Oregon State University Cascades this fall to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, with graduation expected in spring 2028. Her path included a detour through Pre-Medicine, but after science and lab courses, she found a better fit in business. Her current goal is a career in medical device sales, bringing together healthcare and business.

We're proud to support Avery through our Alumni Scholarships, which are awarded to AHS alumni in their third and fourth years of postsecondary education. We can't wait to see what your future holds, Avery!

10/28/2026

Today’s memorial scholarship spotlight honors Bing and Darlena Fong.

Bing Gong Fong was born in China in 1937 and immigrated to the United States in 1950. After arriving in Astoria, he owned, operated, managed, and cooked at many local restaurants. He never forgot the help he received as a newcomer, and he enjoyed giving back to the community by helping others who were new to the area.

Darlena W. Fong was born in Canton, China, in 1934 and came to the United States by way of Hong Kong. She and Bing married in San Francisco, where their two daughters were born, and the family eventually made their way back to Astoria. Both worked in the seafood canneries. Later, Darlena was a familiar sight on her daily walks around town and volunteered at Astoria Loaves and Fishes, where she made many friends. Though she later moved to Beaverton to be near family, she frequently returned to visit Astoria, her "home".

In gratitude for the kindness shown to him as an immigrant, Bing established a scholarship through AHSSI so that Astoria’s students could be supported in turn. The Bing and Darlena Fong Memorial Scholarship was most recently awarded to Class of 2026 AHS graduate Jacob Wolfe.

Bing and Darlena’s story is one of gratitude, hard work, and community. We are grateful to carry on this tradition through the Bing and Darlena Fong Memorial Scholarship.

Did you know Bing and Darlena? We'd love to learn more about them in the comments.

10/25/2026

A small piece of the AHSSI story, told by two people who know it first-hand.

In this clip from our full-length video, AHS alumni Rowan Fay (Class of 2020) and Andrea Gonzalez (Class of 2011) share what AHSSI has meant to them. Thank you, Rowan and Andrea, for taking the time to be part of this project and for being such a great example of what community support can do. Check out the full video at astoriascholarshipfund.org (link in bio).

The easiest way to help AHSSI is to tell someone about us. Every share helps us reach more people who care about Astoria’s students.

10/23/2026

This week, we are excited to highlight AHSSI Alumni Scholarship recipient, Allyson Fabela. Ally graduated from AHS in 2024 and is now a double major in Music and Secondary Education at Linfield University.

Ally started college planning to study nursing, then followed her love of music into teaching. Allyson teaches second graders in Yamhill County how to play instruments through an after-school program called JOY. This summer she also took part in a research grant exploring the challenges and opportunities facing music programs at small schools, which has inspired her to advocate for them. She has connected with working Oregon music educators through the Oregon Music Education Association conference as well.

Allyson is one of AHSSI’s Alumni Scholarship recipients, awarded to AHS graduates in their third and fourth years of college. We are proud to support AHS grads like Ally throughout their entire undergrad experience.

10/21/2026

The Lee and Sandy Stromquist Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a graduating senior from a Clatsop County high school who has a passion for music and a desire to pursue a career in music performance, music education, or a related field. It is a tribute to the life and legacy of Sandy, who passed away in 2007, and to her husband, Lee, who continues to support the arts in our community. The scholarship honors the Stromquists’ dedication to music.

This year’s recipient was Matthew Lantz, a trumpet player at Astoria High School who plans to become an elementary teacher. We are proud to help Matthew continue their musical journey, and to honor Sandy’s legacy and Lee’s support of music in our community.

Do you have a story to share about the Stromquists? We'd love to hear it in the comments!

10/19/2026

We are proud of the scholarships we give, but for many students the FAFSA is what opens the door to the rest. Remind the senior in your life that it is time to get it done.

10/16/2026

Our alumni update this week is Connelly Fromwiller, AHS Class of 2023 and one of our 2026 Alumni Scholarship recipients.

Connelly has just begun his senior year at Oregon State University, where he is on track to graduate in Spring 2027 with a degree in marketing from the College of Business and a minor in Sports Business.

Over the past three years, Connelly has worked as a Recruiting and Operations Manager with Oregon State Football, and as a Marketing Assistant at Spot Hogg Archery, creating social media content for a hunting and outdoors brand. Those roles have connected him with coaches, players, and professionals across Division I athletics and beyond, and have pointed him toward a career in collegiate athletics.

The AHSSI Alumni Scholarship supports AHS graduates in their third and fourth years of college. Congratulations, Connelly. We are proud to be part of your story.

10/14/2026

Born in 1898, Mary F. Lum is likely the oldest person to have an AHSSI scholarship named in her honor.

Mary moved to Astoria with her husband in the late 1910s or early 1920s. Together they owned and operated the Lum-Quing Grocery, a family business that became part of Astoria’s history. The photo shows Mary, an Astoria businesswoman, in her family’s store.

The Lum family’s roots run deep in AHSSI’s history. Mary’s daughter, Flora Mae Chan, also has a scholarship named in her honor and was profiled in early September. Her granddaughter, Pam Lum, served as an AHSSI board member for several years.
Many of Mary’s children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren have graduated from Astoria High School, and several have earned AHSSI scholarships. The Lum’s Auto Center Scholarship, started by Mary’s son and his wife, David and Shirley Lum, also supports AHS graduates each year.

The Mary F. Lum Memorial Scholarship, established in 2001, supports graduates who demonstrate community service and involvement in a Christian church. Mary was an active member of First Baptist Church, and faith and service shaped how she lived.
Congratulations to Ben Murdock, this year’s recipient from the Class of 2026.
We are grateful to honor Mary and the legacy her family has helped preserve through education.

10/12/2026

Last weekend’s 50th Anniversary Celebration in less than 60 seconds.

On October 3, our community gathered at CCC’s Patriot Hall to celebrate 50 years of Astoria High School Scholarships, Inc. Over those five decades, AHSSI has awarded more than $7 million to Astoria High School graduates, made possible by the generosity of this community.

The evening was hosted by AHS Assistant Principal Chad Madsen, with a keynote speech from AHS Class of 2008 graduate Anthony Kustura. Former AHSSI president Bob Landwehr received the first-ever AHSSI Legacy Award.

Thank you to everyone who has supported the scholarship fund over the years. The easiest way to help AHSSI is to tell someone about us, share our posts, or share your AHSSI story in the comments. Here’s to the next 50.

Learn more about AHSSI at astoriascholarshipfund.org

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Astoria, OR
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+15033259236

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http://astoriascholarshipfund.org/

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