PORTLAND, Ore. — OnPoint Community Credit Union and the Oregon School Activities Association announced Tuesday that six graduating Oregon high school seniors will receive scholarships totaling $40,000 through the OnPoint Community Credit Union Scholar Program.
Since the program launched in 2019, OnPoint and OSAA have awarded more than $180,000 in scholarships to 43 students across the state to support their educational and career goals after high school.
“These six students represent the very best of Oregon, demonstrating excellence not only in the classroom and athletic competition, but through leadership, perseverance, and service,” said Rob Stuart. “We are proud to support their next steps and look forward to seeing the impact they will make in their communities and beyond.”
The OnPoint Scholar Program recognizes graduating students from OSAA member schools who maintain at least a 3.50 unweighted GPA and participate in OSAA-sanctioned sports or activities. The program awards two $10,000 scholarships and four $5,000 scholarships.
$10,000 Scholarship Recipients
Natalie Kawaguchi
A student at Mountainside High School, Kawaguchi earned 12 varsity letters competing in soccer, wrestling and softball, becoming the first student in school history to reach the milestone. She maintained a 4.16 GPA while also performing in her school’s state championship Wind Ensemble.
Kawaguchi contributed more than 230 hours of community service mentoring youth and supporting local programs. Despite overcoming multiple injuries, she continued competing at a high level and plans to continue her softball career at Central Washington University.
Kiana Cynthia McNeil
McNeil, a student at Waldport High School, was named the school’s 2026 valedictorian and earned recognition for leadership on and off the basketball court.
She organized youth basketball opportunities, officiated games and partnered with the school’s National Honor Society to host a youth basketball camp. During her senior season, McNeil also faced personal adversity after her father was diagnosed with cancer.
Despite the challenge, she helped lead her team to success while recording a quadruple-double, surpassing 1,000 career points and earning first-team all-league honors.
$5,000 Scholarship Recipients
David Villanueva
Villanueva, a first-generation Mexican-American student-athlete from Woodburn High School, excelled in cross country and track and field, setting a school record in the 5,000 meters and qualifying for state championships.
He also played saxophone in band and participated in traditional folk dance performances while mentoring teammates and encouraging Latino student participation in distance running.
Kinna Freid
Freid, a student at Klamath Union High School, maintained a 4.0 GPA while balancing athletics, student leadership and STEM-focused projects.
She organized a community initiative to connect students with NASA astronaut Donald Pettit and produced a documentary centered on science education. Freid also earned Skyline Player of the Year and all-state soccer honors. She plans to pursue a career in aerospace medicine.
Owyhee Harguess
Harguess, from Enterprise High School, maintained a 4.0 GPA while participating in a wide range of activities including FFA, FCCLA, student council, cross country, basketball and track and field.
She also organized community service projects supporting families in need throughout Wallowa County.
Quin Gohr
Gohr, a valedictorian at Astoria High School, is also earning an Associate of Arts degree through Clatsop Community College.
A three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track and field, Gohr became Astoria’s all-time leading basketball scorer and won a state championship in the 400 meters. He plans to study engineering at Oregon State University.
According to program organizers, scholarship recipients were selected based on academic achievement, recommendation letters, personal essays, leadership and community involvement, as well as the impact OSAA activities had on their future goals.
The scholar program is part of OnPoint’s partnership with OSAA as the title sponsor of Oregon high school state championships.
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