James Elwyn Memorial Scholarship

The James Elwyn Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2020 by his beloved wife, Kathy, family and friends in remembrance of James's long-standing involvement in the Wenatchee Valley swimming community. James was a much-loved social studies teacher at Wenatchee High School, as well as the coach for both girls' and boys' swim teams. He had the privilege of coaching each of his three children and led multiple swim teams to top ten finishes at State. This scholarship supports graduating seniors from Chelan, Douglas or Grant Counties who are seeking further education in an accredited educational program in the US. The committee seeks to award a promising student who demonstrates leadership in the classroom and with the team. Applicants must have participated in a minimum of 2 years in USA swimming while in high school and/or 2 years of high school swimming. The scholarship honors James Elwyn's legacy of teaching, coaching, and positive impact on multitudes of swimmers and students. It recognizes students who show involvement and commitment to swimming while demonstrating leadership both academically and in their swimming teams.