Memorial Scholarship to Honor Late EWHS Graduate and Warrior Wrestler Emily Hood
LYNNWOOD, WA – In honor of Emily Hood, the Foundation for Edmonds School District will host the Emily Hood Memorial Scholarship in her beloved memory. Emily was a treasured daughter, sister, and friend, who graduated from Edmonds Woodway in 2020 and was a proud member of the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors girls wrestling team. She passed away on February 28th, 2022, from inoperable brain cancer.
Despite her diagnosis and prognosis, Emily defied the odds and fought courageously for three years as she underwent treatment and graduated from high school, spreading joy wherever she went. Emily, alongside her two brothers and sister, comes from a proud wrestling family who have been involved in the Edmonds-Woodway High School wrestling team for more than 11 years.
Emily is one of the six founding members of the Edmonds-Woodway Warriors girls wrestling team. The Emily Hood Memorial Scholarship will honor her memory and provide funding for post-secondary education for Edmonds-Woodway graduates participating in the wrestling program.
“It is never easy to face the death of someone so young,” says Deborah Brandi, Foundation Executive Director. “Emily will be deeply missed. We are proud to continue her legacy and hard work by hosting this scholarship in her honor.”
The Edmonds School District is Snohomish County’s largest public school district, serving more than 21,000 students across 35 campuses. Boundaries span five communities including Lynnwood, Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace, Brier and part of Bothell.
For 38 years, the Foundation for Edmonds School District has worked in partnership with the Edmonds School District to ensure that every student has the resources to learn, thrive and contribute to our vibrant community. With an all-volunteer board and active community participants, the Foundation provides supplemental funding to support students, families, and educators in the pursuit of educational excellence. www.foundationesd.org