Sierra Shoopman

A recent graduate of the University of Washington and future medical professional, Sierra Shoopman currently pursues a wide range of academic and occupational interests in the Puget Sound region and elsewhere. Raised in Olympia, Washington, Sierra Shoopman attended Capital High School, where she began to demonstrate her superior academic potential. A participant in the Running Start program, Sierra Shoopman took courses at South Puget Sound Community College in tandem with her commitments at Capital High School, building a high degree of college experience before graduation. As a result of her hard work, Sierra Shoopman graduated as one of the top 10 students in her class at Capital High School, simultaneously earning an Associate of Arts from South Puget Sound Community College and winning a Washington State Principals’ Award for Academic Excellence. Following graduation, Sierra Shoopman enrolled at the University of Washington in Seattle, where she continued to build upon her outstanding academic record.

A Biology major with a minor in Chemistry, Sierra Shoopman maintained a well-rounded course of study at UW, excelling in all subjects – humanities and sciences included. A frequent presence on the Dean’s list, Sierra Shoopman also earned selection to the UW Chapter of the Sigma Alpha Lambda National Leadership and Honors Organization for her academic performance. A highly active member of the Delta Zeta sorority as well, Sierra Shoopman served as Assistant Activities Chair and Assistant Philanthropy Chair during her time with this group, maintaining a commendable commitment to community service endeavors in the greater Seattle area and beyond. Having graduated from UW in June 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Sierra Shoopman currently looks toward a career in medicine, with additional schooling on the horizon.

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2013-03-09

Sierra Shoopman Participates in Relay for Life

Relay for Life, an overnight fundraising event, is sponsored annually by the American Cancer Society. Sierra Shoopman has participated in Relay for Life at least 12 times, including during her high school years and while she was a student at the University of Washington in Seattle.

Relay for life has roots in Sierra’s home state of Washington, as the first race took place in Tacoma in 1985. Since that time, Relay for Life has earned more than $4 billion. Today, hundreds of races are held across the United States. In addition, global relays are held in 20 countries around the world. Community relays generally take place at fairgrounds, parks, or schools. The Cancer Society also hosts college and high school relays, as well as Bark for Life, an event that celebrates canine companions. Each relay begins with a “Survivor Lap,” when cancer survivors have the opportunity to walk a lap to celebrate their victor, followed by a “Caregiver’s Lap,” which recognizes those who provide care, and have provided care, to cancer patients.
2013-01-06

“Stream Team of Thurston County Helps Preserve Washington’s Waterways,” by Sierra Shoopman

Founded in 1990 and based on a model put forth by Bellevue, Washington, the Stream Team brings together the cities of Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater in preservation of Thurston County’s water resources. The organization’s inaugural effort involved cleaning up Indian Creek, but in the 20 years since that initial project, the Stream Team grew to involve hundreds of volunteers across several jurisdictions. Those volunteers include individual participants, families, and delegations from affiliated community organizations.

The Stream Team currently partners with the Native Plant Salvage Project, an initiative that promotes native plant education and landscaping. Moreover, the organization involves itself in scientific progress, helping professionals from the University of Washington monitor invertebrate life forms and including the data in official water quality reports.

Interested individuals can read more about the Stream Team’s current projects, learn about local wetland wildlife, and browse flexible volunteer opportunities at streamteam.info.

Sierra Shoopman, a recent Bachelor of Science in Biology recipient from Seattle’s University of Washington, participated in Stream Team activities centered on habitat restoration and storm drain identification.
2011-11-17

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Sierra Shoopman Participates in Relay for Life

“Stream Team of Thurston County Helps Preserve Washington’s Waterways,” by Sierra Shoopman