Student Achievements
Alyssa Sappenfield ’15
The scholarship is named after the late Bill and Ann Shepherd, who in the mid-1970s cofounded what would become the Portland chapter of the International Federation of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG). Bill practiced law in Oregon for over 56 years, up until 10 days before his death in 1995, donating countless hours of pro bonowork to the fledgling LGBTQ civil rights movement.
Sappenfield says she is humbled to be among the many esteemed honorees of the Shepard Scholarship. “It has been a breath of fresh air to be part of such supportive and vibrant communities, here at Lewis & Clark and in the greater Portland area. I come from places where such support for LGBTQ rights was rare or drowned out by more virulent voices. I am truly thankful to have had a range of experiences so I can appreciate where I am now and be a lifelong advocate for the marginalized.”
Lauren McDonald Vicharelli ’14
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