May 6, 2026 3:05 a.m. 

Cascade Community Credit Union has announced the Pathfinder Scholarship winners for 2026.

A company release said Ella Miller, Ryder Sawyer, and Tapanga Weber, will each receive a $2,000 scholarship toward furthering their education.

*Formerly a student at Roseburg School with longstanding roots in in the community’s 4-H and athletic culture, Ella Miller is currently working towards her Bachelor of Science at Oregon Tech. Ella plans to pursue a career as a Civil Engineer and eventually hopes to come back to Douglas County as a partner at a firm.

*Ryder Sawyer is graduating from Douglas High School with plans to major in Education while attending Southern Oregon University. His educational plans and career goals are driven by service, leadership, and a desire to make a lasting impact.

*Tapanga Weber is a graduating senior from Glide High School. She plans to attend Umpqua Community College this fall to pursue a degree in Nursing. With a long-term goal of working in Labor and Delivery, Tapanga is passionate about supporting others during some of life’s most meaningful moments.

Th release said this selection is based on academic performance, community involvement, financial need, and the applicant’s potential to succeed in their chosen field of study.