Sponsored by: Highlands Residential Mortgage
Teacher: Mrs. Burr, Helen Haller Elementary
Age: 8
Stella is 8 years old and in Mrs. Burr’s 3rd grade class at Helen Haller Elementary. In school she is known to be a bit of a social butterfly and especially enjoys studying art, science, and being with her friends. Her parents, Nikki Sather and Greg Good, have passed on their love of travel and adventure to Stella. In the last eight years, she has visited 7 countries and 15 states. Close to home, Stella is likely to be found exploring the outdoors. She is an expert wild berry and mushroom forager, and an exceptional docent at our local tide pools. During her down time, Stella can usually be found at her art table working on new creations while listening to an audiobook. Stella’s big brother, Konnor, is an engineer and when she grows up, she might want to follow his STEM career path to become a plant scientist. Stella has deep ancestral roots on the Olympic Peninsula. She is a descendant of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe as well as a descendant
of some of Sequim’s Pioneer Families. Her great grandmother, Hazel Lowe, is one of the 2025 Irrigation Festival Honored Pioneers.
Essay:
Sequim is a big part of my heart and all the people and places in it. My favorite memories
are being close to my family, practicing my culture, and last but definitely not least I love
spending time outdoors.
I have so many cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents that I have lost count. There are so
many of us in Sequim we can barely fit in one house for our family gatherings.
My ancestors have been here for over 1,000 years. Even though I didn’t know them I
remember them through my culture. Beading is one of my favorite hobbies. At inter-tribal
gatherings it is hard to get me off the dance floor.
Some of my favorite memories are camping at the Dungeness River. The forest sounds are
calming. My back aches after sleeping on the ground but it is worth it.
I love Sequim and all its memories.