Melanie Byrne with Pickles the cat.

Melanie Byrne with Pickles the cat.

Byrne receives scholarship

Scholarship awarded (Photo)

TUMWATER — Melanie Byrne has received a $3,500 scholarship from the Building Industry Association of Washington.

Byrne, a graduate of Sequim High School, plans to use the scholarship to earn a welding certification and an associates degree at Peninsula College.

The association awarded $70,000 in scholarships and grants to 21 students and seven construction trades programs across the state this year.