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SHEF honors a graduate who has accomplished the extraordinary in their career or by giving back to their community.

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The winner of the 2018 Steilacoom Historical Education Foundation (SHEF) Distinguished Alumni Award is Mr. Colby Davies. This award is given annually to a graduate of Steilacoom High School who is recognized by members of the community for their accomplishments and service to others. The goal of the award is to honor those who have given back to the community and provide a role model for current students. 

Colby attended Steilacoom Historical School District from kindergarten through his graduation from Steilacoom High School in 2005. He attended Western Washington University, playing football there for one year and then transferring to Pacific Lutheran University to continue his collegiate football career. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science followed by a Master’s Degree in Education.

Colby worked as a Special Education paraeducator for Steilacoom Historical School District for 2 years and was hired as a Steilacoom High PE teacher in 2017. He has coached many sports since 2011 and midway through the 2017 Steilacoom High football season stepped up to Head Coach, leading the Sentinels to the 2A SPSL League Championship. In 2018, Coach Davies led the Sentinels to a repeat as Division Champs, holding out as the only undefeated Pierce County team entering the final week of the season and qualifying for the state playoffs.

Colby Davies serves as a great role model for all students and is a respected staff member and coach. In the words of one of his players, “he is more than just a coach, he is a friend to his players.”

Colby was recognized as the 2018 Distinguished Alum at the Steilacoom High School Alumni Basketball Game half-time, which was held Saturday, December 29, 2018.  There were no nominations for 2019 so no award was given.


​Previous Distinguished Alumni Award Winners:

    2018      Colby Davies, class of 2005
    2017      Milan Franklin, class of 2007
    2016      Zabrina Jenkins, class of 1988
    2015      Hannah Tchobanoff Engstrom, class of 1995
    2014      Shavonne Brewer Matulevich, class of 2001
    2013      Rebecca Black Caro, class of 2004
    2012      Clement Foster, class of 1991
    2011      Andi Lopez Vann, class of 1999
    2010      Denise Lowry, class of 1984 and
                    Matthew Perez, class of 2004
    2009      Nick Brown, class of 1995
    2008      Elna Himmler, class of 2005
    2007      Natalie McCarthy, class of 2003 and 
                    Michael Long, class of 2003
    2006      Jonathon Tinsley, class of 2000
    2005      Dee Rogers Sandvik, class of 1989
    2004      Laura Juhnke Ofstun, class of 1985
    2003      Jason Wing, class of 1989
    2002      Leigh Ann Evanson, class of 1988
    2001      Elizabeth Peterson, class of 1990
    2000      Angela Troy, class of 1991
    1999      Pete Vanderwarker, class of 1984
    1998      Tony Lambert, class of 1984

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