10/06/2026
WWPS CTE extends a huge thank you to the Walla Walla Elks Lodge and Jim Western for their generous $3,500 Gratitude Grant in support of our WaHi agriculture program. Their contribution to the Sheep Recovery Fund directly helps us rebuild our flock, upgrade farm security, and ensure our students continue to gain vital, hands-on ag experience. We truly appreciate their outstanding support of our students and programs!
Walla Walla Elks Lodge Supports SEATech Agriculture Program with $3,500 Grant!
Jim Western of the Walla Walla Elks Lodge recently visited Walla Walla High School to present a $3,500 Gratitude Grant to SEATech and Career and Technical Education Director Jerry Maher in support of the school’s agriculture education program.
The generous donation will help the program recover from a devastating loss suffered earlier this year. On May 6, 15 lambs were killed and four others were seriously injured in a dog attack on the school’s flock.
The Elks Lodge’s contribution will be added to the Sheep Recovery Fund, which was established to help replace livestock and strengthen security at the school farm. To date, the fund has supported the purchase of nine replacement lambs, five ewes, a breeding ram and a livestock guardian dog. It has also helped cover veterinary expenses and animal-care supplies, along with improvements to fences and gates and the installation of additional security cameras.
The support from the Walla Walla Elks Lodge will help ensure students can continue gaining valuable hands-on experience through the agriculture program while the school works to rebuild and protect its flock. Thank you to Jim Western and all the members of the Walla Walla Elks Lodge for this tremendous support of our students and agriculture education program!
