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June 11, 2013
Issaquah student wins poetry award
John Figg, a sophomore at Issaquah High School, won the Angie Greer Music in Poetry Award for the region with his poem entitled, “Earth’s Ensemble.”
There were 84 entries in the contest. He also received a check for $50.
Last year, he won the National Federation of Music Essay Contest for the state of Washington and a $50 check for his essay entitled, “Sounds That Inspire.” That essay discussed the influence music has had on our military.
Who’s News
June 11, 2013
Teachers named Heroes of the Classroom
Two Issaquah School District teachers, Lane Helgeson, of Tiger Mountain Community High School, and Liz Villa, of Issaquah Middle School, were among 24 Puget Sound area teachers named Symetra Life Insurance Co. Heroes in the Classroom during a special event May 24 at CenturyLink Field. Each teacher received a $350 Office Max gift card for classroom supplies and tickets to a Seahawks home game. In addition, Symetra makes a $1,000 donation to each school. The teachers met Seahawks’ player Russell Okung, who shared a story about his inspiring elementary school teachers who ‘had a level of belief in me that I didn’t have in myself.’
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May 28, 2013
Eagles musicians win
Issaquah High School won several awards at the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest April 26-27.
Hi Tones won first place in the women’s large ensemble category. Led by Savannah Young, other first-place singers are Maddy Bennett, Alita Campbell, Samantha Cook, Annika Dybevik, Caroline Hamblin, Melina Jones, Tali Magidson, Mackenzie Minehan, Elizabeth Moore, Julianne Nienhuis, Areesa Somani, Maryn Spangler, Rache Strand, Makenna Thomas and Ashley Young.
Who’s News
May 21, 2013
IHS places at state solo and ensemble contest
On April 26 and 27, Issaquah High School won several awards at the Washington State Solo and Ensemble Contest.
Hi Tones won first place in the women’s large ensemble category. Led by Savannah Young, other first-place singers are Maddy Bennett, Alita Campbell, Samantha Cook, Annika Dybevik, Caroline Hamblin, Melina Jones, Tali Magidson, Mackenzie Minehan, Elizabeth Moore, Julianne Nienhuis, Areesa Somani, Maryn Spangler, Rache Strand, Makenna Thomas and Ashley Young.
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April 30, 2013
Issaquah student earns honors at Williston
Anthony Mantz, of Issaquah, made the honor roll at Williston Northampton School for the second trimester of the 2012-13 school year.
Mantz is a junior attending the school in Easthampton, Mass.
Skyline student spends a week with a senator
Mackenzie
O’Keefe
Mackenzie O’Keefe, a junior at Skyline High School, spent a recent week working as a page for the Washington State Senate in Olympia.
O’Keefe was one of 19 students who served as Senate pages for the 2013 legislative session.
Sen. Rodney Tom sponsored O’Keefe for the week.
The Senate Page Program is an opportunity for Washington students to spend a week working in the Legislature. Pages are responsible for such tasks as transporting documents between offices as well as delivering messages and mail.
Pages spend time in the Senate chamber in addition to attending page school to learn about parliamentary procedure and the legislative process.
Who’s News
April 23, 2013
Elementary school runs baby food drive
Upon learning that there was a need for baby food and formula, a Clark Elementary School parent brought the need to the student council and helped organize a food drive.
For about three weeks, children at Clark collected food for Eastside Baby Corner, according to a press release from a parent. The students, with the help of third-grade teacher Mary Rusk, collected 45 pounds of baby food and formula.
Who’s News
April 16, 2013
More than half of Eastlake DECA qualify for internationals
Members of the Eastlake DECA chapter, all students who attend Eastlake High School, competed in the Washington State DECA Competition in Bellevue, March 7-9.
A total of 57 students competed against DECA members from 11 chapters in Washington, and the Eastlake DECA chapter will send 20 students to Anaheim, Calif., for the international DECA competition in April.
Who’s News
April 9, 2013
Young poet earns national recognition
Skyline High School sophomore Niyathi Chakrapani received a silver medal for her poetry from the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Now in its 90th year, the Scholastic Alliance of Young Artists and Writers National Awards are given out annually in 28 categories of art and writing. Only about 1 percent of the teens from across the country who apply for scholarships and the chance to have their works exhibited or published are honored at the national level.
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April 9, 2013
Spiritwood resident crochets Easter baskets
Spiritwood at Pine Lake’s Betty Vaughan crocheted more than 100 Easter baskets for Spiritwood residents.
Spiritwood staff members filled the baskets with Easter eggs and candy, and then delivered them to the residents and their families at Easter brunch.
Who’s News
April 2, 2013
Women’s Club presidents honored by LifeWire
Linda Baker and eve’ Martinez-Petrut, co-presidents of Issaquah Women’s Club, recently accepted the award for LifeWire (formerly the Eastside Domestic Violence Program) at a breakfast meeting to thank the organization for their continued support of LifeWire’s scholarshipprogram and contributions to assist women in transition. Read more
