Clayton Taylor Olney
January 12, 2009
Clayton Taylor Olney
Clayton Tayor Olney, formerly of Sammamish, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008, at home in Seattle. He was 25. Read more
Competitive smarts from Inglewood’s academic team
January 12, 2009
Not many schools in Washington offer an after-school academic team with similar characteristics to football and basketball.
Inglewood Junior High student Jerry Sun, center answers a question as, Nathan Sloat, from right, Sarah Willson and Guneev Lamba, left, wait their turn. Club advisors Grant Greenman, background left and Kate Pruitt observe. Photo by CHristopher Huber
But the Lake Washington School District does. In fact it’s the only district in the state that fields teams in the National Academic League, and Inglewood Junior High happens to be one of six participating district schools.
The National Academic League is a competitive trivia organization for junior high and middle school kids to compete using their knowledge.
“It’s great for kids who have an interest in trivia and are smart and want to come do something for an hour or 45 minutes after school,” said team captain Blake Crinklaw. “It caters to a lot of different kinds of people, and there’s a lot of different things for everyone here.” Read more
Eastlake’s got rhythm
January 12, 2009
Drumline provides beat at school events
The Eastlake drumline takes a break from practice Jan. 7. Senior Christian Casolary, snare drummer at far right, started the group as an after-school club.Photo by Christopher Huber
Before Eastlake High School’s 2008 football season began, home games were a little quieter. Cheerleaders led the crowd to encourage the Wolves on the field, and the band played during timeouts and quarter breaks.
But the games lacked those loud, groovin’ beats that got the crowd pumped up before kickoff. That is until Eastlake student Christian Casolary decided to start the Eastlake drumline as part of his senior project.
“We came out, and after, like, the first base drum hit, everybody jumped like a foot in the air,” bass drummer Alex Chmaj said of the group’s first performance. “And they were totally blown away. They were all stunned. It was awesome.”
The idea started as somewhat of a joke at a summer leadership camp, Casolary said, but quickly turned into a 12-member squad of bass drums, quads (tenor drums), snare drums and cymbals.
Two weeks into the school year, Casolary felt some pressure to get it going. All it took to form the after-school club was a chat with assistant principal Chris Bede and an announcement over the school’s PA system.
“I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time, but I guess that little, kind of joke, ‘yeah I’m gonna do it,’ was the start of what actually came to be the Eastlake Drumline,” Casolary said after practice Jan. 7. Read more
Safeway rated tops for people with disabilities
January 12, 2009
Life Enrichment Options to present award at Chamber of Commerce meeting
Shoppers check out at the Sammamish Safeway.Photo by Christopher Huber
Managers at the Sammamish Safeway will have a chance to revel in their store’s recent recognition as the 2008 Sammamish Employer of the Year.
They will receive the award, presented by Life Enrichment Opportunities Jan. 15 at the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce holiday luncheon at Bakes Place at Providence Point.
The event is open to anyone who wants to buy a ticket, said Life Enrichment Opportunities board member Cathy Lamb, and will include the presentation of the first Sammamish Employer of the Year award.
The Issaquah-based organization, which works with developmentally disabled teens to find them employment, housing, transportation and community education, chose Sammamish Safeway for its outstanding work relationship with the special-needs population.
She said it was natural to start awarding Sammamish businesses, due to the organization’s growth in the area.
She thought it “would be good to spread that kind of awareness.”
Safeway was chosen after a month-long nomination process that ended Nov. 15, in which Sammamish businesses, residents and educators nominated area employers based on their hiring practices that helped developmentally disabled teens transition from high school to the workplace.
“We’re honored and obviously very pleased,” said Chris Smith, Safeway assistant manager. Read more
Sammamish Baha’is strive to promote harmony
January 12, 2009
Considering what’s happening in Gaza, the idea that different religions can exist in harmony might be a tough sell. Still, that’s one of the main reasons the Baha’i are sponsoring World Religion Day.
Census Bureau is hiring
January 12, 2009
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking job applicants to work for the 2010 Census. Read more
Issaquah Schools schedule make-up days, LWSD not yet
January 12, 2009
While the snow made for an early start to students’ winter break, it doesn’t mean students don’t have to make them up.
Sammamish City Council OKs a pair of consulting contracts
January 12, 2009
City Council gave the green light to $90,309 in contracts at its Jan. 6 meeting.
One was a contract with a Bellevue company, Roth Hill Engineering Partners, for a maximum of $60,000 to help the Public Works and Community Development departments with development applications. Read more
Nothing is resolved
January 12, 2009
School scoop Sarelyn Radecke Eastlake High School
When the glasses were clinking, the ball was dropping, and the confetti was flying, everyone had one thing on his or her mind: New Year’s Resolutions. For me, New Year’s Resolutions are more stressful than studying for finals (though that can be pretty intense) or sitting at the DMV. I find myself with two recurring resolutions every year: 1) to not make recurring resolutions and 2) to not make my resolutions until two weeks into the New Year.
In all seriousness, I, like many others I am sure, am horrible at keeping New Year’s Resolutions. Because of this, I am also horrible at coming up with New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some of this year’s contenders that eventually made their way into my trash can – because I knew that I would never be able to keep them.
How to pick a college
January 12, 2009
Michael McKeon, director of admissions for Seattle University will speak about the big picture in the college search, and how to narrow the choices down. Students and parents are welcome. 7 p.m. Jan. 14 at the Eastlake High School auditorium.
