Skyline, Eastlake wrestling seasons end with mixed results
February 23, 2009
Skyline’s Alexis Wilcher finishes second in state, Nolan Richards eighth
Skyline’s Nolan Richards tries to make a move against Wenatchee’s Krayson Gates in the seventh-place bout Feb. 21. Richards lost and finished eighth. Photo by Christopher Huber
Skyline High School’s lone female wrestler, Alexis Wilcher pinned her way to the finals Feb. 20 and 21 at the 2009 Washington State Mat Classic Wrestling Championships in Tacoma.
In the quarterfinal match, Wilcher pinned Sequim’s Sarah Keltonic in 17 seconds.
But it only took determined opponent Jolene Crook-Meyers, of Kentwood, 1 minute, 12 seconds to pin her in the 140-pound title bout. Read more
No more lunchtime leftovers for Cascade Ridge
February 23, 2009
Cascade Ridge fourth-grader Jack Sansing, left, second-grader Katie Springborn and fourth-grader Noah Springborn stand in the cafeteria with a new food-recycling bin. Photo by Christopher Huber
Cascade Ridge Elementary fourth grader Noah Springborn isn’t thrilled about having to wear a bright-green tie-die apron in front of the school this week during lunchtime. But he’s willing to do it for a worthy cause.
So is his “Green Team” partner, and fellow fourth-grader, Jack Sansing. He actually kind of likes the custom-made garb, he said.
It’s not worth it, “if you don’t have something that stands out and looks cool,” said teacher Lynette Springborn.
Starting this week, third- and fourth-grade volunteers will be wearing the aprons as they direct their classmates to use the proper recycling bins after lunch. Read more
Swimming season wraps up
February 23, 2009
The Class 4A State Boys Swim and Dive Championships were somewhat of a bittersweet experience for the Eastlake Wolves this year.
Basic education bills die, but may get fresh start
February 23, 2009
Hopes for education reform in the state were partially dashed Feb. 18 when both legislative houses rejected further discussion on House Bill 1410 and Senate Bill 5444, two bills Issaquah School Board members and the PTSA endorsed.
It’s always someone’s birthday
February 23, 2009
School scoop Sarelyn Radecke Eastlake High School
How do parents know what to get their children for their birthdays at what age? Are there some benchmarks they must meet? Do they abide by a rulebook? Or…gasp…do they look at each child as an individual person and sit down and talk about their goals, feelings, and ambitions before deciding what to get their children? This is what I think all parents should get their children at their respective ages. Yes, some of these are based on prior birthdays of my own. Some are not. You can do the sleuthing yourselves, but in general, I think it’s safe to say that any birthday after the age of 18 is not based on a prior birthday of mine.
First Birthday: Nothing! Babies don’t know that they are one! One what? One baby? One diaper? One…one? What? They can’t even count, and they’re happy to just play with the wrapping paper. Read more
Pine Lake Middle School pottery
February 23, 2009
Students at Pine Lake Middle School enjoy an after-school pottery class.
Middle schoolers throw pots
February 23, 2009
New Feb. 23, 2:12 p.m.
For a seventh grader, Pine Lake Middle School student Robbie Steil has made a lot of pottery. In a year and a half of attending the once-a-week after-school pottery club, he’s missed just two days, he said.
“I just like making stuff,” Steil said. “I like trying new things.”
Pine Lake sixth grader Vienna Danyluk shapes a bowl on the pottery wheel Feb. 18. Photo by Christopher Huber
He has brought home the typical projects, such as a pot, a mug or a vase, that his parents have around the house. But one of his favorites seems to be the combination water-food bowl he made for his black-haired wiener dog Blondie.
He’s been in the club long enough to be able to teach his friends and others simple techniques on the pottery wheel.
“It’s fun to do it with friends — helping them out, them helping you out,” Steil said. Read more
Ian Dews wins Olympic bronze
February 21, 2009
New Feb. 21 1:36 p.m.
As Ian Dews was swooshing down the giant slalom ski run in Idaho two weeks ago, he was just trying to do his best.
“In a long race, I just try to think about the gates, mainly,” he said.
He never expected to come away from the day with a bronze medal in the Special Olympic World Games.
Ian Dews shows off his medals from the Special Olympics. Photo by Ari Cetron
Issaquah School Board ponders 2010 bond and levy ballot
February 20, 2009
New: Feb. 20, 2:06 p.m.
Issaquah School Board members will decide whether to include a construction bond with a package of levies for voters to approve in 2010 at their Feb. 25 meeting.
Board members held a work-study session and spoke at length about the issue at their Feb. 11 meeting. Read more
Huckabay becomes transit vice chair
February 19, 2009
New: Feb. 19, 2:06 p.m.
Sammamish City Councilwoman Kathy Huckabay is the new vice chair of the King County Regional Transit Committee.
The committee elected Huckabay to the position at its Jan. 21 meeting.
