Girl Scouts to be honored for book-collecting project

Sat., Jan. 28, 2006

Treva Lind Correspondent

FOUR SPOKANE Valley students will soon get recognized for their work collecting nearly 1,000 books for other youth.

The collection was organized by Girl Scouts Amanda Matte, Jolisa Rosa and Mary and Molly Wakeling this past fall. They raised awareness about book donations at North Pines Middle School and gathered the materials from students and staff.

The books and a bookcase were then donated by the Girl Scouts in late October to Boys and Girls Club of Spokane to encourage reading. The four girls will be recognized at a Feb. 27 ceremony for earning their Girl Scout Silver Award.

“The girls set it all up with the school, made up posters and fliers, sorted and loaded the books for delivery,” said Jill Wakeling, mother of Mary and Molly and Troop 296 leader. “They even built a bookcase.

“I am so proud of these girls and am so excited to see how they have grown into caring, responsible young women, thanks to the opportunities given them through the Girl Scout program.”

The ceremony will recognize the girls, troop members and parents.

Amanda Matte is a student at University High School and is the daughter of Bret and Rhonda Miller. Molly Wakeling is also a student at University High School and is the daughter of Erik and Jill Wakeling. Her sister Mary is a student at North Pines Middle School. Jolisa Rosa is a student at North Pines Middle School and is the daughter of Joe and Dawn Rosa.

EVSD staff honored

The East Valley School District announced January staff awards of appreciation.

Staff is awarded for inspiring positive attitudes, productive and dependable performances, creation and maintenance of safe and caring schools, and for dedication and commitment.

Those who will be recognized Feb. 14 include Beth Lopez, Skyview Elementary; Marcy Williams, Mountain View Middle School; Paul Humphreys, Mountain View Middle School; Pete Kirchner, maintenance; and Craig Hanson, East Valley High School.

VC’s Rohnolt honored

Valley Christian School Athletic Director Steve Ronholt was honored recently with 2005 Bi-County League Athletic Director of the Year award.

U-Hi students tops at Tigerfest

University High School debate students took first in tournament sweepstakes at the 2006 Tigerfest, this past Saturday at Lewis and Clark High School. Titan award winners include: Allie Campbell – open dramatic interpretive finalist; Ashley McGowan – open editorial commentary first and open interpretive reading finalist; Bekah Holloway – novice congress finalist; Cindy Wu – novice interpretive reading finalist; Heather Fried – novice expos third and novice congress second house; Heather Grover – open dramatic third; Jared Lollar – open oratory finalist and open SPAR second; John Anderson – novice interpretive reading second; John Mann – open extemporary and oratory finalist; and Laine Anderson – open congress outstanding presiding officer and senate first.

Other students who placed: Matt Stephens – novice editorial commentary and oratory finalist and novice impromptu second; Michelle Sparr – novice expos finalist; Mitch Palmquist – legal argument second; Cassie Rector and Erin Ormsby – novice duo second; Tori Head – novice editorial commentary third; and Zach Ormsby – open congress student choice senate first.

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