MAY/JUNE <strong>2011</strong> 6 BETHEL PRIDE • WWW.BETHELSD.ORG bethelpride Student achievement Yeah, our students are that good. This spring, Liberty Jr. High claimed first place in the Junior High Battle of the Books. Spanaway Jr. High and Cedarcrest Jr. High tied for second place. Pictured above is the LJH team: Loren Rolfe, Christian Scheib, Nate Infausto, Conner Mc- Candless, along with Librarian Judy Schulz, Principal Tom Mitchell and Superintendent Tom Seigel. A team from Roy Elementary took top prize at this year’s Battle of the Books. Led by Librarian Linda Miller, the team of Aidan Floyd, Diana Tran, Elisabeth Morris and Megan House posted a perfect score of 25 in the first round to take the title. This is the first time Roy has emerged victorious at the Battle of the Books. Picture above is the team, with <strong>District</strong> Assistant Superintendent of Elementary <strong>School</strong>s, Roger Samples. Our district was well represented at the South Sound Regional Science Fair this year by students from Liberty, Frontier and Cedarcrest Jr. Highs and Rocky Ridge, Naches Trail and Pioneer Valley Elementary <strong>School</strong>s. Pictured above is Brandyn Bayes. His project ’Effects of Geomagnetic Storms’ won first place, the American Meteorological Society’s Certificate of Outstanding Achievement and the US Air Force Certificate of Achievement. State Solo and Ensemble Contest Results This was a very successful year for <strong>Bethel</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>District</strong>’s music program. Many students represented <strong>Bethel</strong> at the WIAA/WMEA State Solo and Ensemble Contest held at Central Washington University. Congratulations to students from our high schools who brought home top finishes in the vocal and instrumental contest, which featured the state’s best talent. There are twenty-two leagues in the state; each league holds regional contests and then sends their best to Ellensburg. Below are the local solo and ensemble winners. Visit the Washington Music Educators Association’s website at www.wmea.org/StudentEvents/ SoloEns for a complete list of State winners. 1st Place Winners Daniel Higgins Bass Clarinet Solo GKHS 2nd Place Winners <strong>Bethel</strong> High’s Olivia Clarke takes history seriously. Clarke, whose historical paper, Apartheid: Debating Diplomacy, finished 2nd in the National History Day state championships, qualifying her for the nationals. She will fly to College Park, MD, in <strong>June</strong> to compete in the National History Day competition staged yearly at the University of Maryland. Twenty-one <strong>Bethel</strong> High students competed in the state championships this year. Women’s Ensemble Large Women’s Ensemble SLHS Braden Waddell Trumpet Solo GKHS 3rd Place Winners Men’s Ensemble Large Brass Ensemble Large Men’s Ensemble GK Brass Quintet SLHS GKHS
ethelsports Local athletes win awards, compete in post-season play The lack of sunshine did not put a damper on an exciting season of spring sports for <strong>Bethel</strong> area schools. All three have received awards and/or had athletes compete in the post-season. Here’s a recap: Fastpitch Spanaway Lake fastpitch has taken top league honors. Senior pitcher Cara Custer was named the SPSL’s Most Valuable Player. SLHS head coach Ken Liese received the Coach of the Year award. Both have been instrumental in leading the Sentinels to post-season play. At the West Central <strong>District</strong> tournament, the team went 2-1 to advance to the state playoffs for the first time in the team’s history. Other league honors went to: First Team Jorden Steele, IF, SLHS and Candais Margeson, OF, BHS Second Team Amanda Johnson, OF, BHS and Hailey Kenney, UT, GKHS Honorable Mention Morgan Belieu, BHS; Jessica Blattler, BHS; Sharlene Dador, BHS; Alyssa Hendrickson, GKHS; Santy Sanchez, GKHS; Marlin Guillen, GKHS; Alana Oyama, SLHS and Seirra Hoover, SLHS Boys Soccer Steve Johnson took SPSL Coach of the Year honors for leading the Graham-Kapowsin boys soccer team this season. Also receiving league honors: First Team Wyatt Plattner, F, GKHS Second Team Jake Schraeder, F, BHS; Eduardo Zuniga, F, SLHS; Nick Roberts, MF, SLHS; Ian Clemens, D, BHS; Trayvon Foy, D, GKHS; Kyle VanderWaal, GK, GKHS Honorable Mention John Scacciotti, GKHS and Casey Woodcock, SLHS Tennis The Graham-Kapowsin High <strong>School</strong> Girls Tennis Team received the Best Sportsmanship Award for the South SPSL. Track Congratulations to the following tracksters who placed high enough at districts to compete in the WIAA State Championships <strong>May</strong> 26-28: BHS Justin Hordyk, 300 Hurdles; Jose Maravilla, Wheelchair 100M, 200M & 400M; Danielle Tabb, Shot Put & Discus; Bev Coleman, Shot Put; Amanda Amundson, Shot Put SLHS Marqui Makupson, Triple Jump; Robert McKendall, Shot Put; Devin McKinney, Javelin GKHS Jamaal Jones, 100M, 200M, Long Jump; Jake Lippel, Shot Put; Kaylee Barrett, 400M Athletic signings: <strong>District</strong> students commit to colleges <strong>Bethel</strong> High students Danielle Tabb and Ashley Haugen sign their letters of intent. Tabb received a four-year scholarship to the Air Force Academy. Frank Cheek, coach at Humboldt State says Haugen has a lot of potential and that he is, ”looking forward to having her on the team next year.” IN OTHER ATHLETICS NEWS New college athletes! This spring, several <strong>Bethel</strong> area students signed letters of intent and/or committed to playing college athletics. Congratulations to all of these great scholar athletes! NCAA Ashley Haugen, BHS, Humboldt State University - Softball; Brooke Molloy, GKHS, George Fox University - Volleyball; Danielle Tabb, BHS, Air Force Academy - Track; Jake Lippel, GKHS, Western Montana University - Football; Kaitlyn Molloy, GKHS, University of Montana - Volleyball; Marlin Guillen, GKHS, North Dakota University - Football; Travis Hoberg, GKHS, Southern Oregon University - Football NWAACC Alana Oyama, SLHS, Pierce College - Softball; Ann Ferris, GKHS, Pierce College - Volleyball; Amanda Amundson, BHS, Tacoma Community College - Basketball; Raymond Greene, BHS, Highline Community College - Cross Country; Erika Campbell, GKHS, Centralia College - Basketball; Sam Shadle, GKHS, Lower Columbia - Baseball PLU Swimming Classes Children can learn to swim this summer at Pacific Lutheran University. The swimming pool is offering four sessions of lessons: <strong>June</strong> 27-July 8, July11-22, July 25- Aug. 5 and Aug. 8-19. Classes meet Monday through Friday. Cost is $75 a session. For hours or more information, call (253) 535-7370. BJH cheer squad takes first at nationals The <strong>Bethel</strong> Jr. High cheer squad took first place at the <strong>2011</strong> Pac- West National Championship in Portland, OR this spring. The team was named both National Champions and Grand National Champions. The squad is coached Spanaway Lake Sentinel Cara Custer, above, pitches at the West Central <strong>District</strong> tournament. SLHS went 2-1 to advance to state. Five Graham-Kapowsin High <strong>School</strong> seniors commit to college athletics. Eagles offensive lineman Travis Hoberg, defensive end Jake Lippel, volleyball stand-outs Kaitlyn and Brooke Molloy and fastpitch star Marlin Guillen will play for NCAA schools. by Dana Thomas. Cheerleaders include: Kendra Georgia, Madison Nation, Kendal Underhill, Kim Amundson, Alexis Buzie, Hailey Howard, Janae Bowers, Ashley Johnston, Rylee Thomas, Reiley Crotts, Marissa McCoy, Daesha Tulloch, Cassidy Kalapus, Sloane McGowan, Bailey Woodson and Jordan Narramore. Kids Fly Free On <strong>June</strong> 28, students age 8 to 17 are invited to fly with EAA Chapter 326 pilots at Thun Field. The Annual Youth Eagles Day runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To sign up, go to www.eaa326. org/ye.htm and click on ‘Online Scheduling for <strong>2011</strong>.’ UW’s Parks Sets Record <strong>Bethel</strong> High <strong>School</strong> alumni Sadena Parks recently shot a course record-setting 66 during the NCAA West Regional Golf Tournament at Washington National Golf Club in Auburn. Parks finished in 13th place and was the top Husky in the tournament. The Huskies finished seventh overall, earning them a spot in the NCAA Championships for the first time since 2006. Check Mate! Members of the Camas Prairie Chess Club competed at this year’s Washington State Elementary Chess Championships in Tacoma. Seven area students qualified, but only five participated. Ryan Clark of Elk Plain won three games and was a runner up to the Kindergarten State Chess Champion. Others competing included: North Star students Colby and <strong>May</strong>son Kolowinski and Marc McNamee and Karl Gianni of Camas Prairie. The club is coached by John Spafford. MAY/JUNE <strong>2011</strong> WWW.BETHELSD.ORG • BETHEL PRIDE 7 CAMPS & CLINICS GKHS Volleyball Camp Graham-Kapowsin High <strong>School</strong> will host a Volleyball Camp <strong>June</strong> 21 through 24 in the big gym. Camp for students in grades 3 and 4 will be from 9 to 11 a.m. and from noon to 2 p.m. for campers in grades 5 and 6. Pre-registration is not required. For more information, contact Loni Parks at (253) 683-7311 or email lparks@ bethelsd.org. Cheerleading <strong>Bethel</strong> High <strong>School</strong> and Cougar Mountain Jr.High will host Cheer Camps this summer. <strong>Bethel</strong> High’s camp will take place on <strong>June</strong> 20, 21 & 23 in the BHS gym from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost is $30, which includes a t-shirt and an opportunity to cheer at a junior high game in September. The Cougar Mountain Jr. High Cheer Camp will be <strong>June</strong> 27, 28 & 30 in the CMJH gym from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Both camps are open to students in Kindergarten through 7th grade. Campers will learn cheers, chants and dance routines. For more information, contact Michelle Hamilton, BHS & CMJH Cheer Coach at (253) 683-8146 or email mhamilton@ bethelsd.org. NEW <strong>Bethel</strong> Braves Youth Football & Cheer The new <strong>Bethel</strong> Braves Youth Football Organization will host its First Annual Youth Tackle Football Camp and Tryouts. The camp is <strong>June</strong> 28 through 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Art Crate Field. This program is designed to teach students in the 3rd through 6th grades basic football skills and fundamentals. Sign-ups will be held <strong>June</strong> 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at <strong>Bethel</strong> High <strong>School</strong>. Cost is $35. The club is also seeking cheerleaders to support the program. For more information, go to www. bbyfo.com or call (253) 405-3089 or (253) 405-4473. Sentinels Youth Football & Cheer Spanaway Lake High <strong>School</strong> is proud to introduce the Spanaway Sentinels, a youth football and cheer program. The organization is looking for students who will be 4th, 5th or 6th graders during the <strong>2011</strong>-12 school year, who would like to participate in the program. Kids can attend free weekly agility camps (every Monday through the end of <strong>June</strong>) from 6 to 7 p.m. in the SLHS gym. Registration will be available at each agility camp. The first cheer camp will be in late <strong>June</strong>. For more information. visit http:// spanawaysentinels.com. Lightning Football Camp Liberty Jr. High will hold its first-ever football camp <strong>June</strong> 13 to 17. The camp is open to all first through 6th graders and current Liberty 7th and 8th grade students. Cost is $30 for grades 1 through 5 and $40 for grades 6 through 8. For more details, contact Coach Greenlee at (253) 683-6524. Graham Eagles Football & Cheer The Graham Eagles youth football and cheer organization will hold a camp and tryouts <strong>June</strong> 13 to 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Art Crate Field. Register online at www. grahameagles.org. For football information, call Chuck at (253) 381-6426 or Beth at (253) 228- 9970. For cheer, contact Courtney at (253) 303-1187. SWC Football Camp Student in grades 3 through 9 can learn football fundamentals at the SWC camp this summer. The camp will be July 28 through 30 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Art Crate Field. Cost is $50 if preregistered. Day of camp registration is $65 and will begin at 3 p.m. on the first day of camp. Campers will learn throwing, catching, stance, offensive and defensive techniques, fundamentals and speed enhancement. For more information, call (253) 223-7167 or (253) 389-7916.
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