President Neil led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, and into our 30^th meeting of the year and the 5,533^rd meeting of the Rotary Club of Everett.

 

The log reporter was running late so she was not present for the Thought of the Day.

 

Guests included the parents of the Students of the Month and the high school advisors, Tricia Schultz, Sequoia High School; Jen Selders, Everett High School; and Trish Roberts, Cascade High School. We had one more guest, Sam Hunter.

 

Rotary After Hours at Courtyard by Marriott Everett on Thursday, March 21^st from 5 pm – 6 pm.

 

VOA Food Bank volunteering is Thursday, March 21^st from 2 pm – 4 pm.

 

President-Elect Michael Kvistad reported on PETS.

 

Janice Ellis gave a report about the Youth Exchange Committee.

 

HAPPY DOLLARS AND BIRTHDAY BUCKS: 

John Olson was happy. I do not remember why he was happy.

 

Kelly Shepherd was happy for the Everett High School Girls Basketball team going to State Basketball Championships.

 

Winners of the raffle were guest, Sam Hunter, Henry Newton, and “I don’t remember.”

 

President Neil welcomed the high school advisors to introduce the Students of the Month for February.

 

Jen Selders introduced Everett High Student of the Month, Avery Thompson. Avery has taken practically every AP course available, and If all goes as planned will graduate with a perfect 4.0 GPA. Yet this isn’t a complete picture. At any Everett High game where he wasn’t playing you’d see Avery in the front row leading cheers. His positive leadership has made being kind, cool. He has made being your true self, cool. He has made being brave and taking a chance, cool. As one of his teachers says, “People are drawn to Avery and want to be part of things, just because he is there.”

 

Trish Roberts introduced Cascade High Student of the Month, Suleyka Uriostegui. Suleyka maintains a high GPA while taking AP, college in the high school and running start classes. She exemplifies the boundless enthusiasm for inquiry that brings others along for educational explorations. She has earned her place on varsity volleyball three years in a row -- two years as a captain. As a setter and captain, she has the most demanding role on the team. Suleyka is a go-getter. This year, as a first-time bowler, made it to districts and then finished in third place, punching her ticket to the state bowling tournament.

 

Tricia Schultz introduced Sequoia High Student of the Month, Melody Hatch. In Melody’s high school career, they have shown progress each term in studies and academics. They have also challenged themselves by taking and passing AP Human Geography and held the role of ASB treasurer. Melody is willing to go out of their way to make sure all are welcome. Melody carries many strengths, but their strongest are perseverance and kindness. They are not only an academically gifted student, but also an accomplished dancer and performer.  Their plan is to attend college and major in dance and choreography. 

 

Hunter Abell with the Washington State Bar Association.

 

President Neil adjourned the meeting at 12:45 pm.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

Past President Tammy Dunn, pinch-hitting for Kevin Nichols

 

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