News Release

Everett Public Schools

Ocotober 11, 2006

For more information:

Robert Polk, 425-385-4269

Mary Waggoner, 425-385-4049

Fall scholar-athletes announced

The Everett School District is pleased to announce its fall, 2006 Scholar-Athletes from Cascade, Everett and Jackson High

schools.

The award was started in 2005 to recognize student-athletes who may not be stars in competition but exhibit greatness in the

classroom and in the community. To win the award, students must have a minimum 3.2 GPA and participate in their sport at

the varsity level. Coaches nominate students to the building athletic director, and the school's administrative team selects the

students. One male and one female student-athlete are selected by each school each sports season.

The fall 2006 recipients are:

Cascade High School

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Liz Gross, girls soccer: Liz has a 4.0 GPA and is ranked first in her class. Liz is also enrolled in Advanced Placement

courses throughout the year. Over the last three years she has received league recognition for her abilities on the

soccer field.

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Tyson Rickman, cross-country: Tyson has earned several cross-country team awards while earning a 3.85 GPA and

scoring 1530 on the SAT. Along with cross-country, Tyson is a member of the National Honor Society, and Senior

Class Cabinet.

Everett High School

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Makenna Brinster, girls soccer: Makenna has a 3.9 GPA and was named honorable mention in soccer in 2005.

Makenna's community involvement includes fundraising for Carl Bielser, vice-president of National Honor Society, and

member of the environmental club member and Young Life.

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Cameron McKinnon, football: Cameron has a 3.52 GPA and serves as a volunteer at the food bank. He is also a

Seagull Sidekick and has worked as a counselor at Seagull basketball and football camps.

H.M. Jackson High School

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Laice Valera, cross-country: Laice has a 3.63 GPA and is a member of the Honor Society, Key Club and Leaders of

the Pack. She also does volunteer work with children at her church. She will earn her fourth letter in cross-country this

fall.

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Hunter Spencer, Football: Hunter has played football for four years, lettering his junior and senior year as an offensive

lineman. Hunter also participated in swimming and wrestling as an underclassman. Hunter has a 3.97 GPA and is a

member of Key Club. He spends his weekends volunteering as a coach of 9- to 11-year-olds in Silver Lake Football

Association.

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