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2007-2008
The Academic
Institute
Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges...
The Academic Institute
Every new step that we take is
centered around our mission to
prepare students for success in
college and their lives beyond by
helping them cultivate a sense of
capability, determination, resilience,
self-advocacy, and a love of learning.
The Academic Institute was
founded in 1980 by Sherrill
O’Shaughnessy-Alexander.
Sherrill always had a strong desire
to be a part of the education field.
She started out by teaching English and Math for fourteen years,
first at an elementary school, then
at Inglemoor High School. Her
passion for teaching initiated an
inspiration to run a school of her
own. After overcoming the obstacles of learning the ways of the
business world, The Academic Institute was established. It has
grown from a two-teacher tutoring facility to what is now a school
with around 30 students and its largest graduating class yet.
Sherrill loves having the chance to interact directly with each
student and is proud to say she has encouraged and helped
many to maintain hope for college and successful futures.
“Dream big,” Sherrill advises, “And be willing to work as hard as
necessary to make those dreams come true.”
Seniors...
Joe Beard
Quote? “Life is what you
make it”
Movie? Boondock
Saints
Music? Rap/Hip
Hop
Born and raised? Detroit, Michigan
Possible future career? Electrical Engineering
Childhood Memory? Winters in Michigan
High school memory? Leaving BHS
Where do you see yourself in ten years? working with a
degree in engineering.
Sarah Conklin
Quote?
“She has good days, bad days, rainy days, and sunny
days.”
Movie?
I Am Legend and Horton Hears aWho!
Music?
Jack Johnson and Atmosphere
Possible future career?
Psychologist
Childhood Memory?
Playing at Carkeek Park
High school memory?
Football games
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Graduated, owning my own psychology office and married
Amanda Crain
Quote?
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.”
Movie?
Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
Music?
Everything. . .minus screamo
Possible future career?
Something involving psychology.
Childhood Memory?
Playing pioneers with my little sister in our back yard
High school memory?
When it comes to activities, definitely cheer. Other
than that just hanging out with friends.
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Married with a baby on the way!
Jordan Davis
Quote? “Love is constant if it is true.”
Music? Country!
Born and raised? Bellevue/The Factoria Hood
Possible future career? I want to be an Entrepreneur
Childhood Memory? One night when I was about 5
years old, my dad took me to Toys’R’Us and I picked out
a baby doll that did somersaults. I remember I had to go
to a play my school was putting on and the whole time I
was thinking about my really cool somersault baby.
High school memory? Driving around in Goldie,
blasting Rascal Flatts on a beautiful day
Where do you see yourself in ten years? In 10
years, I see myself married with two beautiful children. I
see myself being very successful, perhaps owning my
own business. I see myself owning my own home, with a
yard I can plant tulips in! I see myself as a positive individual, who loves her life and her family!
Carlee Kulman
Quote?
“Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart.”
Movie?
Sponge Bob
Music?
Relaxing
Possible future career?
I want to be a fashion designer
Childhood Memory?
Playing with friends
High school memory?
Football games!
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Being involved in the Jewish community
Natalia Lawski
Quote?
“You like that daddi”
Movie?
Step up!
Music?
Hyphy music
Possible future career?
Being a housewife
Childhood Memory?
Playing with my sisters
High school memory?
Ridin dirtay in the U district with Whitey
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Being married to Bubba
Josh Lowman
Quote?
“Snowboarding is my passion. No rules. No Boundaries. No time limits. An example of poetry in motion.”
Movie?
American Gangster, Half Baked
Music?
Rap/Hip-Hop
Possible future career?
Pro snowboarder
Childhood Memory?
My sister pushing me down a hill and all my teeth got
knocked out
High school memory?
Winning my first snowboard tournament
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
On the beach in Mexico
Parker Morris
Quote?
“You can do whatever you want as long as you
pursue it.”
Movie?
Friday, Scarface
Music?
Rap
Possible future career?
Own a business and be a BOSS
Childhood Memory?
Making money selling lemonade with my friends
High school memory?
Getting into college
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In the air on my private jet
Chance Ray
Movie?
Fight Club
Music?
all
Possible future career?
Detective
Childhood Memory?
1st motocross race
High school memory?
Going cliff jumping after school every day
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
With a good paying job
Grant Reid
Quote?
“G’s up”
Movie?
American Gangster, Friday,Wedding Crashers
Music?
Lil Wayne, Rap, Hip-Hop
Possible future career?
Billion dollar entrepreneur
Childhood Memory?
Recess
High school memory?
Switching to A.I. and every weekend
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
In my mansion on South Beach, Miami
Callie Rogan
Quote?
“Live every day as if it were your last.”
Movie?
Beyond Borders
Music?
Almost everything, I mostly listen to rock, country,
and rap
Possible future career?
Nursing, veterinary technician, zoo keeper. Not really
sure
Childhood Memory?
Roasting marshmallows at my cabin with my best
friend Richelle
High school memory?
Just having fun with my friends
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I have no idea. I just want to be successful and happy
Zach Uttech
Movie?
Super bad
Music?
Hip-Hop
Born and raised?
Born in Overlake/Renton, WA
Possible future career?
Run for president
High school memory?
Hawaii
Where do you see yourself in ten
years?
In my mansion
Rachelle Mosholder
Quote?
You must be the change you wish to see in the world Ghandi
Movie?
Blue Crush
Music?
Country
Possible future career?
Equine trainer/teacher, environmental scientist
Childhood Memory?
Pony rides!
High school memory?
Football games, playoffs
Where do you see yourself in ten years?
Starting my own training facility with an array of clients
and horses and increasing the use of alternative energy
resources
Jordan Whitaker
Quote?
“Me being booked was a blessing in disguise man, I needed
time to get my life organized man. So everything that happened is part of my gods plan...understand?”
“One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure
it’s worth watching.”
Movie? Belly, State
Property, Hurricane
Music? Rap/HipHop
Possible future career? Real estate or law…(a lawyer
not a cop)
Childhood Memory? Going to New York and staying
with a friend in Brooklyn for a couple weeks
High school memory? Just hanging out with friends
Where do you see yourself in ten years? Graduated
from college, living in L.A. for the rest of my life
Underclassmen. . .
Gina Castagno
Brian Funcke
Willie Gervais
Jake Hiller
Tristan Glasson
Bridget Hobbs
Drew Norris
Bine Vegarra
Sam Stockstad
Karina Vegarra
Clara Tollefson
(Yearbook Editor)
Brian Funcke
Neal Volker
Trish Alexander
Bushra Baiwa
(Yearbook Advisor)
Brian Funcke
Melinda Frank
Jairo Chang
Faculty. . .
Reggie Garrett
Chris Grubb
Brenda Hatcher
Noriko Inafuku
Sean Marushia
Leah Morrow
Rik Newell
Moriah St. George
Jason Waldow
07-08 In Review. . .
Headlines of 2007-
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News Stories
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Songs-
Virginia Tech. Massacre
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Assassination of former Pakistani
Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto
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Continuing Nuclear standoff with Iran
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Ongoing war in Iraq
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Wildfires in California and Greece
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