Fall 2013 - Edmonds School District 15 Alumni Association

Volume 20 Issue 1
Fall 2013 E Mail
October
Caldart, Donadel, Escandon
Fitzgerald, Fraser
Gromko, Harless
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LHS, Robin Hood, Boseck,
Manchester, McIntosh
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ESDAA
Scholarships
Internet
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In Memoriam
Alumni Notes
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2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Edmonds School District #15 Alumni Association awarded 39 scholarships to Edmonds
School District 2012 graduates totaling $64,000
$30,000 was provided by the Hazel Miller foundation
Hazel and Morris Miller Memorial Scholarship
$5000
Morgan Smith
MDHS
Simon Fraser University
Erika Teasley
EWHS
University of Washington
Ten students received $2000 Hazel Miller Memorial Scholarships
Karl Bloomberg
MDHS
U. of Washington
Brayan HernandezVazquez
SLHS
Everett C. College
Justin Kang
EWHS
U. of Southern Cal
Stephanie Lam
EWHS
U. of Washington
John Moore
MTHS
Embry-Riddle U.
Uloma Okoro
MDHS
U. of Washington
Sierra Olsen
LHS
Seattle University
Soren Steelquist
LHS
U. of San Francisco
Laura Taylor
MTHS
U. of Washington
Cherokee Thornton
SLHS
Animal Behavior
College
P AGE 2
Douglas D. Caldart Memorial
Vocal Music Scholarship $1000
Fred Donadel Memorial
Music Scholarship (LHS) $1000
Taylor Zickefoose
Meadowdale HS
Berklee College of Music
Barbara Escandon Future Teacher
Memorial Scholarship $1000
Aaliyah Cheatham
Edmonds-Woodway HS
Edmonds Community C.
Ron Fraser Memorial
Scholarship $1000
Veronica Sloboda
Lynnwood HS
Seattle University
Donald Fitzgerald Memorial
Scholarship $1000
Gino Thompson
Meadowdale HS
University of Washington
Gromko Family Scholarship
(EWHS) $1000
Jackson Mindt
Edmonds-Woodway HS
University of Miami
Lauren Nguyen
Edmonds-Woodway HS
Bowdoin College
Eda I Harless Memorial Scholarship
(EWHS & MTHS) $1000 each
Jerusalem Kifelew
Mountlake Terrace HS
University of Washington
Ron Lee Memorial
Scholarship (LHS) $1000
Sierra Olsen
Lynnwood HS
Seattle University
Marco Voli
Edmonds-Woodway HS
Cornish College of the Arts
Michelson Family
Scholarship $1000
Kaitlin Evers
Lynnwood HS
Western Washington
University
P AGE 3
Lynnwood High School Retirees
Scholarship (LHS) $1000
Juan Rodriguez
Lynnwood HS
University of Washington
Robin Hood Lanes Bowing
Scholarship $1000
Jacob Morgan
Lynnwood HS
University of Washington
Boseck Family Scholarships $1500 each
Abby McDermott
Mountlake Terrace HS
University of Washington
Tess O’Reilly
Mountlake Terrace HS
University of Washington
Manchester Family Building Trades Scholarship $1500 each
Armen Nalbandyan
Mountlake Terrace HS
University of Washington
Nathan Nosek
Meadowdale HS
University of Washington
McIntosh Family Scholarship $1500
Kathryn Lowe
Lynnwood HS
Shoreline Community College
McIntosh/Lowell Family
Scholarship $1500
Sumeya Jama
Lynnwood HS
Art Institute of Seattle
Samantha Netz
Mountlake Terrace HS
U of Washington
Bothell
Lenovo Thinkpad Notebook
Computer about $1000
Kaitlin Evers
Lynnwood HS
Western Washington University
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Edmonds School District Alumni Association General Scholarships
$1500
Peter (Max)
Bennett EWHS
Whitworth University
Sydney Bennett
EWHS
University of
Washington
Madison Parker
MDHS
University of
Washington
Elizabeth Elnemr
EWHS
Biola University
Anna Pham
MDHS
University of
Washington
Aimie Epoch
EWHS
Western Washington
University
Rachel Watanabe
MDHS
Pacific Lutheran
University
Watch EWHS, LHS, MHS, MTHS football games live on the Internet
Edmonds School District alumni who want to watch their favorite high school football team in action,
but can’t attend in person, are in luck. The Sound Live Sports Network broadcasts every home football game,
live from Edmonds District Stadium, every Friday night via your computer, tablet or smart phone. All games
are also archived for later viewing.
The games are presented in partnership with the broadcast and journalism programs at MTHS and the
My Neighborhood News network of online community news sites: Lynnwood Today.com, MLTnews.com and
MyEdmondsNews.com. MTHS students gain valuable experience working on the technical side of each
broadcast, under the direction of teachers Angelo Comeaux and Vince DeMiero. Veteran high school sports
broadcasters Steve Willits, himself an MTHS alumnus, and Keith Nealey, father to an EWHS alumnus and
two current Edmonds-Woodway students, provide play-by-play for the broadcasts. The Sound Live Sports
Network will also follow all games for any teams reaching the postseason.
This football season’s pre-game show is presented by Dewar, Meeks & Ekrem and the player of the
game award is sponsored by Jersey Mike’s of Lynnwood. Other sponsors include Shoreline Community College, Action Jackson Plumbing, Sorelli Pizza in Mountlake Terrace and Burger King Edmonds. The halftime show sponsor is Edmonds Community College..
And remember that even if you do attend a game, you can watch the play by play on your phone.
The Sound Live Sports Network also plans to follow local teams during winter and spring sports seasons, including basketball, baseball and softball.
www.soundlivesportsnetwork.com
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Doners and Scholarships
Scholarships awarded are made possible by the following individuals and companies:
Legacy Club ($1000+): Robert B Anderson Foundation; Doug (EHS ‘59) and Carol (Odegaard) Boseck
(EHS ‘60) - Boseck Family Voc/Tech Scholarship; Dana and Sheryl Caldart - Douglas Caldart Vocal Music
Scholarship; Mary Cote - Fred Donadel Memorial Music Scholarship; Jean Fraser - Ron Fraser Memorial
Scholarship; Mike Gubsch (WHS ’81) and Charlie Pascoe (WHS 78) – Robin Hood Lanes Bowling Scholarship; Dee Lee - Ron Lee Memorial Scholarship; Gary Manchester (EHS ‘60) - Manchester Building Trades
Scholarship; Dr. Deborah McCarthy – Douglas Caldart Vocal Music Scholarship; Darlene McIntosh - McIntosh Family Voc/Tech Scholarship; Joe (EHS ‘60) and Sharon (Peterson) McIntosh (MTHS ‘63) - McIntosh
Family Voc/Tech Scholarship; Stuart Michelson (EHS ‘79) - Michelson Family Scholarship.
Tradition Club ($500+): Alpha Delta Kappa Mu Chapter and Phil Escandon - Barbara Escandon Memorial
Scholarship; Linda Fitzgerald – retired ESD staff; Dell and Carole (Jenkins) Lowell (both EHS ‘60); Joyce
Johnson and Andrea Coglon - proceeds from plant sale and crafts bazaar to LHS Retirees Scholarship; Kathleen Robertson (EHS ’71).
Leader’s Club ($250+): Robert Brine (EHS ‘48); Richard Gourley - retired ESD staff; Rick Harper (EHS
’65); Gary Jones (EHS ‘70) - Westgate Travel; Colleen (Jurgens) Loewen (EHS ’68); Kaye (Bailey)
Loughmiller (EHS ’60); Emma Pedersen – Friend of ESDAA; Joe and Judy Sambataro - Friends of ESDAA;
Fred Shull (EHS ‘60); Carole Slessman (EHS ’54); Nick Stack (MTHS ‘86) - Aldercrest Auto Rebuild; Jerry
(retired ESD staff) and Dorothy (Langseth) (EHS ‘60) Stansberry; Bob Wilcox (EHS ‘70); Freda Zimmerman
(MTHS ’65) – matching from New York Life.
President’s Club ($100+): Charles Anderson (EHS ’65); Pete (EHS ‘74) and Leigh (EHS ‘75) Bennett - Bennett and Bennett Law Firm; Jo and Bruce Caldwell - retired ESD staff - Don Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship;
Andrea Coglon - Retired ESD staff - LHS Retirees Scholarship; Joan Douglas ( EHS ’52); Jack (EHS ‘58) and
Sue (Collins) (EHS ‘60) Eschrich; Jerome Froland (MHS ’76); John Garner (EHS ‘49); Judith Harper (EHS
’59); Jeanne (Echelbarger) Hensler (EHS ’59); J. Michael McAdams (EHS ’61); Daniel Naegeli - ESD staff;
Barbara Sivertsen - retired ESD staff; Nancy and Kevin Smith - Wesley Birkett-Smith Ski School Scholarship; Helen Smith – Wesley Birkett-Smith Ski School Scholarship; Nancy Smith – LHS Retirees Scholarship;
Donna Tachick (EHS ’54); Curtis Wallem (EHS ’59).
A special thanks to The Hazel Miller Foundation for their grant of $30,000 for scholarships and $1700 to
help fund our newsletters.
Thanks to Edmonds School district teachers and staff with gifts through United Way - Colleen (Jurgens)
Loewen (MHS ’68) and two anonymous donors.
Thanks to Home Street Bank for paying $150 to help mail newsletters.
Thanks to Bill Loughrin (WHS ’78) and Susan Hoenig for helping with our taxes.
PayPal is now available for your donating convenience at our website www.esdalumni.org
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Edmonds District graduates in memoriam
In the past year or two, many classmates from our district high schools have passed on. The newsletter has received these
notices from friends and loved ones. As we publish only twice a year, it is impossible to be current. With respect to the friends and
loved ones, here is a partial list:
Aderhold, Bryan Keith (MTHS ‘89) Born in Stuttgart, Germany. He had an extremely outgoing personality.
Alseth, Nancy (EHS ‘47)
Bennett, Sr. Gary Delton (MDHS ‘70) He worked in the auto industry over 42 years. Hobbies were softball, fishing and coaching.
Broenkow, Hal , (EHS ‘50) Hal was a long time math teacher and EEA president.
Craig, Linda Lee (EHS ‘64)
Crymes, Gary K. (EHS ‘52)
Davis, Ken Lynnwood HS principal. He loved riding his Goldwing. He liked telling stories and playing sports.
Deebach, Thomas Edward (EHS ‘52) He taught in the Everett School District for 25 years. He served in the US Navy.
Dolman, Darly Douglas (MTHS) He enjoyed playing pool, fishing and his family.
Johnson, (Lumsden) Kathryn Ann (EHS ‘68) She worked over 30 years at Continental Baking Co in Seattle.
King, Phillip Norman (MTHS ‘68) His love of design was only surpassed by his fondness for his clients. Phil King Designs.
Kloes, Harold He was MHS’s first principal, superintendent in Wenatchee and Renton. He was an artist, poet & woodworker.
Lawson, Richard (EHS’59) He worked for Viacom and Boeing. He had a humorous demeanor and left people smiling.
Moats, Marlene Longtime elementary teacher.
Morelan, Bonnie (EHS ‘62)
Parks , Sharon O’Malley (EHS ‘62)
Peterson, William Edward He taught and coached in the Edmonds School District retiring in 1982.
Potter, Jessica Jaymes (MDHS ‘06) She was an artist, actress, athlete, and talented musician.
Rounds, Mike (EHS ‘65)
Sorenson, Shirley (EHS ‘54)
Vires, Emmett Jon (MTHS ‘91) He enjoyed sports, drawing and photography.
Weller, Paul (EHS’37) He enjoyed riding his Indian motorcycle, and served in World War II.
Wilburn, Susan Potter (EHS ‘60)
Williams, Lloyd (EHS ‘50)
Zimmerman, Jeanne, She valued learning, literature and culture. Jeanne was a school librarian at the UW, Nathan Eckstein Junior
High, and Madrona Junior High in Edmonds. (61-63).
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Alumni notes from near and far
Collins, John (EHS ‘55). Working as director of an academic department at Seattle University.
Davis, (McMahon) Margaret (EHS ‘48). Married Ken Davis in 1951. Ken taught in Edmonds until he retired in 1982. I retired
from the US Postal Service in 1986 after 32 years of service.
Gargan, Misty (LHS ‘96). I enjoy owning a chiropractic office in Lynnwood and the opportunity to care for LHS alumni classmates.
Olson, (Garner) Mary (EHS ‘50). Class of ‘50 pays for 2 hanging baskets in Edmonds. It would be nice if other classes would
contribute also.
Marley, Larry (EHS ‘59). I enjoy reading and catching up on the news.
Pierce, Lexie (MTHS ‘75) Thanks for all you do in providing the newsletters. I look forward to them so much and always enjoy
reading them.
Extra yearbooks available for a donation
We have extra yearbooks for the following years and will sell them to you for a donation to our scholarship
fund. We leave the amount of the donation up to you. Contact Linda Fitzgerald at fitzdl@aol.com. EHS ’29,
’30, ’31, ’34 through ’38, ’40 through ’48, ’50 through ’60, ’69, ’74, and ’87. EWHS ’91, ’93, ’94, ’95. LHS
’91, ’92, ’93, ’95, ’96. WHS ’89. No extra yearbooks for Meadowdale or Mountlake Terrace are available.
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Bruce and Jo Caldwell and their
adventures with life and music
Bruce and Jo Caldwell have been working since they
retired - Bruce from Edmonds-Woodway in 1995, and Jo from
Meadowdale in 1997. It’s not been all work, however. In those
years they have also managed to enjoy many good times.
Bruce and Jo met in the UW Husky Marching Band and honeymooned with the band on the Huskies’ 1964 Rose Bowl trip.
Bruce began his career teaching music at Madrona Junior High
then moved to Woodway High when it opened in 1967. Jo
taught in Northshore then stayed home while their children
were young. When she was ready to return to work, teaching
jobs were scarce; only non-continuing contracts were offered.
She taught sixth grade at Martha Lake, (which closed at the end
of the year), then at Forest Crest (which closed at the end of that
year), then second grade at Sherwood. Because of double-levy failures, there were no jobs in Edmonds, so Jo
commuted to Auburn for two years and Snohomish for six years. Finally in 1984, she returned to Edmonds,
teaching (mostly) English and advising the yearbook at Meadowdale High School.
In 1995 the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) decided to pilot a paid position for someone
to manage the association. Bruce, a former WMEA president, was hired. At the same time, the association was
searching for a new editor for its publications, and Jo, with her yearbook-adviser experience, was hired. The
room above the garage in the Caldwells’ home became the WMEA office. The two-year pilot project is now in
its 19th year and employs a staff of five in addition to the Caldwells. In June 2009, the office moved into space
in the EEA building.
As WMEA’s executive director, Bruce supervises day-to-day operations of the association and manages an annual conference for music educators – a state conference in even-numbered years and a conference for
the six states in the Northwest Division of the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) in oddnumbered years. Jo does all the publications for the organization and its events. For 11 years she also served as
editor of The Journal for the Washington State School Retirees’ Association.
The retirement jobs have been wonderful in two ways: allowing the Caldwells to keep in touch with many of
their former colleagues and providing them the opportunity to travel. Each year they attend a summer workshop at NAfME headquarters near “the other Washington.” Especially fun was a year ago when one of their
granddaughters joined them after the meetings for a week of sightseeing in the nation’s capital.
Loyal Husky fans, the Caldwells tailgate in their motorhome at each home game, travel to some away games
and attend Dawg Days in the Desert in the Palm Springs area in March. Other motorhome travels include a
couple of trips each year to California and Arizona, where they visit their son, Steve, in Flagstaff, and at least
two trips to Ashland for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.
Since 1997, the Caldwells have traveled to Europe nine times and have been on several cruises. They have especially enjoyed trips with other friends who are retired teachers. To celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary
in December, the Caldwells are looking forward to a trip to Europe with their children and grandchildren.
Each fall the Alumni Association awards the Wesley-Birkett Smith Ski School Memorial Scholarship in
memory of Wesley, a Meadowdale Middle School student. Because of Wesley’s love of snow sports, his parents created this
award. Seventh and eighth grade students in the Edmonds School District who are participating in the Edmonds Shoreline Snowsports division of Olympic Ski School may apply for this scholarship. It includes transportation, snowboard or ski lessons, and lift
ticket expenses.
Applications for the scholarship will be in middle schools and are due on November 22nd. The applications will be available in
middle school counselor’s offices, in the main office in K-8 schools, or on the ESDAA website website: www.eddalumni.org
If you have any questions, call Dorothy Stansberry at (425) 481-1080.
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Edmonds School District 15
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 1334
Lynnwood WA 98046-1334
Phone: 425-431-7084
Fax: 425-431-7006
Email: fitzdl@aol.com
Tax ID #: 94-3231657
Edmonds School District #15
Alumni Association
Board Members 2011-2012
Fred Shull, Executive Director
EHS ‘60 & Retired educator
509-548-5602
Fred.Shull@mcb2.net
Linda Fitzgerald, Secretary
Retired educator
fitzdl@aol.com
425-778-9549
Barbara Sivertsen, Treasurer
sivertsb@yahoo.com
425-743-6711
Ken Kohnhorst,website
graphicone@charter.net
Vickie (Stiles) McBride
Vickimcb064@hotmail.com
EHS ‘59 Financial
Gary McCaig
Computer Consultant
gary.mccaig@frontier.com
Sharon (Peterson) McIntosh
MTHS ‘63
tonythetiger@aol.com
Eva Mehaffey
ejmehaffey@frontier.com
Stacey (Shull) Pedersen
spedersen@comcast.net
206-533-6374
Please renew your membership
It’s again time to ask you for your yearly membership contribution.
As you are receiving this by e-mail, please clip out the renewal form and
mail to the posted address. College costs are rising. Many students are being priced out of the college market. Please consider giving as much as you
can. Because of the high costs, we try and make the minimum scholarship
at $1000. Any amount will help, and we thank you sincerely for your effort
to help deserving Edmonds District students.
YES! I want to join the ESD#15 Alumni Association!
Complete the form below, then mail or fax it to:
Edmonds School District #15 Alumni Association
P.O. Box 1334, Lynnwood WA 98046-1334
Phone: 425-431-7084 FAX: 425-431-7006
Tax-deductible contribution:
Tax ID #94-3231657
Enclosed is my check! Please sign me up for:
Annual Membership (Single/couple)
Contribution:
$15.00/$25.00
President’s Club
$100.00
Leaders Club
$250.00
Tradition Club
$500.00
Legacy Club
$1,000.00
I have something else in mind. Please call me!
Total enclosed:
____________________
First name
Middle initial or name
Last name:
Name you were known by in high school:
Address
Work Phone
Home Phone
Dorothy (Langseth) Stansberry
EHS ‘60 – Retired educator
Tyler2222xx@yahoo.com
Barbara (Buerge) Truax
EHS ‘59-Retired educator
Mitruax@frontier.com
City
State
Zip
High School
Use your credit card on PayPal at www.esdalumni.org
Jack Eschrich, editor
EHS ‘58 - Retired educator
jackeschrich@comcast.net
News you’d like to share:
Richard H. Harper
EHS ‘65 – Executive Director 1995-97
D.J. Jakala
jakalad@edmonds.wednet.edu
Edmonds School District Liaison
ESDAA-website
www.esdalumni.org
E-mail ESDAA @ fitzdl@aol.com
Graduation Year