Anne Frank provides an old school role model for 13-year-olds
February 23, 2011
She was frank. She was optimistic. She was lost. She was Frank.
An eighth-grade language arts class examined the life, death, and legacy of Anne Frank for several weeks, and found in a Jewish teenager dead for 65 years a peerless role model.
“She’s around our same age, with a lot of the same issues,” said student Victor Moore. “She’s getting bored easily, she has issues with her parents.”
Teenagers today feel overwhelmed by too much homework and rush to push the “life sucks” defense, student Sidney Yoker said.
Anne Frank showed how to keep hope when the future really looks bleak.
From left, Sidney Yoker, Victor Moore, Hannah Rovito, Amber Caudle and Zoe Virta. These Snoqualmie Middle School students and the rest of their eighth-grade language arts classmates wrote essays about Anne Frank and the Holocaust. By Sebastian Moraga
“If she can keep hope, then I can,” Yoker said.
Teenagers read Frank’s diary, wrote essays, watched a documentary and heard their teacher’s account of her 2010 visit to the Amsterdam annex where Frank and her family hid from the Nazis for two years. They were eventually caught. Frank died at the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.
Teacher Connie Logan said she got the idea for the lesson from her trip.
Some student essays praised the girl’s honesty.
“That’s part of the beauty,” said Logan, reading one essay. “She’s human. If she was perfect it wouldn’t have been a moving book at all.”
Other students described the book as too girly. Some thought Anne too whiny. Most of them liked that Frank was herself on the page.
Mount Si High School to host Washington state history bowl
February 23, 2011
Mount Si High School will host the first Washington State History Bowl Saturday, March 19.
Teams from around the state will compete, an e-mail from the school stated.
High school students around the U.S. will compete in similar quiz show-style history competitions.
The Washington state tournament is one of 40 tournaments nationwide. National championships are April 16 in Washington, D.C.
Students interested may contact bowl coordinator Ben Tomlisson at tomlissonb@svsd410.org, or attend History Club meetings, Fridays after school in room 202.
Go to www.historybowl.com to learn more.
Mount Si gymnasts earn a 6th-place team finish at state meet
February 23, 2011
The Mount Si Wildcats’ gymnastics team finished sixth in team scores at the 2011 3A state tournament in Tacoma.
“We’re all really proud of it,” said gymnast Elizabeth Holmes. “It’s been such a hard year and we’ve been working really hard. Placing sixth was a good job.”
Senior Kennedy Richmond led the team with a fourth-place finish in floor and a 15th place finish in bars. Richmond was the only Mount Si gymnast who made it to individual finals, but Holmes did score a personal best on the floor prelims.
The gymnasts for Mount Si High School line up prior to their performance at the State Gymnastics Championship in Tacoma. By Christy Trotto
Richmond made it to State all four years of high school and finished fourth every year, she said.
“I would have liked to end higher but it was not in the cards,” she said with a smile.
Richmond arrived in Tacoma wanting to enjoy her final meet as a high school gymnast.
“I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself,” she said prior to Feb. 19’s finals.
Wildcat head coach Jennifer Easthope agreed.
Clubs
February 23, 2011
- Mental illness support group, 7-8:30 p.m. Fridays, Snoqualmie Fire Station, 37600 Snoqualmie Parkway, Snoqualmie. The group is sponsored by NAMI and is free of charge for anyone with a mental illness or a family member with a mental illness. For information, call Yolanda at 829-2417.
- Mount Si Artist Guild meeting, 9:15-11 a.m. third Saturday of each month, Mount Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S., North Bend, www.mtsiartistguild.org.
- Sno-Valley Beekeepers meets the second Tuesday of the month at the Meadowbrook
- Interpretive Center, Meadowbrook Farm, 1711 Boalch Ave., North Bend. Go to www.snoqualmievalleybeekeepers.org.
- Trellis gardening club meets at 10 a.m. the third Saturday of each month, at Valley Christian Assembly, 32725 S.E. 42nd St., Fall City. Trellis is an informal support group for the Snoqualmie Valley’s vegetable gardeners, who have special climactic challenges and rewards. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.
Volunteer opportunities
February 23, 2011
- Mount Si Senior Center’s Elder and Adult Day Services needs volunteers for its new program on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 206-859-5705 for position description and application forms.
- Elk Management Group invites the community to participate in elk collaring, telemetry and habitat improvement projects in the Upper Snoqualmie Valley. Project orientation meetings are at 6 p.m. the third Monday of the month at the North Bend City Hall, 211 Main St. E-mail research@snoqualmievalleyelk.org.
- Snoqualmie Valley Hospital is accepting applications for ages 16 or older to volunteer in various departments of the hospital. E-mail volunteer coordinator Carol Waters at carolw@snoqualmiehospital.org to arrange an interview.
- Spanish Academy invites volunteers fluent in Spanish to participate in summer camps on its three-acre farm-style school. Must love children and nature. Call 888-4999.
- Senior Services Transportation Program needs volunteers to drive seniors around North Bend and Snoqualmie. Choose the times and areas in which you’d like to drive. Car required. Mileage reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206-748-7588 or 800-282-5815 toll free, or e-mail melissat@seniorservices.org. Apply online at www.seniorservices.org. Click on “Giving Back” and then on “Volunteer Opportunities.”
- Mount Si Senior Center needs volunteers for sorting and sales in the thrift store, reception and class instruction. The center is at 411 Main St., North Bend. Call 888-3434.
- Hopelink in Snoqualmie Valley seeks volunteers for a variety of tasks. Volunteers must be at least 16. Go to www.hope-link.org/takeaction/volunteer.com or call 869-6000.
- Adopt-A-Park is a program for Snoqualmie residents to improve public parks and trails. An application and one-year commitment are required. Call 831-5784.
- Study Zone tutors are needed for all grade levels to give students the homework help they need. Two-hour weekly commitment or substitutes wanted. Study Zone is a free service of the King County Library System. Call 369-3312.
Events
February 23, 2011
- Wilderness First Aid, 5:30-9 p.m. Feb. 25 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 27, location TBD. The course consists of practical exercises in an outdoor setting utilizing typical hiking supplies Participants must be at least 14 years of age and have current CPR/AED certification. Cost: $169. E-mail Si View Parks District at info@siviewpark.org.
- Reilly and Maloney, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, Valley Center Stage, 119 North Bend Way, North Bend. After a 10-year hiatus, one of the best duos of the West Coast folk scene is back together. Tickets are $15 ($12.50 for seniors and students), and are available at the door or online at www.valleycenterstage.org.
- North Bend Knuckleballers fundraising dinner, 6 p.m. Feb. 26, Snoqualmie Eagles Club, 8200 Railroad Ave., Snoqualmie. Help send the Knuckleballers to Cooperstown, NY. Cost: $10 ($5 for children 10 years old and younger)
- Renowned guitar-maker Wayne Henderson will be plucking the strings at 7 p.m. Feb. 27, at the Sallal Grange, 12912 432nd Ave. S.E., North Bend. Henderson has made guitars for Eric Clapton, Gillian Welch and Doc Watson. He will perform with Orville Johnson and Chuck Egner. The show is open to the public. Tickets are $15 at the door; $10 for grange members. People are also encouraged to bring nonperishable donations for the food bank.
- Danny Kolke Trio, 7 p.m. Feb. 27, Boxley’s, 101 W. North Bend Way, North Bend — blues, gospel and straight-ahead jazz
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Public meetings
February 23, 2011
- Snoqualmie Economic Development, noon Feb. 24, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, 38624 S.E. River St.
- North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 2 p.m. March 1211 Main Ave. N.
- Snoqualmie Finance and Administration Committee, 5:30 p.m. March 1, 38624 S.E. River St.
- North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. March 1411 Main Ave. S.
- Si View Metro Park District Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. March 2400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend
- Public Hospital District No. 4 Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. March 3, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Valley School Board work session, 8 a.m. – noon March 5, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
Calendar
February 23, 2011
Public meetings
- Snoqualmie Economic Development, noon Feb. 24, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie City Council, 7 p.m. Feb. 28, 38624 S.E. River St.
- North Bend Finance and Administration Committee, 2 p.m. March 1211 Main Ave. N.
- Snoqualmie Finance and Administration Committee, 5:30 p.m. March 1, 38624 S.E. River St.
- North Bend City Council, 7 p.m. March 1411 Main Ave. S.
- Si View Metro Park District Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. March 2400 S.E. Orchard Drive, North Bend
- Public Hospital District No. 4 Board of Commissioners, 6:30 p.m. March 3, 38624 S.E. River St.
- Snoqualmie Valley School Board work session, 8 a.m. – noon March 5, 8001 Silva Ave. S.E., Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie Valley cities keep up with snow but more expected Wednesday evening
February 23, 2011
City crews have been keeping major streets cleared for commuters in North Bend and Snoqualmie, but more snow is expected Wednesday evening.
The National Weather Service is forecasting 2 to 8 inches of snow Wednesday for Snoqualmie Valley. The heaviest snow is expected during the evening or overnight. Another 1 to 3 inches of snow could come Thursday morning.
Mount Si girls basketball loses to defending state champion
February 23, 2011
Cleveland was the last stop for the Wildcats’ season.
Mount Si lost in the SeaKing District tournament to Seattle’s Cleveland High School, 67-51 in the teams’ Feb. 18 game.
The Wildcats claimed the lead in the first quarter, going up 15-11. But the Eagles came roaring back in the second quarter, outscoring Mount Si 25-11.
The Wildcats went into halftime trailing by 10 points.
Mount Si’s Kassidy Maddux is fouled by two Cleveland players while driving for the basket. The Wildcats lost the Feb. 18 game 67-51. Maddux, a senior, led Mount Si with 13 points. By Dan Catchpole
Cleveland continued to pull away in the third quarter. Mount Si wouldn’t give up and closed the gap in the fourth quarter. But in the end, it wasn’t enough for the KingCo Conference tournament champions.
“They’ve got a great team,” Mount Si coach Megan Botulinski said.
Cleveland won the 2010 state tournament. They beat Juanita 45-42 on Feb. 19 to advance to state again this year.
