Ending the Year on a High Note

This month, we’re applauding Whitman Middle School’s music program for its outstanding achievements, cheering on students from Lincoln and Roosevelt High Schools who tackled real-world challenges at an environmental issues competition, and celebrating a Coe Elementary educator who earned well-deserved Teacher of the Week honors.

Join us in recognizing the students, staff, and educators who continue to inspire and uplift our community every day!

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Roosevelt and Lincoln High Schools Take Top Honors at 2025 Washington State Envirothon

King Conservation District announced Roosevelt High School and Lincoln High School as the top winners of the 2025 Washington State Envirothon, held at Camp Kirby on Samish Island. The event brought together more than 50 students from 11 high schools across the state to showcase their environmental science knowledge and leadership.

Roosevelt High School earned first place, securing the top score in Aquatic Ecology. Lincoln High School took second, distinguishing themselves with top scores in Wildlife, Forestry, and Oral Presentation.

The competition tested students’ knowledge in environmental science and conservation, highlighting their potential as future environmental leaders.

Roosevelt High School will represent Washington State in the North American Envirothon Competition, taking place this month in Calgary, Alberta.

Coe Elementary Educator Named WSECU Teacher of the Week

The Seattle Mariners Radio Network, WSECU, and Seattle Sports

710 AM teamed up once again to recognize outstanding teachers in Washington State with the 2025 WSECU Teacher of the Week Program.

Coe Elementary’s Cindy Ege was one of just 24 teachers selected out of our hundreds of nominations for Teacher of the Week! She will receive a $500 classroom grant, courtesy of WSECU and will be provided two suite tickets to the game on Aug. 24.

Whitman Named First Runner-Up in National Tri-M Music Honor Society Awards
Whitman Middle School was named the First Runner-Up in the Junior Division of the 2024–25 Tri-M Music Honor Society National Chapter of the Year Awards, presented by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME). This

marks the second consecutive year the school has earned this prestigious national recognition.

Led by advisor Melanie Gunn, Whitman’s Tri-M Chapter was honored for its outstanding commitment to music education, service, and leadership. The chapter will receive a $600 scholarship, which will support student participation in a musically enriching activity. Last year, the funds enabled students to attend “More Music at the Moore,” and the chapter plans to use this year’s award for a similar experience.

Whitman’s Tri-M students have demonstrated exceptional dedication through a variety of service projects, including mentoring younger students, organizing concerts, fundraising through bake sales, maintaining a concert attire library, and improving their school and community through clean-up efforts and equipment maintenance.

“We’re incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and heart,” said Gunn. “Their passion for music and service continues to inspire our school and community.