2006 Blaine High School Recognition Night
100 Years of Excellence

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Teacher Awards
Ann Balfour – Spanish. Desiree Duenas – OS – Spanish 2, Bessie Chaput – Spanish 1, Khalil Dhanai – Spanish 1, Sarah Brooks – Spanish 1, Dylan Haines – Spanish 1, Daniel Dougan – Spanish 1.
Olga Pietrantonio – Spanish. Matt Gorze – OS – Spanish 2, Lauren Hyman – Spanish 2, Sineka Tornquist–Cragin – 9th English, Ashley Vincent – 9th English.
Jeff Worthy – English. Chelsea Gumley – OS Senior Lit/Comp, Alex Dolk – Freshman Communications, Kieran Lyons – World Literature, Philip Harezlak – Freshman Communications.
Ron Kowalke – Social Studies. Brittia Thompson – U.S. History, Tori Westman – U.S. History, Josh White – U.S. History.
Neva Coats – English. Daniel Dougan – 10th English, Bessie Chaput – 10th English, Kama Johnston – 10th Social Studies.
George Kaas – Ag Science. Tabby Adams – Horticulture, Raven Fengel – Turf Management, Frank Galen – Turf Management, Darrell Price – Aquaculture.
Bethany Flint – Science. Tracey Bennett – OS – AP Biology, Zach Crawford – Biology, Alex Dolk – Biology, Megan MacArthur – Physical Science, Katherine Yorke – AP Biology, Brittia Thompson – AP Biology, Jordan Steelquist – AP Biology.
Robb Bouma – Science. Philip Harezlak – Biology, Brynn Snyder – Biology, Blayde Lawson – Physical Science, Molly Day – Physical Science, Ashley Lobdell – Geology/Marine Biology, Robert Bleecker – Geology/Marine Biology, Gordon Yung – Physical Science.
Donald Sayegh – Science. Donald Yung – OS – AP Physics, Dylan Haines – AP Physics, Beth Black – Physics, Chelsey Gumley – Physics, Janelle Gobbato – Physical Science, Nick Van Buskirk – Physical Science, Sineka Tornquist-Cragin– Physical Science, Tyler Bailey – Physical Science, Ashley Tyree – Physical Science.
Mike Couto – Science. Bessie Chaput – Chemistry, Cody Barthlow – Chemistry, Daniel Dougan – Chemistry, Patrick Mulholland – Chemistry.
Mike Grambo – Social Studies. Theodore Cody Barthlow – Weight Training, Nathan Tewalt – Weight Training, Cory Burk – World History, Daniel Dougan – World History, Ashley Lee – World History, Valesha Paterson – World History, Margaret Farlin – World History, Brynn Snyder – World History.
Gaye Sawicki – Life Skills. Kyle Arsenault.
Rod Ridnour – Physical Education. Matt Gorze – OS – Weight Training, Ray Williams – Team Sports, Molly Day – Team Day.
Dan Rucker – Social Studies. Kevin Teng – OS – Economics, Vick Bains – World History, Patrick Mulholland – World History, Nate Tewalt – World History, Cody Barthlow – World History, Daniel Gorze – PNW, Michelle Halpin – PNW, Greg Grasher – PNW.
Mike Stevens – English. Ashley Thomas – 11th English, Tabitha Adams – 11th English.
Vivian Bleecker – English. Jacklyn McDonald – OS Yearbook, Sarah Brooks – Yearbook, Aizia Lawson – Yearbook, Jordan Steelquist – AP English Language, Lauren Hyman – AP English Language, Tori Westman – AP English Language.
Dave Fakkema – Social Studies. Chelsey Gumley – OS – Psychology, Lauren Hyman – AP U.S., History, Belinda Crowson – AP U.S. History, John Dudley – U.S. History, Jessica Welter – U.S. History, Jamie Blake – Leadership.
Kathy Wright – Life Skills. Adam Lee – OS – Life Skills I & II, Heidi Bartch – Life Skills I, Angela Hines – OS –Life Skills, April Price – OS – Life Skills, Kristi Berg – Life Skills II, Angela O’Brien – OS – Life Skills I & II, Jamie Chaput – Advanced Life Skills, Carli Lefler – Life Skills I & II, Brianna Larsen – Life Skills I & II, Tessa Nofflz – Advanced Life Skills.
Lisa Laskey – English. Daniel Diaz – 11th English, Anna Solovey – 11th English, Kayla Merzorian – 11th English.
Robert Lehnert – English. Alexander Pennington – 9th English, Gordon Yung – 9th English,
Jim Nelson – Technology. Ryan Shockey – OS – Engineering Technology, Sarah Fisk – Video Productions, Ian Hoddevik – Engineering Design, Erik Swanson – Engineering Design.
Neil Nix – English. Kendra Rushing-Kuntz – AP Literature, Matt Gorze – AP Literature, Donald Yung – AP Literature, Matt Gorze – AP Government, Donald Yung – AP Government, Bailey Breuneau – American Literature.
Brian Smith – Art. Victoria Perrez – OS – AP Art, Tori Westman – AP Art, Sarah Brooks – Advanced Art, Kieran Lyons – Beginning Art.
Andy Harmening – Choir. Chelsea Gumley – OS – Choir, Kholt Moore – Choir, Landon Shaffer – Choir, Nicole Munden – Choir.
Steve Barthlow/Oliver Smith – Business. Ryan Shockey – OS – Business Department, Alexandra Dolk – Digi Tools – Consumer Economics, Chelsea Ulrich – Digi Tools, Ryan Shockey – Personal Finance, Jason Vasquez – Accounting I, Cody Barthlow – Real Enterprises, Jag Singh – Business Law, Muriel Ridnour – Learning Skills. Sarah O’Brien – Learning Skills.
Bob Gray – Band. Brian Kent – OS – Concert/Jazz Band, Jacob Hillard – Jazz Band, Lucas Vande Ven – Wind Ensemble/Concert Band, Kendra Rushing–Kuntz – Wind Ensemble.
Math – Teachers:
Aaron Messenger, Mike Shappell, Shawna Rouse, Jennifer Wright, John Freal. Matt Gorze – OS – AP Statistics, Sarah O’Brien – PreAlgebra, Tabby Adams – PreAlgebra, Ashley Tyree – Algebra, Ashley Vincent – Algebra, Gordon Yung – Algebra.
Danial Denhke – Algebra, Michelle Huber – Algebra, Molly Day – Algebra, Janelle Gobatto – Algebra, Daniel Gorze – Geometry, Shayne Moore – Geometry, Odinn Johannesson – Geometry, Alexandra Dolk – Geometry, Michelle Halpin – Geometry, Ian Hoddevik – Geometry, Sarah Brooks – Advanced Algebra, Bessie Chaput – Advanced Algebra, Ashley Lee – Advanced Algebra, Patrick Mulholland – Advanced Algebra, Cody Barthlow – Advanced Algebra, Margaret Farlin – Advanced Algebra, Dallas Martineau – PreCalculus, Tori Westman – PreCalculus, Katherine Yorke – PreCalculus, Donald Yung – AP Statistics.
Spirit of Math. Will Freeman, Monica Veliz.
Math Team: Beth Black, David Emerick, Kieran Lyons, Donald Yung, Patrick Mulholland, Michelle Halpin, Kevin Teng, Danny Dougan, Alexandra Dolk.
Knowledge Bowl: Kendra Rushing-Kuntz, Beth Black, Ryan Elsbree, Eli Kramme, Jordan Steelquist, Josh White.

Scholarships

Alan Shapiro Memorial Scholarship – Terre Shapiro and Pat Madsen. Kara Stull
Todd Curran Memorial Scholarship – Carol Curran-Garguile. Robert Bleecker
Blaine Friends of the Library – Bob Hendricks. Kendra Rushing-Kuntz, Lidiya Golub, Jacklyn McDonald, Ryan Shockey.
North Whatcom Fire Fighters Local 3867 – Leslee Smith. Jacklyn McDonald, Robert Bleecker.
Semiahmoo Ladies Club – Diane Smith. Chelsea Gumley, Jacklyn McDonald, Lidiya Golub, Chelsea Swearinger, Lauren Hovde-Mumma.
PACE/USW – Joe Solomon. Donald Yung, Max Bohnson,
Dorothy Joyce Scholarship – Lonnie Muggy. Beth Black.
Jerry Boykin Memorial Scholarship – Jan Boykin. Robert Bleecker, Ryan Shockey,
Dennis & Audrey Brown Charitable Trust – Audrey Brown. Lydia Golub,
Master Gardner Foundation of Whatcom County – John VanMiert. Matt Gorze
Brayton/Harshman Scholarship – Bud Norris. Robert Bleecker.
Blaine Education Association – John Freal. Kendra Rushing-Kuntz, Ryan Elsbree, Lidiya Golub, Ryan Goodwin, Jacklyn McDonald, Robert Bleecker, Chelsea Gumley, Ryan Shockey.
PEO – Vicki Kruse. Jacklyn McDonald, Lidiya Golub, Adriane Dodgson, Kendra Rushing-Kuntz, Chelsea Swearinger, Chelsea Gumley, Katie Jordan.
Blaine Soccer Club – Chris Wenzl. Adriane Dodgson, Katie Jordan.
Benny Bennett Memorial Scholarship – Sue Bennett & John Bennett. Tracy Bennett.
Blaine Fine Arts Association – Kristi Galbraith. Chelsea Gumley – Choir, Nicole Bailey – Choir, Jamie Blake – Band, Brian Kent – Band, Kendra Rushing-Kuntz – Band, Victoria Perez – Art.
Stafholt Good Samaritan Center – Wayne Weinschenk. Rachel Breivik, Chelsea Swearinger.
Blaine Scholarship Foundation – Shannon VanderYacht. Lidiya Golub, Nancy Khoury, Chelsea Swearinger, Kristen Freeman, Robert Bleecker, Douglas Stephens, Chelsea Gumley, Ryan Shockey, Jacklyn McDonald, Matt Gorze, Kara Stull, Kevin Teng, Donald Yung, Adriane Dodgson.
Abrams/Sylvia Fraser Scholarship – Mike/Anne Abrams. Ryan Shockey.
MK Bailey Science and Technology – Bob Bailey. Matt Gorze, Adriane Dodgson.
International Experience – Rick VanderYacht. Sara Sutton.
Comcast – Rick VanderYacht. Chelsea Gumley.
Eagle Auxiliary – Rick VanderYacht. Marina Varivoda.
Whatcom Community College/Ken Kellar – Karen Mulholland. Jacklyn McDonald, Chelsea Swearinger.
Lois Schmidt Memorial Scholarship – Karen Mulholland. Ryan Shockey.
Kenneth E. Kellar Foundation Scholarship – Karen Mulholland. Matt Gorze, Chelsea\ Gumley, Robert Bleecker, Ben Gibson.

Announcements

Masonic Award – Dan Newell. Will Nichols, David Emerick, Stephan Fraser, Mackenzie Nix, Brittia Thompson, Belinda Crowson.
Rotary Club of North Whatcom County – Dan Newell. Chelsea Gumley.
Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Award – Dan Newell. Patrick Mulholland.
Washington State Honors Awards – Dan Newell. Beth Black, Tegan Bukowski, Ryan Goodwin, Matt Gorze, Chelsea Gumley, Kevin Teng, Katherine Yorke, Donald Yung.
Army Scholar Athlete – Sgt. Burnley. Robert Bleecker, Ryan Shockey, Jacklyn McDonald.
Marine Corps Awards – Staff Sgt. Clough. Ryan Goodwin – Athletic, Aizia Lawson – Athletic, Matt Gorze – Scholastic, Beth Black – Scholastic, Kendra Rushing-Kuntz – Band.
Washington State Principal Awards – Scott Ellis. Beth Black, Lidiya Golub, Matthew Gorze, Chelsey Gumley, Kendra Rushing-Kuntz, Kevin Teng, Donald Yung.
Valedictorian & Salutatorian – Scott Ellis. Beth Black – V, Matt Gorze – V, Chelsea Gumley – V, Kendra Rushing-Kuntz – S.
Phi Beta Kappa – Scott Ellis. Beth Black – OS, Matt Gorze, Chelsea Gumley.
Boy & Girl of the Year – Scott Ellis. Robert Bleecker, Tegan Bukowski.