Everett honors scholar athletes

High school football is known for its two-way stars — well-conditioned athletes who start on offense and defense — but it’s time to honor kids who stand out with a different sort of two-way success.

The Everett School District announced its fall 2007 scholar-athletes Thursday. The program recognizes one male and one female from each high school (Cascade, Everett and Jackson) who has a minimum 3.2 grade-point average, plays a varsity sport and serves the community. After getting nominated by coaches, winners are picked by school administrators.

Here are the honorees:

Cascade High

Kristin Villanueva, volleyball — has a 3.79 GPA, serves as Associated Student Body treasurer and is captain of the volleyball team. Villanueva, a setter/defensive specialist, helped coordinate a Dig for the Cure match that raised awareness about breast cancer.

Paul Heer, football — has a 3.3 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society. The wide receiver/cornerback volunteers with Special Olympics.

Everett High

Katie Gebert, cross country — has a 3.99 GPA and is involved in Everett’s leadership program. The team co-captain advanced to the 2006 Class 3A state meet and will try to qualify for the 2007 state meet Saturday at the Northwest District championships.

Andy Monro, tennis — has a 3.69 GPA and is a team co-captain. He is a model of great sportsmanship and dedication to the team, according to administrators who chose him for the honor.

Jackson High

Germaine Salmine, dance — has a 3.41 GPA, is vice president of the school’s Honor Society and is a member of the Jackson High School Congress. Salmine is a dance team captain and provides leadership and motivation, administrators said.

Richard Oam, tennis — has a 3.68 GPA in honors and advanced placement classes, is a four-year letter winner and placed sixth at the 2007 4A state tournament.

Sweet redemption

One play after having a potential interception get away, Snohomish football player Nick Oglesby got a second chance. Oglesby, a 6-foot-2, 215-pound senior linebacker, picked off Lake Stevens quarterback Nick Baker Friday in the fourth quarter of Snohomish’s 45-21 victory. It was the first varsity interception for Oglesby, who failed to hold onto an errant pass a few seconds earlier.

Happy home team

The South Whidbey girls cross country team, fresh off winning a Cascade Conference title over the weekend, brings a No. 1 ranking (state coaches’ poll) into the 2A District 1 meet. The Falcons, who bumped Bellingham out of the top spot, will battle No. 2 Sehome, No. 3 Bellingham and No. 8 Archbishop Murphy.

Key test tonight for Monroe

Perfection is just two victories away for the Monroe volleyball team. Monroe (6-0 in the Western Conference North Division) finishes the regular season this week against Oak Harbor (also 6-0) and Snohomish (2-4). Monroe plays host to Oak Harbor tonight in a fight for first place. If the Bearcats prevail tonight and beat Snohomish Thursday, they’ll complete their second consecutive undefeated Wesco North season. Monroe hasn’t lost a North match since Oct. 18, 2005 (3-0 versus Snohomish).

Mike Cane, Herald Writer

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Sports

Arlington’s Leyton Martin puts three fingers in the air after making a three point shot during the game against Glacier Peak on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 in Arlington, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep basketball roundup for Saturday, Feb. 15

Leyton Martin’s triple-double leads Arlington to district win

Monroe's Halle Keller drives past Meadowdale's Payton Fleishman during a Feb. 14, 2025 3A District 1 playoff game at Meadowdale High School. (Qasim Ali / The Herald)
Last-second layup powers Monroe past Mavs

The Bearcats staged a 50-49 road upset in a district playoff clash.

Shorecrest’s Cassie Chesnut leaps in the air to block a shot by Shorewood’s Bridget Cox during the 3A district playoff game on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Shoreline, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Shorecrest girls win rubber match against Shorewood

Cassie Chesnut’s 28 points, 18 rebounds pushes the Scots to District 1 3A semifinals with 53-38 win.

Freshman leads Jackson to 4A district swim title

Syunta Lee sets two meet records as Timberwolves edge Lake Stevens.

Shorecrest wins 3A district swim title

Snohomish’s Torsten Hokanson sets two meet records and leads two winning relays.

Marysville Pilchuck claims 2A district wrestling title

Tomahawks win three individual championship bouts.

Snohomish’s Kendall Hammer yells in celebration with teammate Snohomish’s Sienna Capelli after she makes a shot and is fouled during the game on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025 in Snohomish, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Prep basketball roundup for Friday, Feb. 14

Snohomish, Stanwood girls cruise into district semis.

Vote for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 2-8

The Athlete of the Week nominees for Feb. 2-8. Voting closes at… Continue reading

Mountlake Terrace’s Svayjeet Singh leaps in the air after the basketball during the 3A district loser-out playoff game against Snohomish on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 in Mountlake Terrace, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Snohomish upsets Mountlake Terrace for first playoff win in 11 years

Bryson Wheat scored 25 in Panthers’ 49-43 win to advance to the District 1 Boys 3A quarterfinals

Julio Rodríguez (left) and manager Dan Wilson (right) of the Seattle Mariners react after the game against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on Sept. 27, 2024, in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers / Getty Images / Tribune News Services)
Dan Wilson begins first spring training as M’s manager

An anxious eagerness to get through the first of… Continue reading

Marysville Getchell junior Bubba Palocol reverses directions while dribbling against Arlington during a playoff matchup at Arlington High School on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, in Arlington, Washington. (Ryan Berry / The Herald)
Prep basketball roundup for Thursday, Feb. 13

Marysville Getchell, Lakewood boys each earn district wins

Kenneth Walker III runs with against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 1, 2024. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle Seahawks)
Seahawks hire run game coach

Justin Outten added to staff as Mike Macdonald continues attempts to bolster rushing attack.

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.