School Briefs

Western awards scholarships

Four former Shorewood High School students recently were awarded scholarships from Western Washington University for the 2006-07 academic year.

• Jordan Reni, daughter of Paul Reni and Ann Heath of Shoreline, received a two-year $1,500 scholarship. Reni earned a 3.91 cumulative GPA in high school. The President’s Scholarship is awarded to approximately the top 8-10 percent of the incoming freshman class and is based on superior academic achievement.

• Stephanie West, daughter of Thomas and Kathy West of Shoreline, received a one-year $500 President’s Scholarship. She earned a 4.0 cumulative GPA in high school and also was a member of the National Honors Society. She plans to study elementary education and eventually earn her teaching certificate.

• Carly Greyell, daughter of Christopher and Melanie Greyell of Shoreline, received a one-year $500 President’s Scholarship. She earned a 3.78 cumulative GPA in high school. She plans to study music and eventually become a music teacher.

• Marquis Prinzig, daughter of Mark and Martha Prinzig of Shoreline, received a one-year $1,000 Multicultural Achievement Program, or MAP Scholarship. She would like to thank Carmela Dellino at Shorewood High School. The MAP Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and a commitment to multicultural issues and activities.

Wonderland gets makeover

Wonderland Developmental Center got a makeover June 29, when more than 150 Home Depot employees volunteered their time and the store donated construction materials to improve the existing facility, located at 2545 NE 200th St. in Shoreline.

Wonderland provides therapy for children from birth to three who have developmental disabilities and delays of all types. It provides early intervention therapy, instruction, and parent education and support for children in the North King and South Snohomish county. For information, contact Wonderland at 206-364-3777, or see www.wdcbirthtothree.org.

SCC expands biotechnology

Shoreline Community College and Bellevue Community College have been awarded a $227,000 grant from the Amgen Foundation to implement the Amgen Bruce Wallace Biotechnology Laboratory Program in the Shoreline, Bellevue and Seattle school districts.

The grant will provide faculty training, both in high school and middle school, equipment, and curriculum at no cost to integrate recombinant DNA technology into science curricula to support students who want to study and work in the biotechnology and engineering fields.

Grant dollars also will fund three sets of microbiology lab supplies and equipment, such as thermocyclers and electrophoresis equipment, which will be shared among the schools in the three districts.

Faculty development workshops will begin in August, with classroom implementation to begin fall quarter 2006.

Alternative fuels classes offered

Shoreline Community College offers two new alternative fuels training classes this summer for those interested in environmentally riendly alternatives to petroleum-based transportation. 

• The Basics of Biodiesel, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Thursday, July 27. Cost: $39. Learn about the clean-burning fuel made from plant oils that works in any diesel engine or home furnace.

• Alternative Fuels: The Future of Transportation and Energy, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Cost: $15.  What does the world’s oil production peak mean for you, America and the world? Examine the pros and cons of alternative fuel transportation options.

In February, Shoreline Community College became Washington state’s first National Training Center for Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicle Training.