School Briefs

School briefs can be e-mailed to entschools@heraldnet.com or mailed to 4303 198th St. SW, Lynnwood, Wash. 98036. E-mail is preferred. Briefs can include announcements of public events, class reunions, awards, scholarships, and community news items. Information is published on a space available basis. Please include a contact number with area code.

S’wood boosters give scholarships

Shorewood students Coral Crandall, Christina Filipovic, Candice Ryu, and Amberly Thiemens were each recently awarded $1,000 scholarship from the Shorewood Boosters.

The annual scholarship is given to students based on participation in extra-curricular activities while attending Shorewood, teacher recommendations and a written essay. The students will be recognized at Shorewood’s June 13 Moving Up Assembly.

District newsletter available online

The Shoreline School District’s community newsletter, Report to Our Communities, is available in electronic format on the web. The Spring 2003 edition can be accessed on the district’s web site at www.shorelineschools.org by clicking on the “News &Information” tab at the top of the home page, then on the “Publications” link located under the blue wave. The Spring 2003 edition is listed under “Report to Our Communities” on the publications page.

For more information, call the community relations and district services office at 206-361-4412.

Instructional dean named at SCC

Shoreline Community College recently announced that Dr. Susan Hoyne has been hired as the newest Instructional Dean for the college. Hoyne will begin her work with the Science Division on July 1.

Before taking the SCC position, Hoyne served as dean for three yeas at Clark College.

Bob Petersen, who has served as Interim Dean in the Science Division, will remain in the position until the end of June.

SCC director goes to youth forum

Shoreline Community College Community Programs Executive Director Thalia Saplad has been invited to participate in discussions about federal and state programs that support youth in the workforce and in post-secondary education June 25-26 in Washington, D.C.

Saplad is one of 20 leaders from across the nation to participate in the National Youth Employment Coalition-hosted Advocacy Day.

SCC hosts summer youth programs

The Continuing Education Department at Shoreline Community College is offering several youth camps this summer: Classes include Computer Explorers Camp for Kids, Art and Drama, Sewing, Spa Retreat for Teens, Forensic Science Explorations, Summer Music Workshops for Teens, Web Design, Car Care Camp for Teens, Computer Hardware and Networking, Computer Programming Introduction, Reading Development, Intensive Choir Experience, Hoop Camps and Volleyball Camps for girls and boys.

For more information and to register, call 206-533-6700.

Top student production

in state award

Enterprise staff

Shorecrest High School’s spring musical production “Oliver!” was recently named the top student production in the state at the first annual Fifth Avenue Musical Theatre Awards June 11 in Seattle.

Shorecrest was one of only six schools nominated for the “Outstanding Overall Production of a Musical” award. Nominations were based on school size, budget, and other creative aspects of production including acting, singing, choreography, and directing; orchestra; stage crew; costumes and makeup; and scenery and lighting.

Junior Brian Earp also earned the “Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role” award for his portrayal of Fagin. Earp performed a portion of the musical number “Reviewing the Situation” in a medley of songs with the seven other young men nominated in the category.

Director Brad Reed also received recognition for “Outstanding Direction.” The school’s drama department earned nominations in 13 of the 20 categories.

Each of the six nominated schools was invited to perform on the 5th Avenue stage at the Awards Ceremony. The Shorecrest cast selected the musical number “Consider Yourself” from “Oliver!”

Shorecrest Drama Director and Producer Linda Johnson accepted the award on behalf of the cast, orchestra and crews. Local celebrities presented the awards in front of a packed house of over 2,000 guests and performers.

Modeled after the Tony Awards for Broadway excellence, The 5th Avenue Theatre initiated a program designed to recognize and honor the work, talent, and commitment that faculty and students put into their high school musical productions.

Shorecrest High School was one of 34 schools throughout Washington state that entered the competition with its production of “Oliver!,” which was viewed on two separate performances in May by 5th Avenue judges.

A complete list of winners is posted on The 5th Avenue’s Web site at www.5thavenuetheatre.org. Photos of the gala event may be viewed on www.yourphotoz.com.