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FRIDAY, June 1, 2012
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2012 HIGH-SCHOOL GRADUATE PROFILES
Swanson: a natural leader Landmann: SAS shining star BY ANDY NYSTROM anystrom@bothell-reporter.com
Secondary Academy for Success’ Joey Landmann enjoyed the one-on-one feedback he received from teachers at the Bothell school. ANDY NYSTROM, Bothell-Kenmore Reporter
Tina MacRae — Inglemoor activity coordinator who passed away in 2011 — was a guiding light for Swanson, teaching her to be open minded, patient and friendly with others. Swanson has been involved with ASB since eighth grade and also spends a good chunk of her time participating in Washington Association of
“And here I am, three years later, graduating, not wanting to leave,” said The Secondary AcadLandmann, 18, who will emy for Success receive his di(SAS) drew Joey ploma on June 11 Landmann in, at the Northshore so much that he Center for the MORE PROFILES didn’t want to Performing Arts. PAGE 5 exit the Bothell “It was the people, school. the environment. As a sophoEveryone’s so more, he planned friendly, we don’t on staying one semester to really have cliques — it’s improve his grades before just one big family.” moving on to Woodinville In the classroom, High. BY ANDY NYSTROM
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Student Councils activities when she’s not making an impact at Inglemoor. With ASB, one major issue they’ve tackled is bullying and trying to make all students feel welcome at school, she said. They administered a survey last year and have learned about the emotional impacts of students who are [ more IHS page 7]
Landmann is a science guy and finds biology the most interesting of his courses. Studying the world around him is what fascinates him when class is in session. Landmann noted that the SAS teaching staff and counselors have given him the confidence to succeed. “I learned a lot of good studying skills here. It’s a lot smaller environment, I can get one-on-one feedback from a teacher [ more SAS page 6]
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Inglemoor High’s Ellie Swanson displayed leadership at school and on the volleyball court. ANDY NYSTROM, Bothell-Kenmore Reporter
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As setter and captain on the Inglemoor High volleyball team, Ellie Swanson leads the way with her athletic skills and encouraging words. The Viking senior is a leader off the court, as well, as associated student body (ASB) assistant coordinator. It’s a double dose of school spirit that keeps Swanson going and appreciating the time she’s spent at the Kenmore school the last three years. “I’ve been really fortunate because Inglemoor is full of amazing teachers and administrators, so it’s been a really amazing experience to be a part of this community,” said Swanson, who turned 18 on May 31 and will graduate on June 13 at the Comcast Arena in Everett. Swanson sports a 3.961 grade-point average and will take those smarts to the University of San Diego in the fall to study elementary education. Her ultimate goal is to be a second-grade teacher. (She also plans to study abroad in college, possibly traveling to Spain.) “I love to help people, and I think that being a teacher is so rewarding in that you can see the change and the difference you can make,” she said, noting that she’s looking forward to sharing her knowledge and life experiences with the youngsters.