School drill and dance squads strut their stuff
February 22, 2011
IHS Pride and Tradition
Issaquah High School’s motto is “Pride and Tradition.” One of the best examples of this is the IHS Drill Team.
By Alex Tucker
Issaquah students are always thrilled to see the team perform at games, assemblies and competitions; there is never a dull moment when the girls take center stage.
“We have aspects of the dance team, the cheer team and even ROTC in us,” said Alex Morris, a senior and a third-year drill team member.
Although Issaquah is known for having a great drill team, winning doesn’t come easy. The practices can be long and grueling, but the girls agree that the positives far outweigh the negatives.
“My favorite drill memory is going to state last year. The experience was unbelievable,” said senior Abby Williams, “The hard practices were definitely worth it.”
Both girls also gushed about how close-knit the drill team is. Asked about the best thing about drill team, Morris didn’t miss a beat.
“The family you end up having from it, and the experiences of getting to perform in front of so many people,” she said.
“I can always count on drill to cheer me up … they are like a second family,” Williams said. “Also, we have the best coach ever, Rochelle Eixenberger!”
The team has districts coming up March 5, so head over to Skyline to watch them perform.
“I am excited to see the other teams we are up against for state!” Morris said.
Teen Talk
February 22, 2011
How are you actively involved in your youth community?
Issaquah High School
“At Eastridge Christian Assembly Youth Church, I am a youth leader. I get to organize events and volunteer all over the city of Issaquah. This year, for example, I helped with the annual turkey and grocery giveaway, where we gave away 2,000 turkeys!”— Gabrielle Larsen, sophomore,
“I go on trips to Seattle with my church community. We feed the homeless, provide clothing, and build relationships with the men and women we meet.”
— Allegra Namie, sophomore
Eastside Catholic High School
“I do leadership class, which is a lot of hard work, but it’s really rewarding. We get to help set up for events and help with all of the little details that go on behind the scenes.”
— Sarah Lewis, sophomore
“The biggest connections I have with youth in the area are through debate, and even though I’m trying to beat those kids, it’s a great way to get to know a bunch of people and work at things together.”
— Derek Holliday, junior
Liberty High School
“I do volunteer work for my church, like cleaning up mobile homes for people.”
— Brittney Maxwell, senior
“I volunteer with my little brother’s sports and his school stuff.”
— Jake Preimsberg, freshman
Skyline High School
“Whenever I have the time, I like to do my part to help with the community. For example, I went to Pine Lake Park to help build trails.”
— Collin Ehret, senior
“I do my best to make time for church every Friday and Sunday. We have assigned small groups and I feel like it’s a great way to communicate with the rest of the community.”
— Jon Jo, junior
The Hot List
February 22, 2011
By Olivia Spokoiny
Album: ‘The King is Dead’
The Decemberists
The Decemberists’ newest album impresses listeners with the simplicity of their easy-going, country-folk sound. “The King is Dead,” released in January, is clean, meticulously crafted and masters the concept of an album not really having a concept at all.
Film: ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop’ by Banksy
“Exit Through the Gift Shop” debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in 2010 and features many of the world’s most notorious graffiti artists at work. It tells the story of a French shopkeeper, Thierry Guetta, who attempts to locate and film infamous street artist Banksy. His failed attempt results in the artist turning the camera back on its owner, documenting the bizarre results of Guetta’s fascination and obsession with street art.
Book: ‘The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest’ By Stieg Larson
“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets’ Nest” is the last of three novels in the best-selling “Millennium series” by Swedish author Stieg Larson. The novel has been on the best-selling list for many weeks and has received rave reviews for the saga’s conclusion. In this book, Larson finally unveils protagonist Lisbeth Salander’s past.
Albert Irving Stanley
February 22, 2011
Albert Stanley
Albert Irving Stanley, formerly of Issaquah, died Feb. 19, 2011, in Federal Way. He was 94.
Albert was born on April 19, 1916, in Pequot Lakes, Minn., to Burton and Clara Stanley. He was raised in Pequot Lakes. He married Sybil Shaw in Minnesota in 1939. They moved to Washington state in 1940. Their first residence was on Queen Anne Hill and then they moved to the Highline area. In 1965 the family moved to Issaquah. In 2003 Albert and Sybil moved into Foundation House in Federal Way, where he lived until his death.
Albert retired from Baugh Construction and Engineering when he was 65 after working as the expeditor of shipping for the pipeline in Alaska.
His greatest love, next to Sybil, was his yearly treks to Whitehall, Mont., where he participated in the cattle roundups in the spring and fall with his good friend Ernst Tebay. Another love of his was raising dahlias.
Albert was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was the president of the Washington Sports Council and worked for legislation for sportsmen. He received the Sportsman of the Year award for Washington state and enjoyed all their activities. He was awarded his over 65-year pin for belonging to the Carpenters Union of Seattle Tacoma and was very proud of his membership.
Blake Chase Carlton
February 22, 2011
Blake Carlton
Blake Chase Carlton, a former longtime resident of Issaquah, died Jan. 24, 2011. He was 45.
Blake was born in Seattle and moved with the family in 1968 to Issaquah, where he grew up.
Blake attended Sunny Hills grade school, Pine Lake Junior High School and graduated from Issaquah High School with his class and many friends in 1983. After graduation, he went on to college at the University of Puget Sound, where he worked on a degree in business.
His many activities in Issaquah began with Cub Scouts at age 6 until he could start participating in community sports programs, namely basketball, baseball, football and wrestling, a powerhouse sport at the time. Blake continued football and wrestling, lettering in both. In wrestling, he went to district, regional and state tournaments all three years of his high school career.
Event of the Month
February 22, 2011
King County Youth Summit
1-10 p.m. March 19
Cleveland High School
5511 15th Ave. S., Seattle
The summit is designed to equip teens with the training and tools necessary to go out into their communities and make a difference. The summit will feature workshops about social entrepreneurship, discussions about issues important to youth, interactive booths from local nonprofit organizations and an open mic segment. This free event will include food, drinks and raffle prizes, followed by a dance. Learn more at the summit website.
Steven A. Birdsall
February 22, 2011
Steven Birdsall
Steven A. Birdsall, of Maple Valley, died Feb. 18, 2011, in Maple Valley. He was 52.
A celebration of his life was held Feb. 22.
Steve was born to Richard and Arlene Birdsall on May 5, 1958, in Fullerton, Calif.
Steve graduated from Issaquah High School in 1977 and from Linfield College in 1981. He received his teaching certificate from Central Washington University in 1987, and his master’s in curriculum development from Leslie College in the early 1990s. Steve was a dedicated fifth-grade teacher at Maple Hills Elementary School for 22 years.
On Jan. 9, 1988, Steve married Polly Vaughn. Family was very important to Steve. He found happiness with his wife and joy in his children Madison and Kellen Birdsall. He loved vacationing with his family, jogging with Polly, watching his kids play sports, listening to Maddie sing and joking with Kellen.
Barbara Waibel
February 22, 2011
Barbara Waibel
Barbara Waibel, of Issaquah, died at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011. She was 67.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Feb. 26, at the Issaquah Latter-day Saints chapel, 1100 Sixth Ave. S.E, Issaquah.
Barbara was born Jan. 12, 1945, in Kearns, Utah, the daughter of Everett and Arla Paulson. She was raised, along with her brother Edward, in Orem, Utah.
In 1959, the family moved to Sacramento, Calif.; she was 14. In 1963, she graduated from Sacramento High School, where she met her spouse, Timm Waibel.
Barbara married Timm at the Oakland LDS temple on June 11, 1966. They moved to the Seattle area that same year to pursue a career and start a family.
Barbara raised three children, Jeff, Paul and Angie, while living in Redmond for most of her adult life. She was a homemaker who was active in the LDS church and served in multiple capacities in her local ward.
Phylliss Lucille Caldwell
February 22, 2011
Phylliss Lucille Caldwell, of Issaquah, died Feb. 12, 2011. She was 86.
Phylliss was born in Kansas City, Mo., on Feb. 4. 1925.
Her personality, industriousness, creativity and “look-on-the-bright-side” outlook was forged by the struggles of surviving the Great Depression in her family of eight, headed by her mother and father Mary Salome Morris and Herman Gilbert Crowl.
She met her future husband of 62 years, Earl Walter Caldwell, in Davenport, Iowa, while he was laid up after a motorcycle accident with a broken leg. As Phylliss told it, “He married me because he couldn’t run away.”
During World War II, with Earl in the Pacific Theater, Phylliss joined the Navy “to do my part and end the war so Earl could get home and marry me.” They were married Oct. 2, 1946.
Phylliss raised three sons, Randy Lee, Jay Thomas and Jon Blair during many moves around the country including stops in Illinois, Iowa, Connecticut and New York. She was very proud her three sons went on to lead productive lives and never got into trouble.
Kathryn P. Kriken
February 22, 2011
Kathryn P. Kriken, of Carnation and formerly of Issaquah, died Feb. 13, 2011, at her residence. She was 92.
A memorial service was Feb. 19 at Flintoft’s Funeral Home, Issaquah.
Kathryn was born March 25, 1918, in Whitefish, Mont., the daughter of Asa and Pearl Peck. She was raised and attended school in Whitefish. She graduated from Edison Technical College in Seattle.
On June 14, 1943, she married Ivor John Kriken in Kalispell, Mont. They moved to Issaquah in 1979. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Issaquah.
