In brief
Published 2:56 pm Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Breakfast to honor residents’ efforts
The 13th annual Rise and Shine Breakfast, to honor community members who make the Snoqualmie Valley a better place, is 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, at the River Ranch, 33300 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation.
The breakfast will include a presentation by the combined Riverview and Sno Valley Youth Councils on “What’s Great About Growing Up in the Valley.”
Guests are asked to RSVP by Friday, May 22 by calling by (425) 333-6614 or e-mail to svcn@msn.com.
Lee receives Robeson award
Fall City student Kendra Lee, a freshman at Mount Si High School, received the Paul Robeson Scholar-Athlete Award at a Thursday, May 14 ceremony at the Qwest Events Center.
Lee was nominated by her Hurricanes softball team, where she plays first base and pitches. Kendra has participated in volleyball, soccer and softball, as well as jazz band, while maintaining a high GPA.
Wright earns leader award
Catherine Wright of Snoqualmie, a second-year student at Georgetown University, has been named one of 16 Goldman Sachs Global Leaders in the United States for 2009.
The Goldman Sachs Global Leaders Program identifies and rewards the academic excellence and leadership potential of 150 of the most accomplished second-year students across the world from all disciplines. Wright will receive a $3,000 award and advanced leadership training as part of the program. Learn more about Wright’s accomplishment at www.explore.georgetown.edu.
