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Skyline graduate Karan Sunil uses art to pay it forward By Neil Pierson
Karan Sunil’s infatuation with art began at an early age, and he’s developed his gifts to the point where one of the most prestigious schools in the country wants him to study there. Sunil, who graduated from Skyline High School in June, will soon be headed to the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, where he plans to work toward an art production career in film or television. “I don’t know yet whether that’s animation, whether that’s storyboarding or character design,” he explained. “That’s something I’ll have to discover and figure out.” While Sunil’s future holds brilliant and nearly endless possibilities, he’s not just thinking about himself. Earlier this month at Sammamish City Hall, he auctioned four of his original paintings and offered up prints to donors. The $1,170 he raised won’t go to his tuition or expenses in Chicago, but to Art With Heart, a Seattle-based nonprofit that uses art to help children with traumatic backgrounds. Sunil said he had been planning to do a charity event for a while. After working through most of high school on a portfolio to attract college recruiters, he had a massive and varied collection of digital and acrylic paintings, two of his favorite mediums. Rather than let the art sit around his home, he realized he had the chance to do something bigger.
Gonzaga announces dean’s list The following Sammamish residents were named to the dean’s list at Gonzaga University. To qualify, students needed a GPA between 3.5 and 3.69. Mercedes Bass, Megan Batty, Brian Burgess, Katelyn Mincin, Kylie Neale, Erin Pazaski, Katherine Pullen, Vicente Varas, Tyler Wales, Chelsea Waters and Ryan Wong.
UW dean’s list The following Sammamish students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Washington for the winter quarter. To qualify, students need a GPA of 3.5 or higher. This is a partial list. Some students were named in past weeks. Patrick Lee Leake, junior; Courtney Anne Lee, junior; Esther Lee, freshman; Joshua
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Artist Karan Sunil, right, poses with his ‘Seattle Nightscape’ piece alongside Bipasha Mukherjee, who bought the painting during Sunil’s charity art show at Sammamish City Hall on Aug. 3. “I realize there are a lot of other kids out there who deserve the outlet of art more than I do, and kids that have gone through many more hardships than I have,” Sunil said. “I’ve lived a pretty comfortable life, and I feel like it’s a little selfish that I could get so many opportunities with art and just keep that to myself.” Art With Heart has reached more than 70,000 children worldwide through its various books and programs. Fiona Riley, a
development associate who worked directly with Sunil on his fundraiser, said the money will go toward developing leadership guides for the book, “Magnificent Marvelous Me!,” which is aimed at building self-identity and selfrespect in children who’ve experienced neglect, abuse, divorce or the death of a parent. Riley said Art With Heart has many partners, including Seattle Public Schools, Childhaven and Sound Mental Health, who use
the books to reach children. It was unusual to see a teenager like Sunil offer help, Riley said. “We definitely have more of a corporate edge, corporate sponsors,” she said. “We don’t have the younger artist, which is what was really nice and really appealing about him reaching out to us.” Sunil draws his inspiration from a wide array of people, places and ideas. He looks up to Muhammad Ali and Mahatma
Seung Hoon Lee, senior; Henry Li, freshman; Kevin Sha Li, junior; Tinny Liang, senior; Joey Jay Lim, senior; Zachary Lim, freshman; Bryan Gilbert Lin, sophomore; Jeffrey Paul Linden, sophomore; Natasha Joelle Lingenbrink, senior; Jess Kiel Little, senior; Erick Tinyau Lo, senior; Nicolos Tre Earl Lobb, senior; Sophia Nichole Long, sophomore; Timothy Jordan Lundberg, sophomore; Revati Madhira, senior; Nabil Faruk Manji, senior; Emily Robin Mansell, sophomore; Robert Stewart Marsh, senior; Andrew Dennis Marzano, senior; Haley Breeann McColgan, sophomore; Clare McGrane, sophomore; Nicole Elizabeth McKernan, junior; Cassandra Jean Merritt, sophomore; Sophia Maria Michener, sophomore; Robert Willis Moore, junior; Anna Nicole Morgan, junior; Jace Anthony Morrison, senior; Mykelle Marie Morrison, sophomore; Annmarie Kelly Morro, senior;
Yuxuan Mu, senior; Christianna G Mueller, sophomore; Rachel Yagi Nakanishi, senior; Haley Eliane Neary, senior; Evan Michael Nelson, senior; Albert Edmund Ng, sophomore; Anita Palekar, senior; Michael Rudolph Parducci, freshman; Suzanna Furr Parikh, senior; David Bryce Parkinson, junior; Katherine Alexandra Parra, sophomore; Brian E Pohl, senior; Tom James Postings, junior; Vinod Kumar Rathnam, junior; Roxana Rautu, senior; Megan Michelle Reeves, junior; Daniella Riani, junior; Lauren Taylor Ryan, freshman; Briana Joy Salvage, senior; Alexander Reed Sanoja, senior; William Henry Alexander Schneble, senior; Jeffrey Thomas Schueler, senior; Emilie Foster Schwartz, junior; Nathan D Scott, senior; Samuel Carver Sheehan, junior; Jonathan Shi, senior; Carlye Elizabeth Skinner, senior; Heather Marie Smith, senior; Anne Elizabeth Spung, senior; Rashmi Srinivas, sophomore;
Alexander Ryan Stanton, senior; Michael Thomas Stead, senior; Jonathan Andrew Stevenson, senior; Madison Terri Stoa, freshman; Travis Mason River Strawn, sophomore; Natalie Taylor Stromgren, junior; Jordan Michael Strong, senior; Joseph Garret Sullivan, junior; Talia Jebiet Suner, junior; Nathaniel John Tabit, junior; Hailey Alexandra Theeuwen, freshman; Michael Bradley Thompson, senior; Benjamin Ilya Tickman, senior; Susan Jay Tinker, freshman; Nicole Osai Tong, sophomore; Piper Annis Tuohy, senior; Sophia Alejandra Viamonte, sophomore; Mia Marigo Vyzis, senior; Christopher Michael Wagner, junior; Ian Michael Walsh, senior; Sean Michael Wammer, junior; Colin Leigh Wang, junior; Natalie Mei Wang, senior; Ziye Wang, freshman; Troy Joseph Wate, sophomore; Leah Patricia Westcott, senior; Christopher Aaron Stanley Williamson, senior; Thomas
Gandhi. He loves the beauty of Seattle. He listens to an eclectic blend of music, and he listens to his friends’ feedback about art. When Sunil feels particularly inspired, he’ll often stay up all night. “I usually don’t get sleepy if I’m working,” he said. “My goal is what’s most important.” Sunil’s work has been given high-profile recognition on several instances. Last December, he drew strength from the play of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, who led his team to the brink of an NFC Championship Game berth. He created a life-sized painting of Wilson, and in trying to figure out what to do with it, he decided to contact the Seahawks. Five months later, Wilson met Sunil and his friends at the Virginia Mason Athletic Center, the team’s training facility in Renton, and signed the painting. Sunil also submitted his “Elements of Nature” piece, a digital creation, to Pharrell Williams’ i am OTHER, a creative brand that showcases artists, musicians and fashion designers. The piece was displayed in their online art gallery. From March through May, Sunil’s “Progressive Shades” piece was part of the Bellevue Arts Museum’s “20 Under 20” display, in which 20 local artists under age 20 were highlighted. “It was a great honor for me because it was one of the first times that I actually entered my work into a pool of other artists’ work and got selected,” Sunil explained. Bain Winegarden, senior; Kristin Jane Winkel, freshman; Ryan David Wolfe, sophomore; Owen Kang Xia, freshman; Zhiyuan Sr Xiao, freshman; Bricina Y Yen, junior; Jasmine Yip, sophomore; Zak William Zabriskie, senior; Denise Linda Zhang, junior; Henry Edison Zhao, sophomore; Michael Duan Zhou, senior; Jennifer Jie Zhu, junior and Larson Anderson Zornes, senior.
Gonzaga announces president’s list The following Sammamish residents were named to the president’s list at Gonzaga University. To qualify, students needed a GPA between 3.7 and 4.0. Michaela Bernardo, Jordan Brunner, Andrew Burke, Devyn Butenko, Stephanie Clay, Jessica Daniels, Aspen Edwards, Chadwick Gray, Kin Kang, Matthew Longcore and Annie Worman.
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Eastlake Little League boys in must-win situation By Chris Masse Special to The Seattle Times
Many of the 20,000 fans who watched the Eastlake Little League all-stars from Sammamish fall way behind Westport, Conn., were stunned when they mounted a furious comeback. Eastlake manager Rob Chandler was not. He has grown accustomed to watching his all-stars make big comebacks and find ways to win. They almost did it again Aug. 18 in the Little League World Series at Lamade Stadium. Despite trailing by eight runs in the third inning and losing ace pitcher Jacob Dahlstrom to a second-inning injury, Eastlake had the tying runners on base in the fifth and sixth innings before losing, 9-7. “I was expecting it,” Chandler said. “These guys have done it six times before. The fifth inning seems to be their rallying cry. They put a pretty good punch together. They just came up a little short.” Eastlake dropped into the loser’s bracket and needed a win Monday against Urbandale, Iowa, to stay alive at the Series. Results came after press time.
Connecticut advanced to Wednesday’s winner’s bracket final and plays Chula Vista, Calif., a 15-3 winner over Newark, Del. Dahlstrom’s status for Monday’s game is uncertain. The starting pitcher and cleanup hitter was injured in the second inning after taking a wicked line drive off his right knee. Dahlstrom lay on the ground for a few minutes writhing in pain before rising to his feet and being helped off the field. Chandler said Dahlstrom has a deep bruise and was receiving ice throughout the game. He was on crutches afterward as a precaution and will be evaluated Monday. After Dahlstrom departed, Connecticut erupted, scoring seven runs and taking a 7-0 lead that it extended to 9-1 an inning later when winning pitcher Harry Azadian hit a two-run home run. “When something like that happens you get into a situation where you have to come together as a team and battle as a team,” Chandler said. “But he’s our ace, and so to see him go down is tough on these kids.” Still, Eastlake pulled together and started fighting back, scoring
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Will Armbruester, pictured in the batting cage prior to his team’s trip to the Northwest Regional tournament, has been a big key as Eastlake has advanced to the Little League World Series. six runs in the fourth and fifth went 2-for-3 with a double and pulled within 9-7. Austin Oh and innings. The reserves delivered two runs. Jack Matheson hit consecutive big, combining for five hits and Six straight hitters reached RBI singles to highlight the rally. four RBI. Jack Rud replaced base to start the fifth inning as See BASEBALL, Page 13 Dahlstrom in the lineup and Eastlake scored four times and
Anderson, Mounsey hope to spark Skyline volleyball By Neil Pierson
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Crystal Anderson, left, and Molly Mounsey are hoping to make their senior seasons with the Skyline Spartans volleyball team a special one. Anderson and Mounsey helped guide Skyline to a 16-5 record and a Class 4A state tournament berth in 2012.
Coming off a sixth-place finish in 2011 at the Class 4A state volleyball tournament, the Skyline Spartans felt 2012 would be a season for them to challenge for a championship. It didn’t quite work out that way. Skyline had a dominating regular season, then beat Newport to capture the KingCo Conference tournament title. At state, however, the Spartans got off to a slow start, losing to Union in straight sets. They beat Wenatchee to stay alive for a trophy, but were swept out of the tourney at the hands of Auburn Riverside. It was an experience this year’s four seniors – including reigning all-conference selections Crystal Anderson and Molly Mounsey – may use for motivation.
“It was really exciting winning KingCo last year, because that was a big step for us,” said Anderson, a 6-foot-2 inch outside hitter. “And then we got into the state tournament, and we went pretty far, but I don’t think we met our potential last year. And so this year I’m hoping we work as a team more and we are able to get farther.” Mounsey, a 6-foot middle blocker, said the Spartans may have suffered some complacency after doing well at state in 2011. That year, they opened with a thrilling five-set win over topranked Bellarmine Prep, a squad that went on to win the state title in 2012. “I think that we learned that we need to have a little more dedication all the time,” Mounsey said. “I think we all expected See VOLLEY, Page 13
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The KidsFirst performance series features Eric Ode from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 20 at Ebright Park.
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Can You Dig It Show with Professor Zaniac will go on an archaeological dig to explore how past cultures were entertained from 1-2 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Sammamish
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The summer concerts in the park series features North Country, a bluegrass band from 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 29 at Pine Lake Park.
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Caring Hearts with Friends of Eastside Seniors is holding an information luncheon from noon to 1 p.m. Sept. 9 at City Hall. Visit www. ci.sammamish.wa.us/files/document/11579.pdf.
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The Sammamish Youth Writing Club will hold its first meeting from 7-8 p.m. Sept. 10 at the Sammamish Library. RSVP sammwrite@outlook.com.
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Mars Hill Students is made up of sixth-12th grade students in Sammamish, Redmond, Issaquah and surrounding areas. It meets every Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m. for a time of life music, teaching, food and connection. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ MarsHillStudentsSAM.
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The Mother Daughter Book Club for girls ages 10-13 and their mothers will discuss “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett from 1-2 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Sammamish Library.
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The Sammamish book club will discuss “The Scarlet Letter” by Nathaniel Hawthorne from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Sammamish Library. Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! Story Drama Workshop, for children 3-5 will explore a picture book using acting, imagination and props from 10-10:45 a.m. and from 11:30 to 12:15 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Sammamish Library. To register, visit kcls. org.
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The summer concerts in the park series features the Sammamish Symphony, from 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 22 at Pine Lake Park.
volunteer opportunities Providence Marianwood seeks volunteers to work with the senior citizens who live there. They are particularly looking for people to assist with group activities, work in the gift nook or make new friends. Call 391-2897. Visit residents in nursing homes. Friend to Friend matches volunteers with residents in Sammamish nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Volunteers are asked to visit residents a couple times a month for a year. Orientation will be provided. Background check required. Call 1-888-3837818. Evergreen Healthcare is seeking volunteers to help serve patients throughout King County. Volunteers, who will be assigned to help people in their own neighborhoods, provide companionship, run errands, do light household work, or give a break to primary caregivers. Volunteers will be supported by hospital staff. Call 899-1040 or visit www.evergreenhealthcare.org/hospice. The King County LongTerm Care Ombudsman Program needs certified long-term care ombudsman
volunteers. After completing a four-day training program, visit with residents, take and resolve complaints and advocate for residents. Volunteers are asked to donate four hours a week and attend selected monthly meetings. Contact Cheryl Kakalia at 206-694-6827. Eastside Bluebills is a Boeing retiree volunteer organization that strives to provide opportunities for retirees to help others in need and to assist charitable and nonprofit organizations. 10 a.m. to noon, the third Wednesday of the month at the Bellevue Regional Library. Call 235-3847. LINKS, Looking Into the Needs of Kids in Schools, places community volunteers in the schools of the Lake Washington School District. Opportunities include tutoring, classroom assistance and lunch buddy. Email links@lwsd.org or visit www.linksvolunteer.org. Eastside Baby Corner needs volunteers to sort incoming donations of clothing and toys and prepare items for distribution. Visit www.babycorner.org. Volunteers are needed to
visit homebound patrons with the King County Library System’s Traveling Library Center program. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and have reliable transportation. Call Susan LaFantasie at 369-3235. Sammamish Citizen Corps Council needs volunteers to help support the Community Emergency Response Team and other groups. Email info@ sammamishcitizencorps.org, visit www.sammamishcitizencorps.org or attend the meeting from 7-8 p.m. first Wednesday of every month at Fire Station 82. Volunteer drivers are needed for the Senior Services Volunteer Transportation Program. Flexible hours, mileage, parking reimbursement and supplemental liability insurance are offered. Call 206448-5740. Guide Dogs for the Blind submit items forClub EagerTo Eye Guide Pups the Community needs volunteers Calendar, to raise pupemail to samrev@isspress. pies for use as guide dogs for Items willsjbonsib@aol. be edited thecom. blind. Email and must be received by the com. Wednesday before publication. Volunteer Chore Services links volunteers with seniors or
Grief Share Support Group meeting from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday nights at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Wednesday night youth group will have games, worship and fun for students in grades six-12 from 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Sammamish Presbyterian Church. Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) allows mothers of young children time to make friends, share stories and grow spiritually. The group generally meets twice a month on Thursday mornings at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Visit www.mops.org. A Toast to the Lord, a faith-based Toastmasters club, meets at 1 p.m. Saturdays at the Eastridge Church Jamin Café. They offer job interviewing skill development for those seeking employment or a career change; motivational and inspirational speaking training. Call 427-9682 or email toasttothelord@gmail. com. Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church youth groups are for children in sixth-eighth grade and ninth-12th grades. Meetings are at 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Call the church at 3911178, ext. 129. Healing Prayer Service is for those who desire to experience God’s love through worship, prayer and healing. The fourth Tuesday of every month except November and December, 7 p.m., at Pine Lake Covenant Church. Email healingprayer@ plcc.org.