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Mount Baker's Cardillo earns GOP scholarship, headed to West PointJun 20, 2010 (The Bellingham Herald - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- The Republican Women of Whatcom County last week presented a $500 scholarship to Mount Baker High School graduate Kyle Cardillo, who was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point by U.S. Rep. Rick Larson. This is the first year the Republican Women offered this scholarship for school seniors with families in the Republican Party. Sharon Helm, who is finishing up four years as the organization's president, said it will more than likely become an annual scholarship. The group admired Kyle's well-written essay on newly elected County Councilwoman Kathy Kershner. The scholarship committee was also impressed with Kyle's community service with the Civil Air Patrol, Whatcom County Search and Rescue and the Republican Party. Kyle is the son of Steve Cardillo and Nicolle and Dennis Armstrong, all of Bellingham. Nicolle said Kyle's involvement with the Civil Air Patrol was a big factor in his pursuit and acceptance to West Point. She said he has always known that he would serve in the military, but the patrol really helped him focus and set his sights higher. He also has attended a summer flight school, which started him on the path to his student pilot license. Kyle was also awarded the Washington State Honors Award, The Air Force Academic Excellence in Mathematics and Science Award, and received a scholarship from the Rome Grange. He leaves June 27 for West Point. CITY ANNOUNCES PHOTO COMPETITION WINNERS Six local photographers will be honored at the Monday, June 21, Bellingham City Council meeting for their photos in the fifth annual "Essence of Bellingham" photo competition, which communications manager Janice Keller reports drew nearly 800 entries from residents of all ages. The Best of Show winners are: "Fairhaven Morning" by Ken Salzman (amateur), first place; "Memorial Park" by Mike Leenhouts (professional), second place; and "Youth" by Ashley Hollender (college), third place. The Best of Class winners are: "Bellingham Wall" by Elijah Forslof, grades k-4; "Dedication of The Porch" by Joshua Lingbloom, grades 5-8; and "Contradictions" by Evan Sobjack, grades 9-12. "The photos entered each year show us what people love about Bellingham, displaying a rich diversity of people, places and events," Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike said. "We are glad so many people share their images of Bellingham each year, allowing us to enjoy them today and preserve them for future generations as well." The 789 entries submitted this year by 160 photographers were judged by representatives from the Whatcom Museum and City of Bellingham, a Western Washington University photography professor and a local professional photographer. The competition is sponsored by the City of Bellingham and the Whatcom Museum. Entries may be seen online at cob.org/eob and on BTV10 and in the Whatcom Museum's photographic collection. WWU STUDENTS HELP BLUE SKIES FOR CHILDREN Six Western Washington University students in Communications 224 held an office supply drive in support of Blue Skies for Children. Lauryn Kremling, Katrina Ebert, Kristin Tinsley, Filimon Ghebretinsae, Derrick Troy and Elizabeth Hageman contacted local businesses, friends and family members, as well as set up collection tables at Office Max, Walmart and Rite Aid. They collected 145 office supply items and nearly $500 in donations for the organization that aids homeless, low-income and foster children. Reach JULIE SHIRLEY at [email protected] or call 715-2261. To see more of The Bellingham Herald or to subscribe to the newspaper, go to http://www.bellinghamherald.com. Copyright (c) 2010, The Bellingham Herald, Wash. Distributed by McClatchy-Tribune Information Services. For reprints, email [email protected], call 800-374-7985 or 847-635-6550, send a fax to 847-635-6968, or write to The Permissions Group Inc., 1247 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 303, Glenview, IL 60025, USA. |