On Thursday, March 20, 2014, the Highline Schools Foundation for Excellence hosted their 2014 Gold Star Award Bash.

This annual event celebrates the outstanding Teachers, Volunteers, Alumni, Staff and Administrators of Highline Public Schools.

A more formal presentation will be held at Highline Schools Foundation’s Gold Star Awards Breakfast on Friday, April 18, 2014 at Cedarbrook Lodge.

This year’s winners were:

Outstanding Alumnus

  • Ray Conner, The Boeing Company

Outstanding Volunteer

  • Cheryl Forbes
  • Linda Elmore
  • Fuki Masuzawa
  • Cherie Trondson

Outstanding Classified or Professional Staff

  • Linda Simpier

Outstanding Administrator

  • Karin Jones

Outstanding Teacher

  • Claire Waistell

The Highline Schools Foundation was established in 1999 with the purpose of providing community resources to help Highline Public Schools succeed. You can learn more by visiting the website.

BTB photog Michael Brunk attended the Gold Star Award Bash and filmed and edited the following video capturing highlights from the night:

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