Goodwill drive at Shorewood Saturday

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Help fill this up for the Shorewood marching band
You still have time to clear out your closet.

Saturday September 22, 2018 from 10am-1pm 

There will be a Goodwill Drop Off site at the Shorewood High School parking lot 17300 Fremont Ave N, in front of the school, to benefit the Shorewood Marching Band.

The marching band is paid for each 24ft truck filled and you get a tax receipt.

You don't even have to get out of the car. Volunteers will be on hand to help unload your stuff.

Donation guidelines:
  • Clothing or any textiles (including well-worn items which can be repurposed)
  • Books, Toys, Small home appliances, Sports equipment
  • Electronics – Broken can be turned in for recycle!
  • Furniture (small, no larger than an end table) will be accepted

The money will be used to purchase uniforms.



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Parkwood Elementary School groundbreaking

Friday, September 21, 2018

Students, teachers, administrators, school board
gather to break ground for the new school

Photos by Mike Remarcke

Parkwood Elementary students, staff and community gathered at the construction site of their soon-to-be new school for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of the school construction project on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

Principal Ann Torres speaks with members of the
school board standing by


Construction was a little further along than you would typically expect for a groundbreaking due to the originally scheduled event on August 20 being postponed because of poor air quality from wildfire smoke.

Superintendent Rebecca Miner, School Board Directors David Wilson,
Dick Nicholson, Heather Fralick, and Michael Jacobs


Superintendent Rebecca Miner, School Board President David Wilson and Parkwood Principal Ann Torres spoke about their excitement for the new learning space and appreciation for the support of the Shoreline and Lake Forest Park communities in approving the 2017 school bond. The new Parkwood will open in August 2019.

The kids were enthusiastic groundbreakers


After their remarks, all of the children in attendance were invited up to help break ground along with the school board. As you can see from the photos, they has a blast.

Retired teachers Linda Wilson, Rita Requa,
Shyoko Hiraga, Charlotte McFeely


If you missed it, a link to a video of the speeches and special rendition of the “Parkwood Panther song” by the students and Principal Torres is HERE



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Photo: Mascots go toe to toe Friday

Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The T-Bird and Otis go toe to toe in this half time skit during the 2015 Rotary Cup. Expect much the same during Friday's half-time.



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Everett Herald: Shoreline teams are creating buzz

Thursday's Everett Herald has an extended analysis of the Shoreline football teams by Cameron Van Til, complete with photos of players from both Shorewood and Shorecrest.

SHORELINE — There’s always plenty of excitement in the Shoreline community for the annual Rotary Cup football game between Shorecrest and Shorewood high schools.
But there’s certainly an added buzz surrounding this year’s rivalry clash. 
The two long-struggling programs each have claimed a signature victory over a perennial league power and are off to strong starts this season heading into Friday night’s contest at Shoreline Stadium. 
In fact, this is the first time since at least 2004 that both teams enter the Rotary Cup with winning records.

Read the article HERE



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Free after-game party for Shorewood and Shorecrest students



The Shoreline Recreation department is holding an after game party for Shorecrest and Shorewood students at the Spartan Rec Center next to the Shoreline Stadium.

Free food and live music!



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Shorewood looks to break 3 game Rotary Cup losing streak against crosstown rival Shorecrest

Photo by Lisa Hirohata

By Aaron Bert

Rivalry week! It doesn’t matter if you wear the Blue and Green of Shorewood or the Gold and Forest Green of Shorecrest. Rivalry week recognizes the spirit of competition and community togetherness which defines Shoreline.

On Friday, the Shorewood Thunderbirds square off against the Shorecrest Scots. This game marks the battle for the Rotary Cup and has been a staple of the regular season between the two schools since 1976.

As of late, the Scots have dominated the series - winning the last three meetings - but this year, it might be time to bring the cup back across Aurora Avenue to Shorewood. Shorecrest is riding high - coming into the game on a 3 game winning streak led by a very competent and capable offense. Shorewood enters the game at 2-1, having shown some real potential this season amongst a team determined to turnaround a streak of losing seasons.

Coach Brandon Torrey is coaching in his fourth Rotary Cup and stated, “Bringing the Rotary Cup back to Shorewood would be incredible for our kids, school, and community. Our focus is on executing at a high level and playing for one another.”

Coach Torrey has been getting the team fired up this week - emphasizing the need for togetherness and focusing on never giving up the fight.

As for members of the senior class - who have never hoisted the Rotary Cup in victory at the final whistle, they feel their time is now and they are due for the win.

Kick-off is at 7pm at Shoreline District Stadium - come early for a good seat and get ready for the always entertaining battle of the dueling drum lines at halftime.





30-Oct-98
1998
Shorecrest
L
Away
L
6
20
5-Nov-99
1999
Shorecrest
L
Home
W
49
7
3-Nov-00
2000
Shorecrest
L
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24
14
12-Oct-01
2001
Shorecrest
L
Away
W
28
7
27-Sep-02
2002
Shorecrest
L
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W
7
0
26-Sep-03
2003
Shorecrest
L
Home
W
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20
10-Sep-04
2004
Shorecrest
L
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L
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30
9-Sep-05
2005
Shorecrest
L
Home
L
21
41
8-Sep-06
2006
Shorecrest
L
Home
L
21
49
7-Sep-07
2007
Shorecrest
L
Away
L
14
28
26-Sep-05
2008
Shorecrest
L
Home
L
14
21
25-Sep-09
2009
Shorecrest
L
Away
L
21
41
24-Sep-10
2010
Shorecrest
L
Home
L
19
40
23-Sep-11
2011
Shorecrest
L
Away
L
21
42
5-Oct-12
2012
Shorecrest
L
Away
L
17
23
11-Oct-13
2013
Shorecrest
L
Home
W
17
14
26-Sep-14
2014
Shorecrest
L
Away
W
33
7
25-Sep-15
2015
Shorecrest
L
Away
L
12
14
7-Oct-16
2016
Shorecrest
L
Home
L
3
34
29-Sep-17
2017
Shorecrest
NL
Away
L
22
42
21-Sep-18
2018
Shorecrest
L
Home




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Rob Oxford: Gearing Up for the Rotary Cup

Presentation of the 2017 Rotary Cup
Photo by Rob Oxford


Text and photos by Rob Oxford

If you've not yet made plans for Friday Night September 21st, might I suggest bundling up, bringing a seat cushion and joining your fellow Shoreline residents for what is sure to be an exciting Rotary Cup match up at Shoreline Stadium.

Although it comes only halfway through the high school football season, to the coaches and athletes who play in it, the Rotary Cup can be the distinction between a successful or unsuccessful season.

A "winning" season, one whose wins outnumber losses, can mean little to a player whose team lost the Rotary Cup to a group of friends he's known since Little League. Many of our young athletes grew up as teammates playing Richmond Junior Football together and knew then they would one day be on opposing sidelines. For those players, that day is September 21st.

King TV5's Chris Egan interviewing players for last year's
Big Game of the Week. Local voters made this game the Game
of the Week as well - a new tradition.
Photo by Rob Oxford

Shorewood will host this year, which means their blow up Thunderbird will loom large in the south end zone and although the game is referred to as a "friendly rivalry," make no mistake that once the ball is kicked, for the following 48 minutes the 'friendliness" between these players will be suspended.

The same can also be said for those in the stands. Relatives, former neighbors, work associates and in some cases former classmates all choose a side and the pleasantries between them are kept to a minimum.

The Rotary Cup has significance in that it brings our community together. It will be without a doubt the single largest gathering in Shoreline all year. So if you don't come early or have someone save you a seat, you may find yourself sitting on the "wrong side of the tracks".

The Rotary Cup is a tradition very few communities enjoy. Before the game old friends reminisce, cheerleaders from both teams take selfies with each other and at halftime, both marching bands take the field together to perform and always dazzle those in attendance.

Athletic Director Don Dalziel and photographer
Rod Mar getting ready to take the "family portrait"
The flag teams will perform their routines and when he's not on assignment, former Shorecrest Grad and Seahawk Staff Photographer Rod Mar shoots the entire crowd from high above his lofty perch. Even Big Otis and the Shorewood mascot "T-Bird" will briefly go toe to toe to the delight of their respective fans.

Thanks to the Shorewood and Shorecrest fans who have been voting all week via the station's website, once again the big game will be featured this Friday Night as KING 5's "Game Of The Week." 
Last year KING 5's Chris Egan covered the game and much to the chagrin of T-Bird fans, showed off his legs in a Gordon Plaid kilt. It is possible that this year he may come to Shoreline Stadium in feathers of blue and green?

16 of the last 18 Rotary Cups have been won by the Shorecrest Scots and despite their desire to keep the trophy on the east side of I-5, as we speak the Thunderbird coaching staff are busily devising a plan to spoil those intentions. Both teams have winning records at this point in the season.

The Scots are undefeated at 3 - 0 and the T-Birds are 2 - 1, so it would be safe to say this may turn out to be one of the better games in quite a while. Last years 42 - 22 blowout by the Scots left a bad taste in the mouths of T-Bird fans and having won only 13 of the 48 games played in the series, Shorewood looks to exact a little revenge.

This friends is what we love about football. When the final buzzer sounds, with the exception of some good-natured ribbing, hands are shaken, backs are patted and we all slowly make our way out the gate together .... once again united as the Community of Shoreline.



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