
Rotary Students of the Month February 2022
The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for February’s Student of the Month.

The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for February’s Student of the Month.

The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for January’s Student of the Month.
Clint Hull, Principal at Riverside, introduced their student: Samantha “Sam” Riggles. Sam brings a great spirit to the school and has been at Riverside all four years. She thanked her parents for instilling high standards and thanked all those who have helped shape her. Riggles is involved in art, jazz band, piano, college-level classes, volleyball, tennis, and basketball. She’s planning to attend North Platte Community College, near Omaha, where she’ll continue basketball and pursue a hygienic career.

Dollars for Scholars is looking for community support during their annual Hearts Fund fundraiser. This 20th-anniversary event gives people an easy way to donate to help High School Seniors gain access to further their education.

Organizers rejoiced as this year’s WinterFest event ended with fireworks despite all the twists and turns thrown at the planning committee.

The WinterFest committee recently announced venue changes for this year’s event. Indoor activities will now take place in the Deer Park Fire Station meeting rooms, and Perrins Field is now the location for some outdoor ones instead of the Deer Park High school.

The Deer Park WinterFest 2022 planning committee has announced this year’s winning logo, which Brittany Knutson submitted.

The Deer Park Rotary Club members picked three students for November’s Student of the Month.

Brianna Smith, October student of the month from Mary Walker High School was introduced by Rotarian Marty Hilton. Brianna, who was adopted from a foster children’s program introduced her mother, Stefany Smith. Stefany serves as Mayor of Springdale, Washington. Brianna is an Upward Bound student and the current ASB Secretary. She holds a 3.2 GPA and said art is her favorite class. She recently started a mural of butterflies and sunflowers on the side of the Community Center in Springdale. She is a member of the varsity volleyball team and would like to become an FBI agent.

The Deer Park Rotary Club members were thrilled to have their first in-person Student of the Month program in 15 months on September 16, 2021.
Last school year, students could join the club’s meetings via ZOOM; however, having the students and family members present for lunch at First Street Bar and Grill was a welcome change.

Deer Park High School 2021 graduate Dawson Youngblood finishes his senior year with several impressive accomplishments, including being on his way to play basketball for the Community Colleges of Spokane.