The voice of the Arlington Eagles is going to have a lot more to say about the course of Arlington sports — he’s just been named the school’s new athletic director.
Arlington assistant coach Greg Dailer has been named the next head coach of the Arlington football program.
MARYSVILLE — Arlington seniors Kjirsten Jensen and Marcus Dolan were multiple-event winners, leading the Eagles to a strong showing as M-P hosted the annual Tomahawk Track and Field Classic, April 26.
• In the 13 years Wayne Robertson has run the Lakewood schools, the district has undergone tremendous growth. Now it’s his turn. The Lakewood superintendent announced this week that he will be the newest assistant superintendent in the Edmonds School District. “This will take me in a different direction and offer me some experience with a large organization,” Robertson said, understating the change. He goes from a district with 2,300 students to one with more than 21,000. As assistant superintendent, Robertson will run a part of the Edmonds School District that is nearly three times the size of Lakewood. Robertson feels a more important distinction in his new job is a chance to work with educators who are recognized around the state and even the country for their innovation in education. “They are recognized leaders in educational reform,” he said. Edmonds schools have used performance-based education standards for 10 years. Robertson said it’s a direction many area school districts are taking now. Lakewood is one of those. And Robertson is himself a leader in school reform. He brought a new style of decision-making to the district. “He is known for his work in site-based decision making,” noted Lakewood High School Principal Kris McDuffy. His resignation comes on the heels of a successful, if drawn out, campaign to pass a maintenance and operations levy. The levy request was endorsed by 66 percent of Lakewood voters after failing with only 50 percent in February. More importantly, he leaves behind schools now known for their focus on learning. “We have basically enhanced programs that were lost by the early levy failures or that never existed,” he said. “I never really expected the real depth, caring and commitment that I found in Lakewood,” said McDuffy, who was hired by Robertson nine years ago.
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR SNOHOMISH COUNTY
ARLINGTON — Victoria Blymyer and Matthew Boe’s writing was so good that it earned them a trip to the state capitol.
SMOKEY POINT — Krystyna Simm wants the community to know that the Stillaguamish Senior Center’s family caregiver programs are still focused on supporting seniors’ family members who provide unpaid care to their elderly loved ones.
SMOKEY POINT — Since opening in March, the Lakewood Crossing branch of the Boston Pizza Restaurant chain has offered its patrons what its manager considers a unique experience: pizza served in a casual but stylish dining atmosphere.
ARLINGTON — Annalee Boulton’s mom, Elizabeth Schell, is turning 100 this week and she has taken the time to review a long and rewarding life.
ARLINGTON — Jensen Park got in the spirit of Arbor Day April 12, as Arlington City Council and city employees were joined by area residents and visitors in planting trees.
SMOKEY POINT — Washington State Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen, of the 10th Legislative District, met with members of the local community at the Stillaguamish Senior Center April 19, to discuss issues that concerned them, with transportation being chief on the list.
ARLINGTON — With the Arlington Library election coming up May 20, residents of the city of Arlington and the Arlington School District will soon receive information on the proposed new library.
