Braden "Brady" Gregor of Inglemoor High School - 5/4/11

Braden "Brady" Gregor showed a great passion in life for both athletics and academics very early on in life that has continued to the present. His education has been filled with challenging courses of mainly AP and IB classes in preparation for college where Brady will pursue an engineering degree. He has also been a member of National Honor Society for many years.

On the basketball court Braden has excelled as well. He played for the Inglemoor High School varsity boys basketball team from his sophomore through senior years. He was named as an All King-Co honorable mention player his junior and senior years as a 6'8" power forward and selected for the All King-Co all-star games.

Along with giving time and effort in school and on the basketball court, Brady has poured effort and attention to community service by volunteering at local food banks, coaching young athletes at Homecourt (a non-profit basketball program), and helping his high school coach put on summer basketball camps for boys in grades 6-9.

Kaela Nurmi of Hazen High School - 4/27/11

Kaela has worked hard through all four years of high school, balancing her significant requirements as an athlete with her primary priority… school. Her discipline has paid off both in Kaela's scholastic achievement and in her swimming. In addition to school and swim, Kaela has taken a leadership role in her high school, participating in as many activities as possible.

As a swimmer for Hazen High School, Kaela lettered, participated in the WIAA State Championships and was a Scholar Athlete all four years of high school. She was on the 2nd all-league team in her first two years and on the Seamount League 1st team her last two years in high school. In her Junior Year, she received the Coach's award and as a Senior, Kaela was MVP for her team. She was also one of 6 captains for this team of 70 and received recognition at the District Championships as a Distinguished Senior Academic Athlete for her high GPA.

Dallas Gosselin of Bothell High School - 4/20/11

Dallas Gosselin is a great example of a Davis Law Group Scholar Athlete. Dallas has won several awards throughout is high school career in both football and track and field. In football alone, he is be awarded the following: two time defensive lineman of the year, defensive MVP for the Crown Division, participate in the East-West All Star game, recipient for the Cougar Award, an award given by his coaches. Dallas was also chosen for the All-Area Defensive team by the Seattle Times. This spring Dallas was unable to participate in track because of a stress fracture in his back. His still wanted to be part of the team and offered his time to coach his peers.

“Anyone who knows Dallas, can tell you that he is a hard working, dedicated, compassionate, caring, and smart young man.” – Jeri Gosselin, mother.

Nick Ailment of Kentridge High School – 4/13/11

Congratulations to Nick Ailment of Kentridge High School for being named this week’s scholar athlete. Nick has an impressive wrestling record of 29-8. His successful record also includes a league championship in 2010, 8th in State for 2009, and he is currently ranked 5th in the State for his weight class. Nick’s coach, Todd Lantz, selected Nick as a team captain. Coach Lantz quotes, “I selected Nick to be a captain because he is a great athlete and because of his work ethic, determination, leadership and ability to motivate others. Nick is an outstanding wrestler and student. I have enjoyed the privilege of not only coaching, but learning form this young man.”

Nick’s extracurricular activities outside of Wrestling include, ASB Vice President, National Honor Society, and Link Crew.

Sariha McIntrye of Shorewood High School - 4/6/11

Sariha has been an invaluable asset to North Atlantic Regional High School, both as an athlete on the dive team and as a student maintaining a 3.92 GPA. She has dove for the past four years, and was selected as team captain for her junior and senior years. Further, Sariha was chosen as team MVP her senior year, showing great dedication to her team by leading and encouraging them at all times, while also being willing to take responsibility when it is needed.

Out of the pool, Sariha participates in the local 4-H club, having been a member for the past four years, taking on more leadership and responsibility with each year of involvement. She has served as club historian, a council member, and this past year was elected Vice President of the D.O.G.S. 4-H club. Sariha is commended for keeping the club organized and running smoothly, showing great leadership by teaching younger students how to train and show their dogs, while working together to achieve a greater goal.

Daniel Perrine of Chief Sealth International High School - 3/30/11

Since freshman year, Daniel has run cross country, becoming more and more committed with each year of competitive action. Beginning as a freshman, Daniel was quickly assuming much higher roles than his age would suggest. Coming into a team with few upperclassmen, he was challenged quickly in learning his own way to success, and began to discover his ability as a runner. He has greatly improved his speed on the track, and has qualified for districts in the Metro-KingCo championships.

He is described as running “with guts and determination” by his coaches, and his accomplishments extend past the field. He is a full diploma International Baccalaureate student, with intentions of working with the FBI in his future. Beyond this, he is a very respectful and encouraging leader to his peers and teammates, leading with positive example of an exceptional student.

Julia Harris of Enumclaw High School - 3/23/11

Julia is recognized as an outstanding student athlete for her active participation and successes in the classroom and on the track field. She has competed in track and cross country for all of her high school experience, and was voted as team captain in both sports. A senior at Enumclaw High School, Julia began running in her freshman year, a member of a large fifty person team. Through hard work and practice, she began to gain recognition from her teammates and coaches. She has since competed on the varsity level, running with her team in back to back state competitions. She has been awarded as an SPSL Second Team member for two years as well.

In the classroom, Julia has maintained a 3.985 cumulative GPA while being active in her community and other activities. Her school work has included running start and AP courses, and she has been awarded the Washington State Overall Scholastics award. Julia has been involved in piano and music, which she has studied for the past twelve years. She uses her experience in playing piano to perform as community service for nursing homes, at Relay for Life events, and at church functions.

Colin Wilkins of Shorewood High School - 3/16/11

Colin Wilkins has shown outstanding leadership on and off the playing field.  His extracurricular activities have included mission trips, DECA, and on the Soccer pitch.  Faith, being an integral part of his life, has afforded him the opportunity to travel to Mexico on mission trips on two occasions, as well as his involvement as a recreation leader for his church’s vacation bible school each summer.  He is also involved in Young Life, as well as being a member of the church’s youth choir and worship team.  He has competed in DECA competitions, and has traveled to their State and National competitions, as well as acting as the Promotion Manager for his school’s on campus student store.

As a student athlete, Colin has impressed his class with outstanding performance on the soccer field and being voted most athletic by his senior class.  Having played soccer since he was six, the sport has always been a passion for Colin.  At 12, Colin began playing on a select team as co-captain.  His commitment to his team has gone so far as to place his team before a scholarship interview, and he has been team captain, as well as voted MVP his junior year.  He is currently preparing for his final season that he and his teammates are very eager to begin.

Sophie Judd of Edmonds Woodway High School - 3/9/11

Sophie has been a student athlete since first grade, participating in competitive gymnastics and soccer.  She put in 16 hours per week into gymnastics until age 10, when she decided to pursue soccer full time, all the while maintaining a high GPA.  Currently, Sophie is captain of the Northwest National GU18 premier team, and has played four years of varsity soccer at Edmonds-Woodway High School.  She has been named 1st team All Wesco for the past two years and 1st team all area this past year.  For her team in particular, she has been awarded the Most Valuable Player award for the past three years, and she has committed to play collegiate soccer at Westmont College in Santa Barbara.

Off the field, Sophie has maintained a 3.8 GPA while taking rigorous IB, AP, and Running Start classes.  She has been involved in Children’s Church at Westgate Chapel for the last five years, leading a group of 50 children each Sunday.  During the summer, she volunteers as a camp counselor for the church youth as well.  She serves in an annual Thanksgiving Outreach which feeds 1200 needy community members in Edmonds during the holidays.  Sophie has also been involved in mission trips to Uruguay, California, Germany, and Luxembourg.

Cara Strodel of Cedarcrest High School - 3/2/11

Cara is nominated for the Scholar Athlete of the Week award for her accomplishments in her high school career, both within and outside of the classroom.  In her academic career, Cara has maintained an outstanding GPA, which has placed her ranked 2nd in her graduating class, and resulting in her being announced the graduating students’ Salutatorian.  Cara is also a role model in her community, by volunteering at the Riverview School District on a regular basis as a cross country and track and field coach.

As an athlete, Cara has been an integral member of the cross-country and track and field programs at Cedarcrest High School.  She has participated in cross country each year for her school, making it to the state competition and not leaving without a podium visit.  She was selected as a member of the Cascade Conference All-League all four years, was All-State for three of those years, and was the Cascade Conference League champion twice.

“Cara literally likes to take life on the run.  When a challenge comes her way, she heads straight for it, and it shows both on the course and in the classroom.” – Mother, Sharon Strodel