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School News

Gar-Pal Engineering Places 2nd in Nationals - The Garfield-Palouse High School Engineering Design Team has earned Second Place in National Finals in the 2008 JETS National Engineering Design Challenge. The team also received an award for "The Most Innovative Design". The team presented their project at National Competition in Washington D.C. February 15, 2008. Members of the team visited with Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers Thursday, February 14. The Gar-Pal team designed a machine that can lift a driver with a disability into the cab of a combine. “I am proud of these bright students from Whitman County,” McMorris Rodgers said.  “They are a clear example of the creative and innovative young minds that are going to be the future leaders of Eastern Washington.”  Team members include: Colby Cocking, Sean Neal, Beau Fisher, Miles Pfaff, Spencer Gray, Aaron Rager, Anna Iverson, Katie Redman, Travis Mallett and Steven Tronsen. Mr. Jim Stewart is the advisor.

Gar-Pal FCCLA Wins Gold - On to State - All of the Garfield-Palouse High School FCCLA Star Event Competitors earned Gold Awards and will be competing in State Competition. Members and their events are: Chapter Showcase: Kallie Baker, Megan Cooper, Rachell Dickson; Illustrated Talk: Kori Adair, Emily Boone, Annie Leendersten; Focus on Children: Ashley Gearhart, Kelly Rieber, Sierra Rockness; Community Service: Kristin Nelson, Sarah Willmore.

Gar-Pal National Honor Society - Seven students from Garfield-Palouse High School are the newest inductees into the Gar-Pal Chapter of the NHS. New members in 2008 are Emily Boone, Erin Reams, Garrett Pfaff, Amber Morales, Annie Leendertsen, Spencer Gray and Becky Nelson. Congratulations.

Gar-Pal Music 2nd at 2008 Lionel Hampton Festival - Students from Garfield-Palouse Schools competed in the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival during February 2008. The High School "B" Combo team of Chris Thurman, Alex Keeney, Ian Yoder and Heather McGehee took Second Place in their competition. Other contestants were Alex Keeney in Junior High Solo-Tenor Sax; Erin Reams in HS Solo-Alto Vocal; HS "B" Jazz Band in Jazz I, grades 7-12. Congratulations to all.

Gar-Pal High School Girls Basketball Team Wins State Tournament - The Garfield-Palouse High School Girls Basketball team won the State Championship in the 1B Tournament in Yakima at the SunDome on February 23 by defeating Colton 44-36. The girls defeated Lummi 42-31, St.John/Endicott 43-19 and Sunnyside Christian 57-53 on the way to the championship. Elisha Lopez was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Lopez and Bridget Bower were both named to the first all-tournament team. Congratulations Lady Vikings. Follow all the results at the WIAA Website - Girls 1B

Gar-Pal High School Boys Basketball Team 4th at State Tournament - The Garfield-Palouse High School Boys Basketball team won Saturday to take the 4th Place award at the 1B Tournament in Yakima at the SunDome by defeating Neah Bay 54-48. The boys defeated Klickitat 50-34, lost to Moses Lake Christian 51-48, and then defeated Lake Quinalt 62-51 as the tournament progressed. Scott Smith was named to the second all-tournament team. Congratulations Vikings. Check all the results at the WIAA Website - Boys 1B