What is normally a simple walk into the Bothell High cafeteria was like strolling into a different world last Saturday morning.
As the doors opened, the sound of uplifting music and voices filled the air. As I turned the corner, the main room was crowded with 200-plus people, and pink and white — on signs, balloons, T-shirts, shoes, hats and even one dog’s collar — were clearly the colors of the day. (Although some folks opted for Bothell blue.)
Bothell’s star actress appears to be an adult residing inside a 13-year-old’s body.
Keaton Whittaker has taken on this role for the last three months and is living big in New York City and maturing with each line delivered and verse sung on the Broadway stage.
It’s Team USA vs. The World, and Bothell High seniors Michael Hartvigson and Colin Porter are on board for this once-in-a-lifetime football event.
Rob Stimmel has skied all over the United States, Canada and Europe.
The 55-year-old Kenmore resident has experienced stunning scenery and pristine slopes. He could easily pick a favorite spot, but he’s not pointing his skis in any particular direction.
Kelsey Brobeck admits she struggled with an eating disorder in the past.
For her Bothell High senior project, she’ll be shedding a positive light on body image in her “Rock Your Body” fashion show from 7-9:30 p.m. Jan. 11 in the school commons.
Gary Fruhling has been busier than one of Santa’s elves.
On Sunday, a local tree company contacted the owner of Bothell’s Fruhling Sand and Topsoil and said it had over-bought this Christmas season.
What’s in a number? Whether Bothell High students donated 400 or 500 gifts — numbers the second-period associated student body (ASB) organizers couldn’t decide on — everyone’s heart was in the right place this holiday season.
What started out as a drive to the Plateau turned into a jaunt around Bothell following a speeding, swerving motorist.
Brandon Brauns is a 10-year-old suffering from cancer, but he’s always thinking about others.
According to his mom, Kris, and grandmother, Dianne Forth, the fifth-grade Bothell boy had giving on his mind this holiday season and organized a toy drive with his Shelton View Elementary classmates.
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Bothell High’s unbeaten streak is over.
The Cougars’ shot at a state championship is finished.
It’s rematch time, and Bothell High’s Luke Proulx had a feeling this would happen all along.
“They’re a great football team and I hope to play them again,” the Cougar running back said following his team’s 25-20 4A Kingco championship victory over then-top-ranked Skyline Oct. 29 in front of 8,000 fans at Pop Keeney Field.
Sure, the players and coaches toss and turn, find it hard to sleep the night before football games.
But don’t count the Bothell High fans out of the restless-night equation.
I can feel my feet again, and No. 1-ranked Bothell High football is feeling confident as the Cougars roll through the state playoffs.
It’s an interesting situation — and it works out just fine for local swimmers.
