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Courtesy The Eatonville High School football and cheer team's along with the Eatonville Cruiser Youth Football and Cheer programs pose for a group photo following their Big Brother Big Sister event on Aug. 23.
Eatonville Cruisers hold annual Big Brother Big Sister event to kick off football season By Skip Smith
Contributing Writer
As teams across the state gear up for the upcoming fall season, the Eatonville High School football and cheerleading teams took a break from their training to host a special event for the community's
youth. The annual Big Brother Big Sister event, held on Aug. 23 inside Rainier Connect Arena at Eatonville High School, brought together the high school athletes and the Eatonville Cruiser Youth football and cheer programs. The event, which has been a tradition since 2017, was slightly
different this year as the cheer programs were also involved. During the ceremony, each youth player and cheerleader received their game jersey or uniform from a high school athlete. The high schoolers introduced themselves, shared their position, and announced their grade before
presenting the jerseys to their assigned “little brothers” and “little sisters.” The purpose of the event is to foster mentorship between the two programs. The youth program serves as a feeder to the high FOOTBALL Page 5Æ
Erik Danielson awarded Teacher of the Year By Eatonville School District
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finds joy and growth in physical activity. heartwarming recognition of One of Danielson’s most outstanding dedication and service, remarkable contributions is the Erik Danielson, the Physical introduction of a PE class specifically Education (PE) teacher at Eatonville tailored for self-contained Special Middle School, has been awarded the Education (SpEd) students. This prestigious Teacher of the Year award initiative has provided a muchby Geneal Palmer and the Ohop needed inclusive environment where Grange. all students, regardless of their Danielson is known for his abilities, can participate in physical unwavering commitment to his education and develop important students and innovative approach life skills. His efforts have not only to physical education. His passion enhanced the educational experience for teaching is evident in the way for these students but have also he continually seeks to enrich the fostered a sense of belonging and curriculum with new and engaging achievement. units, ensuring that every student The award from Palmer and the
Ohop Grange is a testament to Erik's exceptional dedication and the positive impact he has made on the Eatonville Middle School community. His work exemplifies the very best of what it means to be an educator — someone who goes beyond the classroom to make a lasting difference in the lives of students. Award of Distinction Presented at Eatonville School District Staff Welcome Back Day On Aug. 27, the Eatonville School District held its Staff Welcome Back Day, a gathering marked by recognition and celebration. The AWARD Page 4Æ
Courtesy Erik Danielson, the Physical Education (PE) teacher at Eatonville Middle School, has been awarded the prestigious Teacher of the Year award by Geneal Palmer and the Ohop Grange.