Every successful transition from high school to college requires focus, hard work and . . . stuff. Essential things that make college life easier, like hot plates, note pads and laptop computers.

Those College Essentials were the goal June 6 as 11 students, all members of the Everett School District’s AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, went shopping at the Fred Meyer store at 12906 Bothell Everett Hwy in Everett.

 

Every successful transition from high school to college requires focus, hard work and . . . stuff. Essential things that make college life easier, like hot plates, note pads and laptop computers.

Those College Essentials were the goal June 6 as 11 students, all members of the Everett School District’s AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, went shopping at the Fred Meyer store at 12906 Bothell Everett Hwy in Everett.

They were assisted by members of the Rotary Club of Everett, which funded each shopper with a $500 College Essentials scholarship. The club has supported these College Essentials shopping visits for several years, with vital help from Fred Meyer, which discounts prices and ensures the student shoppers receive top value.

 

Support for youth is a major focus for the Rotary Club of Everett. Club members share their business experiences with students participating in the school district’s AVID program. In May the club distributed some $227,300 in scholarships, including the College Essentials shopping visits, to Everett students. The club also participates in student exchange programs by sending local students overseas and hosting students from other countries.