The Rotary Club of Everett on December 9, 2025 honored three local high school students as Rotary Students of the Month.

Each month during the school year the club recognizes and celebrates outstanding high school students in the city of Everett for their accomplishments and their promise.

 

Student of the Month from Sequoia High is Vanessa Pivaral Covarrubias, a determined, hardworking, and highly focused student who approaches every challenge with dedication and drive and holds herself to high standards both academically and personally. She is also a strong team player who enjoys contributing productive, thoughtful ideas when working with others. This year, Vanessa planned a schoolwide activity to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. A passionate advocate for Sequoia, Vanessa plans to attend Everett Community College for a degree in the health/science field. 

 

Everett High Student of the Month is Sam  Russell, who maintained a 3.98 GPA while taking almost every AP class. He is ASB President, often opening the main door with a morning welcome as students enter. In the musical Newsies he sang and danced to a standing ovation every night. He is multi-year letter winner in tennis and soccer, and founded the new Everett Empowered Club, where all students can play games, make friends and interact. Sam helped plan Everett High’s first Special Olympics Unified Sports program. As a teacher said, “He enriches every environment he enters.”

 

Cascade High School Student of the Month is Nathan Kim. Nathan maintains a 4.0 GPA and has taken 12 AP classes, all while tutoring peers and supporting their academic success. He is a leader in the Technology Student Association, competing at both state and national levels. As an Eagle Scout and Senior Patrol Leader he has led major Boy Scout service projects and guided younger scouts. In Tennis he earned the title of regional champion. Nathan is also active in Math Team, National Honor Society, Key Club, Link Crew, and the Everett Youth Advisory Board.