Rotary Honors Three as November Students of the Month
 
The Rotary Club of Everett on November 21, 2023 honored three local high school students as Rotary Students of the Month.
Each month during the school year the club recognizes outstanding high school students in the city of Everett for their accomplishments and their promise.
 
Everett High Student of the Month is Daniel Bekele. Daniel has a 3.95 cumulative GPA and will graduate with an Associates Degree in Computer Science. A varsity basketball point guard and track team sprinter, Daniel serves as the Black Student Union’s treasurer and is active in the school’s AVID club and Technology Student Association. He has been involved with the UW’s Young Executives of Color and serves on the City of Everett’s Youth Advisory Board, where students represent the City of Everett’s diverse youth in legislation, policies and city practice.
 
 
Cascade High Student of the Month is Alaa Zeghuzi. Alaa has a 4.0 GPA and an AP Scholar Award with honors for getting the highest score possible on all her tests. She’s a cross country three-year letter winner and captain. She volunteers through Athletic Training, NHS, Interact, Key Club, Link Crew, and Leadership. Alaa found every club on Cascade’s campus that offers volunteer hours, joined them all and participates. And she found more volunteer opportunities at an elementary school, at the Mukilteo library and at Arabic School.
 
Student of the Month from Sequoia High is Abi Skolrud. Abi takes great pride in being a leader and positive role model for her peers. She plans to attend Western Washington University to pursue a degree in Anthropology. Over the past few years she has rediscovered a strong love for learning. She is the public relations and marketing manager of Sequioa’s Sustainability Club and the Arts Club. She has been invested and involved in Sequoia’s community since her junior year and is now running for ASB President. Added to her intensive school schedule, she works at the Sno-Isle Co-op.