SEQUIM — Two Sequim High School sophomores were honored by the Sequim Elks Lodge at their November Social Night Dinner.
Ella Christiansen was honored for the month of October and Jordan McMinn for the month of November.
Both were selected for their high academic achievements as well as their involvement in school activities.
Christiansen holds a 3.779 grade-point average and is in honors chemistry, ASL 2, photography, honors algebra 2 and literature, plus plays basketball.
Upon graduation, Christiansen plans to go to college and major in physical therapy.
She is the daughter of Sten and Lisa Christiansen.
McMinn holds a 3.907 GPA and is in honors world literature, Spanish II, honors western civilization and economics, plus plays basketball and coaches youth basketball.
She is a member of ASB/Leadership and Honors Society.
McMinn’s future plans are to attend college and major in either journalism or public relations.
She is the daughter of Doyle and Beth McMinn.
Bingo Bowl scheduled for New Year’s
FORKS — The third annual Marathon Bingo Bowl will take place at the Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchant Road, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1.
This is event is family friendly, with most games costing only 25 cents each.
Kids with adult supervision are welcome.
Concessions are provided by the Forks Emblem Club at nominal charges.
All bingo proceeds benefit lodge charities.
History Tales talk
PORT ANGELES — Jackson Smart will talk about Port Angeles history as viewed through signs and murals at the Clallam County Historical Society’s History Tales lecture series Sunday, Jan. 4.
The presentation begins at 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 110 E. Seventh St. Parking and entry to the church’s social hall are on Laurel Street.
Smart’s signs and murals are well known throughout Port Angeles.
His passion for local history is evident in his work. Smart will present photos of his collection of historic signs and will bring some of them to the presentation as part of a “show and tell.”
History Tales is free and open to the public.
For more information, phone the Clallam County Historical Society’s office at 360-452-2662 or email artifact@olypen.com.
Airman graduates from basic training
SAN ANTONIO — Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin M. Stringer recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.
The airman completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills.
Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force.
Stringer is the son of Michael R. Stringer of Port Ludlow and Robin L. Stringer of Poulsbo, stepson of Tracy Stringer of Port Ludlow, brother of Kristin L. Stringer of Bremerton and grandson of Ronald C. and Virginia Sessous of Deer Park and Mary Lavelle of Spokane.
He is a 2009 graduate of North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo.
Stringer earned a bachelor’s degree in 2013 from Central Washington University in Ellensburg.
