Connor and Railynn Honored This Month

Connor Jaynes-Right – Arlington (Haller Middle School)            Paying it Forward to        Kids’ Kloset                       

Connor Jaynes continues to surprise and amaze anyone he interacts with.  First, his good manners and kindness put him on a level that few eighth graders ever achieve.  This, coupled with his integrity and honesty, elevates him into a very special category of students rarely seen in middle school. He loves to read and learn, not for the grade, but for the expansion of his own edification.

In sports and in class, he is such a great team player, that he almost always finds himself in a position of leadership because he gives 110% to any endeavor. As a member of the leadership class, he embodies a service leadership attitude and demeanor. Connor is truly an outstanding young man.

Railynn Ford -Left– Darrington (Darrington HighSchool)  Paying it Forward to    North County Family Resource Center

Railynn Ford is currently a senior at Darrington High School who is an outstanding student, a stellar athlete, and a conscientious community member. She is hardworking, friendly, and outgoing.

Railynn has played varsity volleyball, basketball, and softball for all four years of high school and has received three all-league titles. As a junior, she was awarded the Jeff Luse Award for her dedication and hard work. This year, she led her volleyball team to an 8^th place finish and was given all-league honors.

Railynn is also very involved in school organizations and clubs. She is a member of Honor Society and Knowledge Bowl. She is Senior Class President and ASB Vice-President. She has participated in FBLA and the Leadership Team. Railynn worked on the “We Scare Hunger” campaign this year, gathering over 700 lbs of food for the local food bank. Although Railynn has been involved in many activities, she makes good grades a priority and has maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.94.

After graduation, Railynn hopes to study Occupational Therapy at either Western Washington University or the University of Washington.

Railynn Ford’s family members have been long time residents of Darrington and have resided in this logging town since the early 1900s.