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 target May 31 as ten 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 significant help from Fred Meyer, which discounts prices and ensures the student shoppers receive top value.