NEW — 11:30 a.m. April 25, 2015
The Issaquah Alps Trails Club annually sponsors the Bill Longwell Memorial Scholarship, available to this year’s graduating seniors at Hazen, Issaquah, Skyline and Liberty high schools.
The top prize is a $1,000 scholarship, with second place getting $500 and third place receiving $250. The deadline is May 1.
This year’s topic: Participate in one hike sponsored by the trails club (see schedule at issaquahalps.org) and one trail work party through the Washington Trails Association or the Mountains to Sound Greenway. (Trail work parties are listed on their respective websites; some are also listed on the trails club website.)
Talk with the hike and trail work leaders as well as other members of the groups. In a 600- to 800-word essay describe both experiences and what you feel you have gained from them. What insights did you gain about both organizations and how they have benefited recreation in this area?
High school graduating seniors who are offspring of trails club members are also eligible to apply.
Email applications in Word format to Jackie Hughes at Jhughes102010@live.com.