West Seattle Hi-Yu Summer Festival Program

uly 5th through July 26th 2003

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Table of Contents
Business Member Directory ................................................................ Page 2
2003 Senior Court Royalty .................................................................. Page 4
2003-2004 Senior Court Candidates ........................................ Page 5
2003 Junior Court Royalty ................................................................... Page 7
Schedule of Events ......................................................................................... Page 9
“Murals of West Seattle” ....................................................... Page 20-21
Hi-Yu Membership Information ........................................ Page 23-24
 Business Members
Gold
Westside Children’s Dentistry
4520 42nd Ave SW #24..(206) 937-6481
Providence Mount St Vincent
4831 35th Ave SW.....(206) 937-3700
Silver
Elliott Bay Brewery
4720 California Ave SW.....(206) 932-8695
Illusions Hair Salon
5619 California Ave SW....(206) 938-3675
Menashe and Sons
4532 California Ave SW....(206) 932-4272
Bronze
Alki Lumber & Harware
4200 36th SW............(206) 932-7700
The Banana Pages
PO Box 16309
Barnecut’s Admiral Way Super Service
4100 SW Admiral Way....(206) 935-7588
Jeffrey T. Bond, DDS
4151 Fauntleroy Way SW
ERA Bianchi-Zaar, Inc.
4448 California Ave SW....(206) 935-3442
Gangon Insurance Agency, Inc
4727 44th Ave SW.....(206) 935-9955
John A. Knapp & Associates, Inc
3920 California Ave SW....(206) 937-1551
George F. Naden, DDS
4000 SW Admiral Way...(206) 935-2632
Rebar and Associates
4727 44th Ave SW #201
Rogge Rentals
P.O. Box 16052
West Seattle Junction Association
4750 California Ave SW....(206) 935-0904
West Seattle Nursery
5275 California Ave SW....(206) 935-9275
Booster
Mark H. Bingham, DDS
6007 California Ave SW...(206)937-5510
CIRCA
3915 42nd Ave SW....(206) 933-1893
Crab Fresh
2130 Harbor Ave SW...(206) 933-8433
Driano & Sorenson
4511 44th Ave SW
Richard J. Duringer, DDS
3255 California Ave SW...(206) 935-0100
Emerald Maritime, Inc.
4700 42nd Ave SW #550..(206) 932-9503
Kathy’s Studio of Dance
4210 SW Edmunds....(206) 935-3777
Ken’s Yard Service
4120 53rd Ave SW.....(206) 932-6223
William E. Kirschner, DDS
4520 42nd Ave SW #23
The Plant Connection, Inc.
PO Box 16248...........(206) 932-3884
Paul Kari Smits, DDS, PS
5647 California Ave SW.....(206) 935-4611
QuidNunc
4522 California Ave SW....(206) 932-8795
The Traveling Notary
4550 50th Ave SW......(206) 935-2394
Tom’s Automotive
3616 SW Oregon St...(206) 937-1144
West Seattle Licenses, Inc.
5048 California Ave SW
Honorary
BBC Dodge, Inc.
14650 S 1st Suite 1.....(206) 244-4990
WestSeattle.com / NextPages
4550 50th Ave SW......(206) 935-2394
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Nonprofit Members 2002-2003 Hi-Yu Board Members
American Legion Post #160
www.walegion.org Fran Coy - President Fran became involved in
ArtsWest Hi-Yu in 1999 when her youngest daughter Amanda
4711 California Ave SW...(206) 938-0963 served as Junior Court Queen. She has been active
Bayview Golf Club in a wide variety of activites with Hi-Yu since that
7711 30th Ave SW......(206) 933-0449 time, and this is her third term as president. Outside
Hiawatha Advisory Council
2700 California Ave SW...(206) 684-7441
of Hi-Yu, Fran and her husband Karl own their own
Kiwanis Club of West Seattle business, Northwest Kitchen & Bath. They reside in
http://kiwanis.westseattle.com West Seattle and have three daughters, Tanya (2001
West Seattle Eagles Aerie #2643 F.O.E. graduate of SLHS), Heidi (2003 graduate of SLHS),
West Seattle Eagles Auxiliary #2643 and Amanda (9th grade at SLHS). Fran hopes to see you at all the fun
4426 California Ave SW...(206) 938-4426 activities Hi-Yu has to offer this summer!
West Seattle Sportsmans Club
PO Box 16258
Molly Swain - Vice President Molly
became involved in Hi-Yu in 1999 when her daughter
2003 Candidate Joanna served as Jr. Court Second Princess.
Daughter Jennifer currently serves as Junior Court
Sponsors First Princess. She is a West Seattle native and
American Legion Post #160 has been proud to help continue the traditions of Hi
Kiwanis Club of West Seattle Yu. She invites everyone to get involved, to join the
West Seattle Eagles fun and to honor the many fine young women who
step forward to represent our community. Molly is
Donations of Goods the Executive Director of the Providence Mount St. Vincent Foundation and
Director of Development and Public Relations.
and Services
BBC Dodge
Melissa Gudmestad - Secretary Melissa
became involed in Hi-Yu in 1999 after her cousin
Convertible for Parades
Natalie was crowned Senior Court 2nd Princess.
Boeing
Entertainment Stage As well as being secretary for the past three years,
Linda’s Flowers and Gifts Melissa is active in many aspects of Hi-Yu, including
White Rose Reception float building, parade walking, and development of
and Coronation Flowers a new newsletter. Outside of Hi-Yu, Melissa has
Peter Richards
loved working at Providence Mount St. Vincent in the
Hi-Yu website design and hosting
Intergenerational Learning Center for the past eight years. While working
West Seattle Big Band
with preschoolers is the favorite part of her job, Melissa has been involved
Concert in the Park
West Seattle Hearld in many projects at the Mount including Diversity Group, Safety Monitor,
Printing meeting notices and event and the Mystery at the Mount Auction. She would like to invite all of West
announcements Seattle to get involved in as many Hi-Yu activities as possible, you’ll be glad
Olympus Press you did!
Button Printing
Josephine (Jo) Shea - Treasurer Jo
West Seattle Senior Center
General Meeting Rooms
became a member of Hi-Yu three years ago when her
Donations for White Rose Reception niece, Alexa, was a Junior Court Princess. Since that
Renee Varce - Creative Memories time she has been involved with float construction
Dana Imori - Imori Glass Beads and volunteered as a float escort. This is her first
Video Vault year as a board officer, and she is also serving as
West Seattle Nursery
a co-chair of membership and as the Senior Court
Westside Pharmacy
Chaperone. Jo is a long time resident of West
Sweetie
Friends & Company
Seattle, graduating from Chief Sealth High School in
Costco 1971. She is married to Michael Shea (West Seattle High School class of
Tony’s 1971) and mother to Danielle (2003 graduate of Franklin High School).
Loren Gulhaugen - Past President Loren
West Seattle has been involved in Hi-Yu since 1994, serving as
Service Clubs Vice-President in 1995-96, and President for two
terms in 1996-97 and 1997-98. Loren has also
American Legion Auxiliary
chaired the Pirates Landing on Alki Beach since
American Legion Post #160
1996. He is employed at Boeing, and lives in West
www.walegion.org
Kiwanis Club of West Seattle Seattle with his wife Betty, and two daughters, Sarah
http://kiwanis.westseattle.com (1995 Jr. Court 1st Princess) and Laura (2002 Jr.
Lions Club of West Seattle Court Queen). Loren has served on the Hi-Yu Board
Rotary Club of West Seattle of Directors as Past President since 1999.
www.rotary5030.com
VFW Post #2713 Dorothy Poplawski - Historian This is
www.vfw.org Dorothy’s second year as Historian. She has been
West Seattle Eagles Aerie #2643 F.O.E. involved in Hi-Yu off and on since she was nine
West Seattle Eagles Auxiliary Aerie #2643 years old and marched in the very first Kids Parade
www.eagleswa.org in 1934 when Hi-Yu first got its name. She has been
membership chairperson, Junior Court coordinator,
and representative for Hiawatha Community Center
and the West Seattle High Schoool Alumni. She
works as a preschool teacher with 43 years of
experience, and will eventually retire one of these days. This year she
produced her final big show, “Flight 2003”. This is her 37th year of teaching
dancing and producing her shows.
 2003 Souvenir Button
The 2003 Summer Festival Button Design was chosen from
a number of submittals to our annual contest. Suzi Wiggins
sketched the winning design (seen above), portraying some
playful monkeys and an elephant.
If you would like to try your hand at designing next year’s
festival button or want to give suggestions for the 2004 festival
theme, float design, or event ideas, visit our website at
www.hiyu.com or call us at (206) 932-3345.
2003 Hi-Yu Community Float
The theme of the 2003 Hi-Yu float is “Jungle Boogie”. Float
chairman, Tim Winston, and a band of assemblers worked
diligently to bring the design to life. After some initial tough
times, the float finally came together to make its debut in the
Everett Salty Sea Days parade.
The float features the senior court standing in front of a
bubbling waterfall with a flock of parrots overlooking the jungle
scene. The front of the float holds the junior court surrounded
by jungle flora, while a rockin’ primate DJ spins some tunes at
the Jungle DJ station.
The float, along with our junior and senior courts, represent
our community in many Puget Sound area parades from Sequim
to Issaquah. This would not be possible without the dedication
of many volunteers. Consider giving to your community with
your time, talents and ideas during this next year.
The 2003 Hi-Yu Junior and Senior Court Royalty wave proudly from atop
the newly finished float as they prepare to begin the Everett Salty Sea Days
parade. (Photo by Arlene Carter)
2003 West Seattle Hi-Yu Committee
Chairpersons
Bowling Tournament..............................................Eliza Junkerman
Buttons.................................Barbara Edwards, Jo Shea, Fran Coy
Candidate Coordinator...............................................Carol Winston
Candidate Essay Reading and Reception............................Capers
Community Breakfast..............................................Sheryl Packard
Concert in the Park...............Jim Edwards, West Seattle Big Band
Float.............................................................................Tim Winston
Judge Coordinator.........................................................Lorrie Cook
Junior Court Coordinator.........................................Natalie Wiggins
Junior Court Chaperone.............................................Arlene Carter
Kids Fishing Derby.........................West Seattle Sportsmans Club,
Jerry Mascio
Membership...................................................Jo Shea, Molly Swain
Pirates Landing.......................Loren Gulhaugen, SEAFAIR Pirates
Kids Pirate Costume Contest................West Seattle Kiwanis Club
Scholarship Pageant Coronation...........Fran Coy, Natalie Wiggins,
Melissa Gudmestad
Senior Court Chaperone.....................................................Jo Shea
Souvenir Book Design/Editing............................................Jill Cook
Souvenir Book Ad Sales........................................Margaret Walker
Visiting Court Reception....2003 Senior Court Royalty and Parents
White Rose Reception.................Megan & Carol Winston, Veronica
& Margaret Walker, Eliza Junkerman
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 2003 Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Senior Court Royalty
Queen - Alexandra Abeyta
Greetings West Seattle, I’m your 2003 Queen, Alexandra
Abeyta. I currently attend the University of Washington
where I plan to major in English with a minor in History. I
love teaching, and I have decided to carry that passion into
a career as a community college professor.
I am looking forward to an exciting summer full of new
experiences and I have been having a wonderful time
serving as your queen. Riding on the float has been a blast
and I love meeting new people both in West Seattle and in
the communities we are able to visit. Our float is beautiful,
and it really lives up to its theme, “Jungle Boogie”!
We have so many events scheduled for the summer;
the pirates will be landing soon and our float will be making
its way down California Avenue for the American Legion
Grand Parade. I invite all of West Seattle to participate in
the festivities and I look forward to meeting many of you in
the weeks to come. Feel free to come on up and shout out
a big “Hi-Yu”!
Here’s to a memorable, fun-filled summer.
-- Queen Alexandra Abeyta
Ambassador - Tanya Coy
Hello! My name is Tanya Coy and I am a 2003
Hi-Yu Ambassador. I graduated from Seattle
Lutheran High School in 2001 and have
been continuing my education at Highline
Community College where I am studying
Textiles and Interior Design. Currently,
I work at Northwest Kitchen and Bath,
a business owned by my family. I have
been having a great time representing Hi-
Yu this summer and I hope you will join me
at some of our events!!
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First Princess - Julianne Unite
¡Hola West Seattle! My name is Julianne Unite
and I am elated to represent West Seattle as
your 2003 First Princess. I graduated from Holy
Names Academy this year with First Honors
as an Advanced Placement Scholar, a Holy
Names Academy Scholar, and National Honor
Student. I will be attending the University of
Washington this fall where I plan to double major
in Psychology and Biology and begin my career
as a forensic psychiatrist.
I am involved in many activities including the
Mabuhay Performers dance troop and the Filipino
Cultural Heritage Society of Washington. I have
also spent time volunteering at West Seattle Christian
School and maintaining many leadership positions and
social activities at Holy Names Academy in addition to my involvement with
West Seattle Hi-Yu. I am currently employed with the Limited Company
where I work as a Sales Specialist/Associate. I have been working with the
company for several months where I have been trained very well and hold
the second position of top seller at my store.
The last few months have been occupied with AP tests, finals, and
college preparation. Throughout my intense schedule, West Seattle Hi-Yu
and the court have been working very hard to make this summer the best
summer ever! Our theme this year, “Jungle Boogie”, will definitely make
everyone in our community as well as others in the Puget Sound area have
a fun and exciting time.
Finally, I would like to thank my family and friends for their constant
support and enthusiasm. Thank you to all who have contributed to West
Seattle Hi-Yu! Because of your constant effort, donations, and time, we
are sure to have a “Big Time Big Fun” summer!
Second Princess - Stephanie Arnot
Aloha, West Seattle! My name is Stephanie Arnot
and I am your 2003 Miss Hi-Yu 2nd Princess. I am
a 2003 graduate of Chief Sealth High School, and
this Fall I will be attending Eastern Washington
University in Cheney Washington. I intend to
major in Secondary Music Education with a minor
in English. While at Eastern I plan to participate in
the Eagle Marching Band and wind ensemble.
While at Chief Sealth High School, I participated
in drama and in the marching, concert, jazz, and
pep bands. I was a member of the gymnastics
team for the past two years, and I also participated
in Student Government and in our student run school
computer network. This year I was awarded the
2003 Achievement in Technology Award from the American Association
University of Women.
Along with finalizing my college plans, the past months have been full
of exciting Hi-Yu events. I am always ready to get out in the rain or shine
to ride our beautiful festival float representing the West Seattle Community
and Hi-Yu. I love being out in the community seeing all the smiling faces.
Finally, I would like to thank my wonderful parents Angiella and Mitchel
Arnot, for going everywhere and dealing with the Princess and teaching
me to stand proud. I would also like to thank my grandparents and family
for helping me become who I am. To the best friends a girl can have JP,
Ryan and Damenika, and last but not least Alex, and Julianne, and our
court chaperone Jo Shea: Thank you all for you wonderful and continuous
support! *HUGS*
Court and Candidate Photos By Jay and Joanne Murray
 2003-2004 Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Senior Court Candidates
Damenika Jones
Damenika Jones is the daughter of Jeri DeWeese and Kyle Jones. She is a 2003 graduate of Chief Sealth High
School with plans of attending Central Washington University in the fall. While in high school, Damenika was involved
in numerous activitities including Swim Team, GSA, Concert, Marching, Jazz, and Pep Bands, and numerous other
activities. When not engaged in school activities, Damenika enjoys her participation in several different musical
ensembles including the Seattle School District’s All City Marching Band, West Seattle Community Orchestra, and
Shoreline Community Orchestra. Her community service includes service for Tent City, Team Read, and many other
organizations through her church and school. In the future she has hopes of becoming a kindergarten teacher and
returning to the community all that she has been given. Her sponsor is the West Seattle Eagles Club.
Shonna Peterson
Shonna Peterson is the daughter of Cindy and Jeff Peterson. She is a 2003 graduate of Bishop Blanchet High School
and is planning to continue her education in the interior design and fashion merchandizing fields. Shonna was involved
in the Blanchet community where she participated as an editor and writer for her school newspaper, as a member of the
T-club, and as an organizer of the annual holiday donation baskets. Her extracurricular activities have included dancing
at Kathy’s Studio of Dance for 16 years and volunteering as an assistant teacher for six of those years. Shonna’s
community services have included volunteering at Blessed Sacrament Church, helping raise money for St. Vincent
de Paul, and working with blind grade school students at Green Lake Elementary. Currently Shonna is continuing her
dance, acting, and modeling training as well as working in the retail field. She has served as a former Hi-Yu Junior Court
Queen and is happy to be a Senior Court candidate, sponsored by the American Legion Post 160.
Danielle Shea
Danielle Shea is the daughter of Josephine and Michael Shea. She is a 2003 graduate of Franklin High School and
will be attending Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA this fall with plans to become a child psychiatrist. At Franklin,
Danielle was a member of National Honor Society (serving as president), Key Club (serving two years as a committee
chair), the Franklin AIDS Project (serving as an executive officer), and the Varsity Swim Team, where she holds eight
school records and was the first female to qualify for state in thirteen years. She has been a competitive swimmer since
she was eight years old and she has played for the Seattle Girls Rugby Club. Danielle has had two internships at The
Seattle Aquarium, been a leader aide at Girl Scout Day Camp, been an assistant swim instructor at Southwest Pool, and
has volunteered with West Seattle Hi-Yu. Her previous jobs include tutoring elementary school students with reading
through Team Read and being a teacher’s assistant with the Zion Preparatory School summer program through Teens
In Public Service. She is currently a lifeguard and swim lesson instructor at the West Seattle Family YMCA and at the
Rainer Beach Pool. Her sponsor is the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle.

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 2003-2004 Miss West Seattle Coronation
candidate who meets the highest level of qualification based
Date: Sunday July 20th
on the individual award’s criteria: Academic Achievement
Time: 7:00 PM
Award, Community Service Award, Creative Expression / Talent
Place: West Seattle High School Auditorium
Award, Entreprenurial Award, Spirit of Hi-Yu Award, and Miss
Tickets: $15 in advance from any Hi-Yu
Congeniality.
Court Member or Candidate, $20 The candidate selected as the Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu
at the door (ticket prices are Queen will reign over the 2004 Hi-Yu Summer Festival, and
suggested donation) will receive a scholarship. She will also be representing West
Come and join the fun at West Seattle High School as the 2003 Seattle Hi-Yu in the Miss SEAFAIR Scholarship Program. The
“Jungle Boogie” summer festivities come to a close and the new candidates selected as Princesses for the 2004 Festival will
2004 Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu is crowned. The evening is sure each receive a scholarship for school as well.
to be a delight as the current court and candidates kick things off We hope you will attend the coronation to show your support
with an entertaining opening number. The evening will continue for these exceptional young women who have served their
with opportunities to learn more about the candidates as they community this summer and to honor our current court and
perform a stage talent and give answers for both prepared and thank them for the outstanding job they have done this past
spontaneous questions. year. Lights, Camera, Action!
In addition to the selection of the 2004 Miss West Seattle
Hi-Yu Queen, the following awards will be presented to the

White Rose Reception

The Order of the White Rose, a women’s sorority composed of
past and current West Seattle Hi-Yu Royalty and Candidates, held
its annual reception at the Fauntleroy United Church of Christ on
June 24. The reception was organized and hosted by the 2002
Senior Court: Queen Megan Winston, First Princess
Eliza Junkerman, and Second Princess Veronica
Walker. They would like to thank all those individuals and
businesses that made this year’s reception possible.
During the induction ceremony, 2003 Senior Court Queen Alex Mission: Explorer West is
Abeyta, First Princess Julianne Unite, and Second
Princess Stephanie Arnot welcomed into the Order of the an inclusive, supportive, and
White Rose the candidates for Miss Hi-Yu 2004: Danielle Shea challenging middle school
(Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of West Seattle), Damenika committed to developing
Jones (Sponsored by the West Seattle Eagles Club), and
Shonna Peterson (Sponsored by American Legion Post 160).
the joy of learning, personal
The 2003 Junior Court (Queen Sabrina Tamura and integrity and responsibility,
Princesses Jennifer Swain, Shelby Bautista, and respect for the environment,
Hannah Vickers) also participated in the evening as they and service to others.
presented a song and dance number choreographed by Dorothy
Poplawski.
Memory books from past festival years were on display. Those
in attendance shared memories from the years they participated
in Hi-Yu as candidates and court members and what they have
achieved since their festival year. If you did not receive an invitation
this year and would like to attend this event next year, please visit
www.hiyu.com or call the Hi-Yu information line at (206) 932-
3345 and leave a message with your name and address.

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 2003 Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Junior Court Royalty
Queen - Sabrina Tamura
Sabrina is ten years old and is in the 4th grade at Gatewood Private School. She loves math
and spelling and especially enjoys her music class. She also attends Miss Kathy’s Studio
of Dance where she studies jazz, tap, and ballet. In the spring and fall, she plays on a
West Seattle soccer team. A versatile player, she plays the whole field from defender to
forward.
Sabrina keeps busy at home taking care of her six pets (two dogs, two cats, and two
hermit crabs)! She also enjoys swimming and riding on big, scary rollercoasters.
Sabrina is very excited about being chosen to be the Junior Miss Hi-Yu Queen. She
considers it a great honor to be able to represent West Seattle both locally and in other
communities in the area. Her
favorite duty has been helping
with the young children’s events First Princess - Jennifer Swain
and she is really looking forward to
attending all the parades and events Jennifer is 11 years old and
this summer. attends Our Lady of Guadalupe
School. Her favorite subjects
First Princess - Shelby Bautista are art and reading and she
Shelby is ten years old and has just completed enjoys creating displays and
her last year at Arbor Heights Elementary craft projects in her spare
School. This fall she will be attending Forest time. She also enjoys dance,
Ridge School of the Sacred Heart as a sixth family vacations, spending
grader. She has one younger brother, Alec, time with her friends, and
and a 21-year-old cat. Her favorite subjects playing basketball with her
are mathematics and spelling, and she loves older sister Joanna.
to read historical fiction. She has been Jennifer has enjoyed her
active in the music programs at her school experience with Hi Yu, particularly representing
this past year where she participated in both our community at other festival parades. She looks
the school choir and instrumental music (flute). forward to all the West Seattle Summer Festival
After three years of Kung Fu instruction, she is
activities and invites everyone to attend as much
presently working through the levels of her purple
as they can. Jennifer has also really enjoyed
belt. Having been a Girl Scout since Brownies, she
participating in the events for younger children.
will be flying up to Cadettes this fall. She is very interested in
drama and has regularly taken summer classes at the Seattle Helping and entertaining the children at the Kiddie
Children’s Theatre since age five. She also enjoys swimming, Parade, the Hiawatha Halloween Carnival and
family camping trips, and reading both for her own enjoyment and Spring Egg Hunt were highlights. She encourages
to her younger brother. young girls to consider trying out for the West
Shelby is glad to represent the West Seattle community as Seattle Hi Yu Junior Court – it’s been a tremendous
a Hi-Yu Junior Court First Princess and is looking forward to experience and one she will always remember.
all the parades and festivals in West Seattle and neighboring
communities this summer. Second Princess - Hannah Vickers
Hannah is nine years old and in the
fourth gade at Hope Lutheran School.
Hannah plays softball, soccer, and
is a dance student at Kathy’s
Studion of Dance. She likes to
read and is part of the drama club
at her school. Hannah enjoys all
of the activities that the junior court
has participated in throughout this
year and is looking forward to the
summer, especially to riding on the
float in community parades.

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 Past Hi-Yu Royalty
Senior Court
2002-2003 1987-88 1972-73 1957-58
Queen ............ Alexandra Abeyta Queen ... Sheila Mattson (Guard) Queen ................... Margery Barr 1996-97
Queen ...... Julie Baskett (Jones)
1st Princess ........ Julianne Unite 1st Princess ....... Jodi Thomason 1st Princess ......... Kathy Dempsey (Itter)
Princess .................... Sue Baker Queen .................. Paige Baglien
2nd Princess .... Stephanie Arnot 2nd Princess .......... Kristin Girod 2nd Princess ....... Saundra Selle
Princess ............ Loretta Lenning 1st Princess ....... Savannah Hosford
2nd Princess ........ Melanie Lauren Faber
2001-2002 1986-87 1971-72 1956-57 1995-96
Queen ............... Megan Winston Queen ................ Julie Shennum Queen ................... Linda Phelps Queen ............... Ruth Lorentzen Queen ........................ Tori Enger
1st Princess .... Eliza Junkerman 1st Princess ............. Kim Tupper 1st Princess ...... Yvette Van Vorhees Princess .................... Janeil Ray 1st Princess ....... Sara Hoagland
2nd Princess .... Veronica Walker 2nd Princess .... Karin Edenholm 2nd Princess ...... Sandy Shearer Princess ............. Beverly Gilman 2nd Princess ... Courtny Williams

2000-2001 1985-86 1970-71 1955-56 1994-95

Queen .......................... Jill Cook Queen ................... Jennifer King Queen ..................... Lynn Garcia Queen ...... Sheila Rusten (Todd) Queen .......... Elizabeth Coleman
1st Princess ........ Sabrina Hursh 1st Princess .......... Stacy Hollrah 1st Princess ..... Jacquelyn Wilmot (Duty) Princess ......... Sandy Thompson 1st Princess ......... Sarah Gulhaugen
2nd Princess ..... Natalie Wiggins 2nd Princess ...... Lisa Brown (Rodriquez) 2nd Princess ............ Terri Fasso Princess ..... Laurine Moilanen (Homestead) 2nd Princess ........ Carina Carter
3rd Princess ....... Cherlyn Bledssoe (Ferguson)
1999-2000 1969-70 1954-55 1993-94
Queen ................. Michelle Mierz 1984-85 Queen ...... Laurel Newitt (Griffin) Queen ..... Diane Friesen (Dyan Cannon) Queen ................. Natalie Larson
1st Princess ......... Heather Cook Queen ............ Christine Hatfield 1st Princess ..... Karen Magnussen (Sledge) Princess .......... Shirley Sherman 1st Princess ......... Lauren Ogard
2nd Princess ............ Jilli Victorio 1st Princess ... Janet Kisch (Bredl) 2nd Princess .... Jayne Margiotta Princess ................. Sally Woeck 2nd Princess ....... Melissa Faber
2nd Princess ....... Monica Leahy (Kenny)
1998-99 3rd Princess ......... Sharon Stone 1968-69 1953-54 1992-93
Queen ............... Auburn Scallon Queen ........ Jamie Georges (Milner) Queen ................... Jo Lee Davis Queen ............ Shonna Peterson
1st Princess ...... Sarah Chamberlain 1983-84 1st Princess ..... Barbara Swena (Barnes) Princess ........ Patricia McGough 1st Princess ........... Amber Hintz
2nd Princess ..... Jennifer Rogge Queen ................ Michelle Baker 2nd Princess ...... Joy Laura Arkoosh Princess ................ Joann Shore 2nd Princess .... Vanessa Binkley
1st Princess ........ Danetta Schafer (Carufel)
1997-98 2nd Princess .... Bunny Campbell 1967-68 1952-53 1991-92
Queen ...................... Katie Riley Queen ................. Julie Lindmark Queen ................... Diane Qualls Queen ........ Marissa Rodenburg
1st Princess ....... Aly Schweitzer 1982-83 1st Princess ........ Kathleen Donnelly Princess .............. Darelle Botten 1st Princess .... Natalie Scherwin
2nd Princess ....... Tiara Johnson Queen ...................... Karen Dahl 2nd Princess ....... Darlene Smith Princess .......... Marlene Jackson 2nd Princess ....... Brandy Grosvenor
1st Princess ........... Zennea Duff
1996-97 2nd Princess ...... Gwen Willimon (Jones) 1966-67 There were no queens & 1990-91
Queen ............... Sarah Thorburn Queen ................... Karen Kirsch princesses for 1936 – 1951 Queen ................... Jessica Boyd
1st Princess ... Crystal Contreras 1981-82 1st Princess .... Sanja Nelson (Talmadge) 1st Princess ......... Heather Cook
2nd Princess ........... Tricia Kehle Queen ........... Christine McBride (Keene) 2nd Princess ...... Eileen Massart 1935 2nd Princess ........ Angie Ferrero
1st Princess .... Tammy Inggwaldson Queen .................. June Grayson
1995-96 2nd Princess ..... Annette Wikstrom (Silvernale) 1965-66 Aide ........................ Mae Reddin 1989-90
Queen ................... Dawn Hewitt Queen ................... Sherrie Oslin Aide .......................... Billee Rice Queen ............. Angel Chambers
1st Princess ....... Sonya Khazaal 1980-81 1st Princess ........ Caroline Newquist 1st Princess ......... Heather Cook
2nd Princess .... Nicole Chastain Queen ......... Colleen Good (McLaughlin) 2nd Princess .......... Cindy Smith 1934 2nd Princess ......... Jenelle Tullis
1st Princess ......... Ariska Hairston (Thompson) Miss Hi-Yu .......... Evelyn Lindren
1994-95 2nd Princess ..... Theresa Dolan (Anderson) 1964-65 1988-89
Queen ...................... Heidi Wilke Queen ................. Marlene Miller Junior Court Queen ................... Angela Rees
1st Princess ........ Pauline Neumeier 1979-80 1st Princess ......... Diane Fasano 1st Princess ....... Kelly Lundberg
2nd Princess ....... Cheryl Balliett Queen ................... Stacy Hartog 2nd Princess ............. Rene Fain 2nd Princess ........ Nancy Mikacenic
1st Princess ... Pam Miori (Story) 2002-2003
1993-94 2nd Princess ..... Donita Werlech (Cadinale) 1963-64 Queen ............... Sabrina Tamura 1987-88
Queen ............ Alexandra Hogan Queen ..................... Judy Glover 1st Princess ...... Shelby Bautista Queen ...................... Laura Blue
1st Princess .... Tami Phelps (Jones) 1978-79 1st Princess ........ Marlene Krook 1st Princess ....... Jennifer Swain 1st Princess ...... Natalie Wiggins
2nd Princess ......... Jodi Maxfield Queen ................. Kathy Sullivan 2nd Princess ........ Connie Harris 2nd Princess ..... Hannah Vickers 2nd Princess ... Monique Peterson
1st Princess ............. Gina Megal
1992-93 2nd Princess ...... Mary Tarabochia (Olason) 1962-63 2001-2002 1981-82
Queen ..................... Ginger Rice Queen .................. Bonnie Morse Queen ............ Laura Gulhaugen Queen .................. Shauna Wells
1st Princess ... Gretchen Girod (Henry) 1977-78 1st Princess ......... Cheryl McConkey 1st Princess ............ Tessa Code 1st Princess ......... Tiara Johnson
2nd Princess ...... Sefla Fuhrman Queen ............... Kelly Buckmiller 2nd Princess ......... Mikael Jones 2nd Princess .......... Morgan Friel 2nd Princess .......... Tiffany Scott
1st Princess .............. Mary Voier
1991-92 2nd Princess .... Mary Batterson (Weglin) 1961-62 2000-2001 1973-74
Queen ...... Kerrianne Ferrero (Thronson) Queen ............. Mary Ann Neville Queen ............... Marisa Valencia Queen ........ Deena Marie Joanis
1st Princess .......... Amy Weiland 1976-77 1st Princess ... Lenore Stakulson 1st Princess ............. Tannah Hilf Princess ........... Elizabeth Planta
2nd Princess ........... Echo Balliet Queen .......... Jodi Stubb (Olson) 2nd Princess ....... Mardie Keane 2nd Princess .... Alexa Malaspino Princess ............... Leslie Church
1st Princess ..... Cindy Bedlow (Simpson)
1990-91 2nd Princess ........ Laura Plough 1960-61 1999-2000 1972-73
Queen .......... Deborah Henthorn Queen ................. Carrie Farman Queen ................... Amanda Coy Mary Jo Rutto
1st Princess ..... Angela Bradley (Nichols) 1975-76 Princess .......... Sandra Bardsley 1st Princess ...... Leslie Sampson Michal Rutto
2nd Princess ...... Donna Rayner Queen ............. Debbie Freeman Princess .............. Penny Busche 2nd Princess ....... Joanna Swain Shawn Montgomery
1st Princess ......... Debbie Green Lisa Montgomery
1989-90 2nd Princess ........ Debbie Kronk 1959-60 1998-99
Queen ........... Jennifer Lacounte Queen ............ Sandra Gallagher Queen ........ Michaela Estabrook 1959
1st Princess .......... Susan Gibbs 1974-75 Princess ........... Maria Postnikoff 1st Princess ......... Jordon Bristol Queen .............. Carla Damgaard
2nd Princess ... Theresa Schutt (Koback) Queen ....... Karen Eklunds (Rowlee) Princess ........ Karen Lee Rinnert 2nd Princess ...... Sarah Johnson Princess ................. Dawn Stumf
1st Princess ............ Sue Boahm Princess ................. Kathy Kruse
1988-89 2nd Princess ........ Kristie Long (Veyerlin) 1958-59 1997-98
Queen ....... Theresa Bussman (Abbamondi) Queen ........ Nancy Mattison (Eaton) Queen ............... Brittani Crevling
1st Princess .... Anne-Louise Lorentz 1973-74 Princess ................... Judy Shore 1st Princess ......... Kelsey Picard
2nd Princess ..... Cheryl Weiland Queen ...................... Lori Brandt Princess ............ Sharon Mitchell 2nd Princess ....... Tawnia Barker For corrections or
3rd Princess ..... Christine Poythress 1st Princess ...... Dawn Caddy (Gaz) additions, please call
2nd Princess ........... Vini Herreid the Hi-Yu Information
Line at (206) 932-3345

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 2003 Hi-Yu Summer Festival Schedule of Events
Saturday, April 19, 2003 10:00am Daffodil Festival Parade @ Tacoma
Saturday, May 10, 2003 1:00pm Irrigation Festival Parade @ Sequim
Saturday, May 17, 2003 1:00pm Rhododendron Festival Parade @ Port Townsend
Saturday, May 31, 2003 Deadline for Candidate Applications for 2003 Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Pageant
Saturday, June 7, 2003 11:00am Salty Sea Days Festival Parade @ Everett
Wednesday, June 11, 2003 8:00pm American Legion Post #160 Candidate Visitation @ WS American Legion Hall
Saturday, June 14, 2003 7:00pm Strawberry Festival Parade @ Marysville
Tuesday, June 24, 2003 7:00pm Hi-Yu White Rose Reception @ Fauntleroy United Church of Christ
Saturday, June 28, 2003 6:00pm Fathoms O’Fun Festival Parade @ Port Orchard
Saturday, July 5, 2003 11:00am SEAFAIR Pirates Landing and Alki on Wheels Car Show @ Alki Beach Promenade
Friday, July 11, 2003- 9:00am - Junction Merchants Sidewalk Sale and Street Festival @ West Seattle Junction
Sunday, July 13, 2003 8:00pm
Saturday, July 12, 2003 8pm - midnight Street Festival Street Dance @ West Seattle Junction
Sunday, July 13, 2003 8:00am - noon WS Sportsmen’s Club Kids Fishing Derby @ Seacrest Marina
Monday, July 14, 2003 5:00pm Candidate Interviews
Monday, June 14, 2003 7:00pm Candidate Essay Reading and Current Events Reception @ WS Senior Center
Tuesday, July 15, 2003 7:00pm Concert in the Park with the West Seattle Big Band @ Hiawatha East Lawn
Wednesday, July 16, 2003 7:00pm Hi-Yu Bowling Tournament
Friday, July 18, 2003 Noon-4:00pm Kids Fun Festival @ Hiawatha Community Center
Friday, July 18, 2003 1:00pm 2003 Hi-Yu Junior Court Coronation @ Hiawatha Community Center
Saturday, July 19, 2003 8:00am Visiting Court Reception
Saturday, July 19, 2003 11:00am WS Rotary Club Kiddies Parade @ Genesee St to Alaska Junction
Saturday, July 19, 2003 11:00am West Seattle American Legion Grand Parade @ Lander St to Alaska Junction
Saturday, July 19, 2003 4:00pm Jubilee Days Festival Parade @ White Center
Sunday, July 20, 2003 9:00am Hi-Yu Community Breakfast @ VFW Hall
Sunday, July 20, 2003 8am - 4pm ArtsWest “Art of Gardening” Tour @ Various locations throughout West Seattle
Sunday, July 20, 2003 7:00pm 2003 Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Scholarship Pageant @ West Seattle High School
Monday, July 21, 2003 7:00pm SEAFAIR University District Kiddies Parade @ University District
Tuesday, July 22, 2003 7:30pm 2003 SEAFAIR Scholarship Pageant @ Seattle Museum of History and Industry
Saturday, July 26, 2003 10:30am Magnolia Parade @ Magnolia District
Saturday, July 26, 2003 7:30pm SEAFAIR Torchlight Parade @ Downtown Seattle Hi-Yu General
Saturday, August 2, 2003 6:00pm Lake City Parade @ Lake City
Monday, August 4, 2003 7:00pm Nominations for 2003 Hi-Yu Board @ WS Senior Center
Meetings
Tuesday, September 2, 2003 7:00pm Election of 2004 Hi-Yu Executive Board @ WS Senior Center
All meetings are
Saturday, October 4, 2003 10:00am Salmon Days Festival Parade @ Issaquah held at the West
Monday, October 6, 2003 7:00pm Induction of 2004 Hi-Yu Royalty and Board @ WS Senior Center Seattle Senior
Center at
7:00 pm
Join your friends and neighbors at some of
April 7, 2002
the many fun Hi-Yu events this summer! May 5, 2002
June 2, 2002
June 16, 2002
July 7, 2002
July 14, 2002
July 21, 2002
July 28, 2002
2515 SW Trenton #201 August 4, 2002
September 2, 2002*
Seattle WA 98126 October 6, 2002
(206) 937-9600
*Meeting held on
Tuesday evening

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 2003 SEAFAIR Pirates Landing at Alki Beach
Saturday, July 5th 2003
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Alki Beach Promenade
The Seattle SEAFAIR Pirates will once again lay
siege to our fair West Seattle community when
they storm the beach at the annual West Seattle
Hi-Yu Pirate’s Landing at Alki. They will arrive
on Alki to pillage and plunder during the Hi-Yu
Summer Festival and “Kick-Off” the annual Seattle
SEAFAIR events. The action-packed day starts at 11:00
AM and will offer family fun and entertainment until 5:00 PM. Stage
shows featuring local bands will entertain throughout the day. “Miles
From Chicago”, a rhythm & Blues Band that wowed everyone last
year will again headline the afternoon this year. Back also is the
“Swashbuckler Beach Vault”, a US Track & Field sanctioned NW
Regional Championship Pole Vaulting competition sponsored by
the Willamette Strider’s Track Club. Vintage Chevrolet Corvettes
from the Tacoma Classical Glass Corvette Club will be on display.
SEAFAIR and West Seattle Hi-Yu Royalty and this year’s candidates
will make an appearance. Kids will love participating in the Pirates
look-alike contest sponsored by the West Seattle Kiwanis Club, with
great prizes.
Enjoy the food provided by different vendors as you stroll the Alki
promenade, listen to the music, or just lay in the sun on our beautiful
beach.
Lest we not forget the main event, The Seattle SEAFAIR Pirates!
The excitement builds as the time for the landing approaches. While
the tide dictates the actual landing time, around noon, when you see
the “Yankee Clipper” Sea Scout Sailing Vessel sailing near by and
its cannons banging away
during the “battle”, you
know the pirates are very
close. The Seafair Pirates
will hit the beach in Landing
Craft provided by the U.S.
Army Reserve. Captain
Kidd will be leading the
pirates in their landing
on the beach at Alki, to
officially start this summer’s SEAFAIR celebrations and to take over
the city. They’ll have some chests of treasure and plunder to share
with their little pirate mateys, too. This year should be spectacular.
Remembering what has happened in past years, what fiendish tricks
could the Pirates have up their sleeve for this special event? Come
join us for a great day at the beach!
For more information, please call the West Seattle Hi-Yu
information line at (206)932-3345 or check out our Website at
www.hiyu.com.
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Junior Pirates Take Heed!
Ahoy mates! All you pirate wannabes!
Imagine yourself joining the Seattle
SEAFAIR Pirates for a little swashbuckling
fun on Alki beach. Dress up in your favorite
pirate costume and show up on Alki beach
between noon and 1 PM on July 5th to
register at the West Seattle Kiwanis booth
located near the bathhouse.
The Seattle SEAFAIR Pirates will land
sometime between noon and 1pm (depending on
the tide) and judging will be shortly after landing.
There will be treats for all and the lucky grand
prize winner will receive a spectacular prize.
This event is open to kids and Junior Pirates
of all ages (1 to
99+). Organized by
the West Seattle
Kiwanis Club.
Right: Pirates-in-Training
test out their best “Arrrrgh
Matey!” during the pirate
look-alike contest. Left:
The SEAFAIR Pirates storm Alki Beach and kick-off both the Hi-Yu
and SEAFAIR Summer Festivals. (Photos by Lorrie Cook)
Miles From Chicago
Miles from Chicago is a high-
energy dance band that knows how
to have fun! The music has a distinct
bluesy flavor. Stacked with talented,
seasoned musicians now from the
Seattle area, the group plays a great
variety of energetic blues, soul, R&B,
and classics made for dancing. They
are performing at many festivals and
clubs in the region this summer and will
be releasing their first CD in August. Visit their calendar or
reserve your copy of the CD on their website: milesfromch
icago.tripod.com.
The band’s lineup includes leader Miles (Mark)
Bushbeck on bass and vocals, Tom Brighton on
guitars, and vocals, Tom Morrison at the Keyboards,
Rick Jacobson on drums, and Scotty Harris on
Saxophone. Various local talents often sit in with the
band. These guys know how to lay down a beat and belt
out music that is fun and tailored for dancing. The stage
show is also enjoyable for those who like to just listen and
watch with some friendly, smilin’ faces. The band performs
regularly in the Northwest Region. Recent venues include
Forecaster’s, The Oxford Saloon, The Central Club, Orion
Ballroom, Bad Albert’s, Silver Lake Beach Pub, and
Angie’s. The band also performs at numerous festivals,
fairs, benefits and parties. Recent festival appearances
include the Bite of Seattle, Taste of Tacoma, Shoreline
Summer Concert Series, Best of the Northwest, SEAFAIR
(the Pirates Landing at Alki), the West Seattle Street
Festival, Issaquah Salmon Days, Renton River Days, and
the Sumner Summer Festival.
These guys know how to put on a great show with music
that is danceable and fun with classic style. A reliable crowd
pleaser, they come highly recommended. For booking call
Miles at (206)440-8016 or send email to:
milesfromchicago@yahoo.com.
 West Seattle Street Festival
As many as 30,000 visitors will wander through the West
Seattle Junction vicinity during the West Seattle Street Festival
from July 11th through 13th this summer. They will come
from all over the nation, some as vendors, some as spectators.
Some will come to listen to the music, some to dance, some to eat,
some to shop, and many to enjoy the beautiful summer weather.
The festival is located at the West Seattle Junction on California
Ave SW between SW Edmunds and SW Oregon Streets, and
Alaska Street between 42nd Avenue SW and 44th Avenue SW.
Festivities include over 180 arts and crafts, food, information,
and demonstration booths. Activities for kids of all ages include a
Petting Zoo, Climbing Wall, and Pony Rides. Two stages provide
continuous entertainment throughout the festival. This year’s
annual Street Dance will take place at the north end stage from 8
pm to midnight on Saturday July 12th. For more information please
visit www.wsstreetfest.com or contact Margaret Miaullis,
Festival Coordinator at (206) 937-7913.
Don’t forget to look for the Hi-Yu booth!! Help support
your community festival by purchasing a souvenir button ($1).
Summer festival programs will also be available free of charge.
Stop by and meet some of the wonderful volunteers who make
West Seattle Hi-Yu possible, and get more information about how
you can help. Look for the 2003 Hi-Yu Royalty and Candidates
throughout the festival!

West Seattle Sportsman’s Club

The West Seattle Sportsman’s Club was founded
in 1934 with the purpose of promoting the safe
and responsible enjoyment of outdoor activities,
conservation of our natural resources, and Kids Fishing Derby
protection and restoration of our environment
and wildlife. Every year the club sponsors boys It’s early Sunday morning. The city is still quiet. Birds are
and girls between the ages of 12 and 16 to attend singing and the fish are hungry. It’s the perfect time to fish! On
the Washington State Junior Conservation Camp on Sunday, July 13th, be prepared to be awakened by your young,
Orcas Island, where they learn survival skills, fly tying and fishing enthusiastic anglers for the annual Kids’ Fishing Derby down at
techniques, current environmental issues, and have a lot of fun. Seacrest Marina on Harbor Avenue. Fishing and festivities
The club also operates the Roger Dahl Rifle Range at the West begin at 8:00am and continue until 12:00 noon, when the prizes
Seattle Stadium. Its goal is to promote the safe and proper use and ice cream are bestowed upon the children by the 2002 West
and care of firearms for hunting and marksmanship. The range Seattle Hi-Yu Royalty and 2003 Miss Hi-Yu Candidates. Best of all,
holds Hunter Education as well as Rifle Marksmanship classes it’s absolutely free!
and participates in rifle and pistol leagues including 4 Junior Everyone is welcome to
League matches each year. The range has seen at least one of fish in the trout pond and
its members go on to shoot in competition at the 1982 Summer poles will be provided. More
Olympic Games. Regular events include fishing outings, Clam experienced fishermen may
Bakes, Salmon Bakes, the Kid’s Fishing Derby, and more. For desire to attempt to fish
more information, please contact Jerry Mascio at 937-3614. off the pier, and a limited
number of poles will be
available for pier fishing.
The fishing derby is open
to all kids 13 and under with
adult supervision. So get
your kids, your neighbor’s
kids (hey what a great
activity for kids’ clubs!) and
prepare to join in the fishing
fun! Call Jerry Mascio
(206) 937-3614, for more
information.

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 Concert in the Park Annual Hi-Yu Bowling Tournament
Magic Lanes 10612 15th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 244-5060

Come one! Come all! Bring the

neighbors, bring your friends,
bring the kids and grandma,
too! Prizes for everyone!
Magic Lanes is once again
hosting the annual West
Seattle Hi-Yu Bowling
tournament. The 2001
The West Seattle Big Band is back once again to entertain you tournament will be held on
with your favorite tunes from the swing era and beyond. Weather Wednesday, July 16th
permitting on Tuesday July 15th, on the East side of the at 6:00 PM. This Nine-Pin
Hiawatha Field House, the band will perform from 7:00 PM to tournament is open to all,
9:00 PM. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, fill up the pic-i-nic from the experienced
basket with some goodies that would make Yogi Bear jealous, and bowler to the beginner.
sit back and enjoy the music. Spectators are also welcome. This is a handicap tournament,
The West Seattle Big Band was formed in the Spring of 1996 so everyone has a chance to win wonderful trophies and prizes.
for an alumni performance in support of music at West Seattle
Entry fees are $8.50 (donation) and shoe rental is free.
High School. The band performs throughout the Seattle area for
Tickets will be available at the Hi-Yu booth during the
corporate parties, weddings and community events. They also take
Merchant’s Street Festival (July 11th-13th), from any Miss Hi-Yu
time to perform with and for school music programs in the Seattle
and Highline school districts. Income the band receives is set aside candidate or at Magic Lanes. Registration the night of the event
for instrumental music programs in the West Seattle High School begins at 6:00 pm with the bowling beginning at 7:00 pm.
Service area. Magic Lanes has an excellent restaurant with quality food
The West Seattle Big Band performs annually at the Ballard and a friendly staff. Be sure to say thank you to the staff
Locks summer music series. They will also be playing at the at Magic Lanes for their support of the West Seattle Hi-Yu
Burien Concert in the Park series this year. Several times a year Summer Festival!!
they perform at the West Seattle Senior Center, and donate their
services for additional fund raisers hosted by both the West Seattle
Center and King County Senior Services. In February they will play West Seattle Community Breakfast
at the Ray Johnston memorial music scholarship program with a
number of local bands.
The band is an eighteen piece big band, playing swing favorites Sunday July 20th, 9:00am - 12:00 noon
from the libraries of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, and VFW Hall on SW Alaska St
Benny Goodman, along with numerous jazz favorites from Maynard
Ferguson, Charlie Parker, Stan Kenton and Charles Mingus, just to Join the Hi-Yu Junior and Senior Courts, this year’s
name a few. The West Seattle Alumni in the band range from the Candidates, Hi-Yu volunteers, and other community
class of 1964 to 1986. The Music Director is Donn Weaver, retired members for brunch, skits, awards, and fun! The brunch will
music teacher from West Seattle High School. be held at the West Seattle American Legion Hall beginning
If you are interested in booking the band, or for more information,
at 8:00 am. Tickets are a $4 suggested donation for
you can contact Jim Edwards toll free at 1-877-632-9135.
adults and $2 for children under 12 years. The community
www.westseattlebigband.com breakfast is hosted by Sheryl Packard.

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 Hiawatha Kids Fun Festival
The annual Hiawatha Community Center Kids Fun
Festival will be held on Friday, July 18th, from Noon
until 3:30 PM. A fun-filled day is planned including
carnival games, face painting, refreshments, a dunk tank,
clowns, jump toys, on-stage children’s entertainment, and
appearances by the Seattle Fire Department and SEAFAIR
Pirates. So mark your calendars and come join the fun!
The West Seattle Hi-Yu Junior Court Coronation will take
place at 1:00 PM on the main stage. Please see the article
below entitled 2003 Junior Court Coronation for additional
information and sites where applications are available.
2003 Junior Court Coronation
Hiawatha Community Center
Hiawatha Community Center is one of twenty-four community
centers operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation. Located in the
heart of the Admiral District in West Seattle, it offers a wide array of
programs and special events.
Each quarter of the year, classes and special events are offered
for you and your family. Before and after school care, gymnastics,
dance, basketball, track, volleyball, and day camps are just some
of the programs available for youth. Adult classes include dance,
yoga, T’ai Chi, and tennis. To request a copy of our quarterly
brochure, please call us at (206) 684-7441 or stop by the
center.
In addition to quarterly classes, the center runs many annual
special events, including the Spring Egg Hunt on the Saturday
before Easter, the Kid’s Fun Festival on the third Friday in July,
the Mediterranean Fantasy Festival on the third weekend in
July, the Pancake Breakfast on the second Sunday in March,
and the Halloween Carnival in October on the Friday before
Halloween.
Sports fields, lighted running track, tennis courts, wading pool,
batting cage, and a children’s play area are available just outside
the front door. Inside there is a gym, an auditorium with stage, a
weight room, a game room, and a meeting room.
In its leadership role, the Hiawatha Advisory Council plans,
organizes, funds, and operates programs in the center and
on the playfield. You and your family are invited to enjoy the
recreation activities at Hiawatha. If you would like to join other
like-minded citizens and the professional staff at Hiawatha with the
development and operation of programs, you are invited to join the
council. Public support is an essential element of the Council.

2002-03 Junior Court (from left): 1st Princess Jennifer Swain, 1st
Princess Shelby Bautista, Queen Sabrina Tamura, 2nd Princess
Hannah Vickers

The Hi-Yu Junior Court Coronation will be held this year

on Friday, July 18th, in conjunction with the Hiawatha
Kids Fun Festival. Coronation of the 2003-2004 Junior
Court will be held at 1:00 PM on the main stage.
The Junior Court participates in Hi-Yu events throughout
the summer festival, rides on the float with the Senior Court
in community parades in the Puget Sound area, and is
involved in other community events going on around West
Seattle. The process includes completion of an application,
a candidate interview on the morning of the coronation, and
then attending the coronation at the Fun Festival. Judging
is based on personality, friendliness, and an enthusiasm
for Hi-Yu. Junior Court positions are open to West Seattle
girls, 6 to 10 years of age. Applications are available at
Hiawatha Community Center.
Call the Hi-Yu Information Line at (206) 932-
3345 for more information. Once you have completed the
application, please call Dorothy Poplawski at (206)
937-1989 before July 18th to schedule an interview time.

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 West Seattle American Legion Grand Parade
On Saturday, July 19th, at 11:00 AM, the American
Legion Post #160 will begin the annual West Seattle Parade
along California Avenue, starting at Admiral Way and continuing
south for 1.5 miles to the West Seattle Junction, ending at Edmonds
Street. Some highlights of the parade will include the SEAFAIR
Pirates, All City Marching Band (made up of students from all over
the Seattle School District), The Lake City Vigilantes, and the
SEAFAIR Princesses, who are vying for the title of Miss SEAFAIR
2004 -- not to mention the 2003 West Seattle Hi-Yu Festival Float
and Royalty!
The West Seattle Hi-Yu float crew has been working very hard
in the past months taking your Hi-Yu float to parades throughout
the Northwest. As a result of their hard work, parade floats are
expected from several communities from around the Puget Sound
area. Keep buying those Hi-Yu buttons in order to continue making
our festival float a reality!
The West Seattle Parade was started by the American Legion
Post #160 in 1934 by Post Commander Orville Rummel. He
was also instrumental in the formation of the original
Hi-Yu Association, and in 1984 he created an annual
award that is given to a community member each year
for outstanding community service. Sadly, Orville has
now passed away, but the legacy he has created will
live on for generations to come. Be sure and look for
the Orville Rummel Award winner at the beginning of
the parade!

(Top) The 2003 Junior and Senior Courts sit proudly on the “Jungle Boogie” float: (Above) Court members Stephanie Arnott, Julianne Unite, Jennifer
Swain, Sabrina Tamura, and Alexandra Abeyta prepare for a parade. (Right) The SEAFAIR Pirates are always a big hit with the parade crowds. (Photos
by Arlene Carter)

West Seattle Rotary Kiddies Parade

When: Saturday July 19th, 10:30 am
Where: Intersection of Oregon St & California Ave
Decorate your bike, trike (no motorized vehicles allowed),
pet, baby sister or brother! Dress up as if it was Halloween,
bring your best smile and join the fun at the West Seattle
Kiddies Parade, sponsored by the West Seattle Rotary Club.
The fun starts at 10:30 am with sign-in and pictures. There
will be treats for parade participants. The Kiddies Parade
starts at 11:00 am, right before the American Legion’s West
Seattle Grand Parade.
Day care groups, Cub Scout troops, Brownies, Indian Guides,
Princesses and YOU are encouraged to enter. If you have any
questions, please call Shirley Clough (206) 246-3161.

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 West Seattle High School Alumni Association
The renovation of West Seattle High School went right on
schedule and opened this past September.
The West Seattle High School Foundation was
formed to raise extra funds for such things as a science
greenhouse, school-wide computer network, lighting, sound,
rigging, and curtains for the auditorium, artwork, repointing of
the outside brickwork, and more. Check the Foundation website
at www.wshsfoundation.org or call Shirley Tupper at
(206) 933-0551. The new West Seattle High School campus
opened in September 2002.
In 2001, the Alumni Association gave over $37,000 in
scholarships, some to students who have been successful in
pursuing further education and of course some to graduating
seniors from West Seattle High School. In 2002, they gave
about $50,000 in scholarships to 19 students: 5 to graduating
seniors and 14 to ongoing students. Five of these ongoing
students recently graduated from college and have had their
tuition paid through this scholarship for a full four years.
The Alumni Association is still looking for any unwanted
yearbooks. Call Betty Marks Broughton at (206) 932-
6583 if you find one you would like to donate. If you attended
West Seattle High and are not receiving the Alumni Edition of
the Chinook, that means the Association does not have your
address. You can contact Membership Chairman Chris
King at (206) 938-1937 or seaking55@aol.com. The
paper goes out to anyone whose addresses we have. If you
know of Chinooks being delivered to people no longer at the
address or who are now deceased, please let Chris know.
West Seattle Junction Association
The West Seattle Junction is the warmest and friendliest
place in Seattle to shop, browse, or stroll and you’ll find most
things you’re looking for. Nearly 300 businesses are eager
to meet your shopping and professional needs. The Junction
is Seattle’s best kept small town secret located in the heart of
West Seattle where California Avenue meets Alaska Street.
Enjoy our award winning historic murals or dine at our world
of restaurants. There’s plenty of free parking in the Junction
and it’s a lot easier on your nerves than the mall.
Savor fresh produce at the weekly Farmers Market and
browse the handmade pieces at the Arts and Crafts Market
just across the street. Meet your neighbors at the West
Seattle Street Festival. Join Halloween’s Trick or Treat in
the Junction. And, find the holiday spirit close to home when
Santa arrives to pose for treasured photos and carriage
rides are available!
The West Seattle Farmers Market is open every
Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm through November 23rd. The
Market is located in the Alaska Junction on the corner of
44th SW and SW Alaska in the parking lot behind Morton’s
Drugstore. The Wells Fargo Parking lot (just across the
street) hosts the Arts and Crafts Market each Sunday
through September 14th from 10am to 2pm. This will be
the place to shop for jewelry, painting, textiles, pottery,
sculptures, metalwork, photography, handcrafted furniture,
and crafts. There will also be opportunities to meet local
artisans and even try your hand at unique craft activities. All
events are free and open to the public.
For more information on any of these
events please stop by (4750 California
Ave SW), call us at (206) 935-0904 or visit
our website, www.wsjunction.com.
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 West Seattle Chamber of Comerce
The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce provides a
professional forum to discuss and influence policies and programs
affecting business and social climate. Our leadership, services and
advocacy strengthen the economic welfare of business in West
Seattle and ensure that the West Seattle peninsula is and always
will be a great place to live, work, shop and play.
General Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month,
and business meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month.
The annual Harbor Cruise is set for Friday August 8th. Wonderful
food, lots of great raffle prizes, and a couple hundred good friends
make this the perfect summer’s eve entertainment.
Some of the services provided for the West Seattle community
by the chamber include providing rides for people who cannot drive
and need to get to doctor’s appointments, sponsoring the West
Seattle Helpline, helping to establish a police precinct in West
Seattle, assisting the Seattle Housing Authority in redeveloping
the High Point area, and they even helped start up the Hi-Yu
organization 60-odd years ago!
The West Seattle Chamber of Commerce is located at the West
Seattle Town Hall, 4750 California Avenue SW, Seattle
WA 98116-4413 and the phone number is (206) 932-5685.
The monthly newsletter, The Bulletin, is available on their website
at www.wschamber.com.
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West Seattle Senior Center
The Senior Center of West Seattle is a multipurpose facility
in which older adults may come together to fulfill many of
their social, physical and intellectual needs. The Center is a
bridge; a broad, two-way bridge linking the loose-knit senior
community to a community at large. Anyone over 50 years of
age is welcome to join, and persons younger can volunteer and
participate in other ways.
Services available at the center include IRS, insurance, and
legal counsel; foot care, health screenings, exercise classes,
health mentors, support groups, tai chi, lunches, a job bank,
dance classes, personal counseling, continuing education
classes, art, writing, and many volunteer opportunities. The
Computer Center located at the Senior Center offers a variety
of computer courses tailored to the needs of older users. The
Center has 11 computers loaded with the most popular software
and each is connected to the Internet via a fast, DSL line.
The Senior Center is undertaking a renovation and
expansion project, designed to improve the internal circulation
of the spaces, add 30% more space, improve handicapped
accessibility and create a more functional lobby area. The
additional space will enable the Center to better meet the needs
of the growing senior population.
Many organizations and individuals use the facilities of the
Center including the monthly meetings for West Seattle Hi-Yu.
For more information, call the Center at (206) 932-4044, or
come up to 4217 SW Oregon St between 8:30am and
5:00pm - Monday through Friday.
 Kiwanis Club of West Seattle Lions Club of West Seattle
Kiwanis is a service organization of women and men, The Lions Club of West Seattle has been
world-wide, who want to improve and help the communities serving the West Seattle Community since
in which they live and/or work. The West Seattle Kiwanis 1929. It is a charter member of Lions
Club was chartered in International and meets each Thursday
1929. noon at the Delridge Community Center
The West Seattle (4501 Delridge Way SW). Like all
Kiwanis Club sponsors Lions Clubs, the emphasis is on service
Key Clubs at Chief in all forms to less fortunate members of
Sealth, West Seattle, the community. In addition, the club supports
and Seattle Lutheran SIGHTFIRST, a program of Lions International, which is the
High Schools and world’s largest blindness prevention program.
Builders Clubs at One of the oldest projects for the West Seattle Lions is
Madison Middle School sponsorship of the Sea Scout Explorer Unit in West Seattle
and Hope Lutheran and the Yankee Clipper. Another project is a Scholarship
which foster leadership program for graduating high school students from West
and organizational training to create an early interest in Seattle schools. The Lions are supporters of numerous
community service. WS Kiwanis has been the institutional other activities such as glasses for the needy, aid to the
sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 284 for 57 years and a cub blind, the Lions Eye Bank, the Hearing Foundation, Little
scout pack. They also support Holly Preschool at High Point. League Teams, Diabetes Awareness, Drug Awarness,
This year they continue to sponsor community meals with Youth Exchange, and more. They are also supporters of
the help of the West Seattle Help-Line, help at the Hiawatha other organizations such as the West Seattle Senior Center,
Community Center Halloween Carnival, serve as ushers at YMCA, and area Community Centers.
the Easter Sunrise Service at Forest Lawn, fill backpacks For more information on the Lions club, please visit their
with school items for homeless children through “Project website (www.lionsclubs.org).
Kool”, and assist on several other projects.
Over the past ten years, through the proceeds of an
annual auction, the club has created and endowed a
scholarship at South Seattle Community College and has
made major contributions to the music, library, and computer
technology programs at West Seattle, Seattle Lutheran, and
Chief Sealth High Schools on a rotating basis. This year they
sponsored the second annual Golf Tournament and Raffle
to benefit all the Schools in West Seattle. The first Saturday
in December they will hold their 55th annual Community
Pancake Breakfast.
The West Seattle Kiwanis Club is an institutional member
of the West Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Hi-Yu
Summer Festival and continues to support and work with
West Seattle Business Improvement Association, schools,
organizations, and social services on an as-needed basis.
They are supporters of Kiwanis International’s worldwide
effort to eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) with
the help of UNICEF. The introduction of Iodine into our
salt supply has all but eliminated IDD in the USA, but in
some countries the lack of Iodine in their diet causes mental
and physical defects in newborns and the prevalence of
thyroid disorders such as goiters. More information on this
and other Kiwanis International projects can be found at
www.kiwanis.org.
Service Projects are determined by its membership, so if you would
like to share your ideas and become involved, contact: Warren
Lawless at (206) 938-8032, warrenl@westseattle.com
http://kiwanis.westseattle.com

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 American Legion Post #160 and Auxiliary
Since the charter of American Legion
Post #160 on March 22, 1922, the
Legion has hosted annual parades.
The Legion was formed to support
veterans and their families. Members
volunteer at the Veteran’s Medical
Center, the servicemen’s lounge at
Sea-Tac, and Post Color Guards at memorial
services.
Orville Rummel Awards are given out each year
to the outstanding person of service to the community.
Orville helped found the West Seattle Hi-Yu Summer
Festival in 1934.
Post #160
has been
sponsoring Hi-Yu
Candidates since
the beginning,
p r o d u c i n g
numerous court
members. They
are the hosts of
the West Seattle American Legion Grand Parade on July
20th, so give them a hand as they march by!
VFW Post #2713 and Auxiliary
The oldest federally-chartered veterans organization
in the United States was chartered 27 August, 1918. The
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is a community service
organization dedicated to the needs of the veterans and
their families. Direct community involvement always has
been and will continue to be a VFW priority.
The VFW was the first veterans’ organization to adopt
the poppy and develop a national distribution campaign.
For more than 75 years, the VFW’s Buddy Poppy
program has raised millions of
dollars in support of veterans’
welfare and the well being of
their dependents.
Membership in the VFW
is comprised of Veterans of
Foreign Wars who have earned
an overseas campaign or
expeditionary medal and are
currently on active-duty, in the
Reserves or who have been
honorably discharged from the
U.S. armed forces.
For information regarding membership, or hall rental
at 3601 SW Alaska Street, call Pete Polumb at
(206) 935-4352.

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 West Seattle Rotary Club West Seattle Eagles Aerie #2643
The West Seattle Rotary Club was chartered The West
October 27, 1947. Rotary is an international Seattle Eagles
organization for business and professional carry these main
persons united worldwide, who provide goals forward every
humanitarian service, encourage high ethical
year: fraternalism, charity
standards in all vocations, and help build
activities, and working for the
goodwill and peace in the world. Rotarians
community good. They are
are persons who look beyond themselves to
their community, nation and the world. In short, Rotarians put
active in supporting these goals in our community
service above self. by participating in a variety of projects, some of which are
The West Seattle Rotary undertakes a wide variety of service listed below.
activities to promote goodwill and understanding. Typical
programs include: * Senior Support through Park West Retirement
Center, and Life Care Center
Aid to senior citizens (West Seattle Senior Center) * The Golden Eagles Fund
Support the West Seattle, High Point & Fauntleroy YMCAs. * The Make a Wish Foundation
Support of the Teen Age Parenting Program (TAPP) * Cancer Research through the Fred Hutchinson
Support of battered women’s shelter Foundation
Youth service scholarships and leadership programs * Special Olympics
Annual clothes shopping spree for disadvantaged youth * Supporting the WWII War Memorial Fund
Food bank support
Cormorant Cove Park The West Seattle Eagles have Friday and Saturday
International Youth Exchange night dinners and Sunday breakfasts, year round and Bingo
Polio eradication programs on Monday evenings at 7 PM, and they also host a golf
tournament in September.
Funds to support the services provided by the West Seattle
New members are always welcome, please call (206)-
Rotary are raised through the Berry Sale in early summer, the
938-4426.
Rotary Auction in late fall, and the Poinsettia sale near the
holiday season. For further information, contact Kimberly
Terry at (206) 938-8900 or Ann Liberato at (206) 352-
5513.

2003 West Seattle Garden Tour

The ninth annual West Seattle Garden Tour will be held on
Sunday July 20th from 8am-5pm.

You’re invited to join the Ninth Annual West Seattle Garden Tour to spend a
day visiting and enjoying some of West Seattle’s signature residential gardens.
Participating gardeners will graciously open their gardens for our public tour to
benefit the West Seattle community in developing the arts, open spaces and
horticulture education. We are very pleased to donate this year’s proceeds
to Delridge Neighborhood Development Association, Highline Botanical
Gardens, and West Seattle High School Environmental Academy. Please see
www.artswest.org for more information about the tour and the featured
gardens.

Tickets Available Starting June 1, 2003 - $15.00 per person

Ticket outlets:
ArtsWest Molbak’s Woodinville
West Seattle PCC West Seattle Nursery
Capers Junction True Value Hardware

Tickets can also be purchased over the phone from the ArtsWest Box Office
(206) 938-0339

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 Murals of West Seattle -- In all, 11 historical murals in and around the main West Seattle business districts celebrate West
Seattle’s heritage. In 1992 the projects won a national Neighborhood of the Year Award from
Neighborhoods USA, a national non-profit organization committed to building and strengthening
neighborhood organizations. By utilizing individual gifts and talents, the community worked
together to create lasting images of Seattle’s past. Seven of the 11 murals are seen on these
pages, the remaining four are as follows: “Mosquito Boat Landing” -- Artist: Susan
Tooke, Halifax, Nova Scotia -- Location: Alleyway on Alaska - between California &
42nd; “Morgan Street Market” -- Artist: Bruce Rickett, Nova Scotia -- Location:
6501 California Ave SW - West Wall; “Alki in the Twenties” -- Artist: Bruce Rickett,
Nova Scotia -- Location: 4755 Fauntleroy Way SW - East Wall on Fauntleroy; “The Old
Mud Hole” -- Artist: Mike Svob, Coquitlam, B.C. -- Location: 4520 44th Ave SW
- North Wall.

“Press Day” (Left) - Activity grows hectic on the day a weekly newspaper is “put to
bed”. Such was the case at the West Seattle Herald in the years prior to World War II,
shown in this scene. You can almost hear the web-fed Duplex press grinding out the
first section and the clattering linotypes converting molten lead to news and advertising
type. Other printers assembled pages in “chases” on the “stones” for the second
section. Computerized production has closed this chapter of newspaper production,
but not “Press Day”. (Artist: Alan Wylie, Fort Langley, B.C. -- Location: 4727
44th Ave SW - North Wall)

“Tuesday’s Bank Day” (Right) - Anyone

whose recollections date back to school days in the
‘20’s remembers “Bank Day”. This scene faithfully
depicts a 1923 classroom as students line up to make
deposits in personal savings accounts. The thrift
concept originating with “Bank Day” has influenced
educational and retirement savings plans up to the
present day. The teacher, Miss Chillberg, left a
valuable imprint on the lives of thousands of local
childen. (Artist: Alan Wylie, Fort Langley, B.C.
-- Location: 4501 California Ave SW - North Wall)

“The Junction” (Below) - A grandly painted,

stylized glimpse of the business area in 1918, which grew up at the point where street cars of the West Seattle line branched north and
the Fauntleroy line headed south along California Avenue; both arriving from downtown Seattle via the Spokane Street trestle. Notable
is the two-story. brick Campbell Building, still a Junction landmark, built in 1918. (Artist: Eric Grohe, Seattle, WA -- Location: 4747
California Ave SW - South Wall)

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 “Midnight Call” (Left) - An old photograph
provided the specifics for this scene of a horse-
drawn fire rig leaving the Junction Station at 44th
Ave SW and SW Alaska St. Also housed in the
station was a police precinct and public restrooms.
Motorized fire engines replaced Hose Company
#32 in 1924 and provided fire protection until
moving to 38th and Alaska in 1964. After remaining
vacant for a few years, the station was razed in
1968 and remains a free parking lot for Junction
shoppers. (Artist: Don Barrie, Seattle, WA --
Location: 4711 44th Ave SW - South Wall)

“The Hi-Yu Parade” (Right)

Selected to represent over half a
century of Western Washington’s
oldest continuous summer
celebration, this scene features the
Hi-Yu float of 1973. “The Wizard
of Oz”, which won top awards in
parades across the state, proceeds
south past the Post Office in the
annual American Legion Grande
Parade. Nearly every person in
the scene attended the dedication
ceremony, except Toto, the dog.
(Artist: Lanny Little, Gresham,
OR -- Location: 4412 California
Ave SW - West Seattle Post Office)

“West Seattle Ferries” (Left)

The first two ferries on Puget Sound
were on the eight minute run between
Downtown Seattle and the Duwamish
Head in West Seattle during the
years of 1888 to 1921. The ferries
connected to a cable car system
that carried passengers up the hill
(now known as Ferry Street in North
Admiral) to the developing Admiral
District. The horse and buggy were
the “taxis” serving the ferry and nearby
Luna Amusement Park. (Artist: Bill
Garnett, Portland, OR -- 4707
California Ave. SW - in Alley)

“The First Duwamish

Bridge” (Right) - Viewed from
Pigeon Point on the west side of
the Duwamish River, the mural
captures a sweeping view of the
first bridge to West Seattle, built
around 1910. The vast tidelands
shown, were drained and filled
to create Harbor Island. Looking
east, the panoramic scene taken
from and actual photograph,
shows the Cascade Mountains,
Beacon Hill, and the young city of
Seattle. (Artist: Robert Dafford,
Lafayette, LA -- Location:
4730 44th Ave SW - North Wall)
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 Walker Rock Garden
The Walker Rock Garden is a showpiece of inspired whimsy,
and a terrific illustration of the principle that anyone can become
an artist. It was built by Milton Walker and his wife Florence
in the back yard of their West Seattle home during off-hours
between 1958 and 1980. Creating the garden gradually became
an obsession with Milton, an untutored genius whose baroque and
colorful creations soon filled most of his property, situated on a
green hillside overlooking Puget Sound.
Milton Walker cut and fitted virtually all these stones himself.
He loved the textures and colors of rock, and devoted his spare
time to presenting them in novel and contrasting ways. The garden
grew like topsy, with never a plan committed to paper; its unifying
theme was the beautiful patterns revealed in the stones, and the
playful arrangement of building materials into intricate patterns.
These materials--many-hued agate, rough cobblestones, big
chunks of translucent rose quartz, eroded sandstone, rough bubbly
magma, glossy black obsidian, fragments of colored glass and
tile--are handsomely set off. Lush plantings, a shady patio, and
the splashing fountain in the center, together orchestrate a restful
mood in the midst of busy and complex layers of stonework.
The garden, located in the back yard of the Walkers’ private home,
is maintained to a superb standard. The public may visit this West
Seattle wonderland during the summer season, by appointment
only. To set up an appointment, call (206) 935-3036.
The Walker Rock Garden
5407 37th SW
Seattle, WA 98126
(206) 935-3036
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Alki Community
The Alki Monument
In 1851, Alki Point was a flat, sandy spot which extended a
half mile into Puget Sound from hills to the east in west central
King County. In November of 1851, the Denny Party landed
there from the schooner Exact to form a settlement which later
developed into the City of Seattle. Referred to as the birthplace
of Seattle, this is the city’s Plymouth Rock. In fact, it has a piece
of the historic rock in its base. The monument (which can be
found at the intersection of Alki Avenue Southwest and 63rd
Avenue Southwest) was given to the city in 1905 by Lenora
Denny, daughter of Arthur Denny.
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty, a seven foot replica of the original “Liberty
Enlightening the World” in New York City, was a gift from
Reginald H. Parsons and the Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts
of America in 1952. It is located at the beach in the 2700 block
of Alki Avenue Southwest. Vandals once stole Liberty’s torch-
bearing arm, but the missing appendage was returned and the
1950-vintage piece has been restored.
Alki Point Lighthouse
The first lighthouse was erected in 1887 on wood scaffolding.
Rebuilt in 1910, the automated light can be seen for 15 miles.
The lighthouse is located at 3201 Alki Ave SW and is open
between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Tours are offered noon
to 4:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations for special
events at the lighthouse or tours can be made by calling the
U.S. Coast Guard at 217-6120.
Alki Bathhouse
The Historic Alki Bathhouse was built in 1911 as a huge
bathing and recreational pavilion. The building contained
dressing rooms, locker facilities, a small theater, large
promenade deck and a gymnasium. As many as 20,000 people
would take the ferry to Alki to enjoy the frigid water and picnic
near the beach.
Over the years the Bathhouse has been used for many
recreational activities. After W.W.II the building was demolished
and a smaller facility was built. The new Bathhouse became an
artist community that has been thriving for over 30 years.
The Bathhouse pottery studio offers pottery classes for all
ages. The painting studio continues to offer a place for the
public to paint throughout week.
 West Seattle Hi-Yu Membership Information
The Hi-Yu Summer Festival was started in 1934 by merchants in West Seattle as a way to thank the community for their business.
These merchants recognized that the success of their businesses depended on the community.
Through the years the task of designing and constructing the West Seattle Community Float, planning and staffing the Hi-Yu events,
raising funds to support these activities as well as the scholarships awarded to the Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu Queen and Princesses has
shifted to a group of community volunteers and a few stalwart service clubs. Hi-Yu still looks to businesses in West Seattle for the lion’s
share of the necessary funds, as well as to local residents (through button sales and memberships).
Hi-Yu would like to thank all of you - businesses, service clubs, and individuals - who have donated time, money or both to this year’s
festival. Hi-Yu needs your help in order to survive. You may feel you have nothing to contribute, but we guarantee that whatever you can
offer (lending a hand to help build the float, helping to plan events, working at the Pirates Landing, selling buttons at the Street Festival,
etc.) would be very much appreciated. If you wonder what you get out of your contribution to Hi-Yu, just look around at the smiles on
people’s faces as they participate in these community events and think about the message of a caring community these activities send
to them.
General Membership meetings are held all through the year at 7:00 pm at the West Seattle Senior Center. Call the
Hi-Yu Info Line at (206) 932-3345 or check the website (www.hiyu.com) for up-to-date information, or to leave a message. On the
back of this booklet you can find application forms for 2003-2004 membership.

Individuals -- $20.00 Non-profit Organizations -- $30.00 Service Clubs -- $30.00

Candidate Sponsors -- $120.00 (plus membership) Business Membership Levels -- listed on back cover

A Little Hi-Yu History

Kacey and the late Charlie Jung preserved a few mementos of their many years as active Hi-Yu devotees, which shed a little light on happier times
in West Seattle. Twenty-seven years ago, the West Seattle Herald in it’s 50th Anniversary edition, acknowledged that Hi-Yu had also been around for fifty
years. Jack Hanning wrote that in 1923, with World War I behind it and the Great Depression seven years away, West Seattle was going through a period
of rapid expansion. The business and professional community thought it rightful that they thank their clients, patients, and customers appropriately for their
patronage. What evolved was the first “All West Seattle Picnic.” The story doesn’t say where it was held, so we have to presume Lincoln Park was the
site. In succeeding years, the event wore such titles as “Potlatch,” and “Mardi Gras.”
The picnic, despite a one-year revival by the West Seattle Kiwanis Club, succumbed to a combination of burgeoning red tape, mounting costs and
disinterest and the years of celebrations which drew thousands to play games, enjoy entertainment and talent shows, the coronation of the Hi-Yu Courts
and the drawing for a new car have faded into obscure history.
In 1934 a contest was held to come up with a new name for the revived summer festival. The name that was chosen was “Hi-Yu” and that is why even
though the celebrations and picnics preceded 1934, “Hi-Yu” itself is officially only sixty-nine years old.
Looking back, it’s interesting to note that the first “Pirates” to land at Alki Beach (in about 1934), were Sea Scouts of the “Yankee
Clipper” sponsored by the West Seattle Lions Club and skippered by Captain John Kelly. Even at the fiftieth celebration, the scouts,
switching roles, manned their worthy craft to guard West Seattle from the real Seafair Pirates who annually invade Alki to kick off Hi-Yu. This tradition has
survived generally intact.
In the late 30’s an event was added to the program of Hi-Yu which attracted world-wide acclaim, a “heel-and-toe” race, commencing at the West Seattle
YMCA and circling Lake Washington. Breaking into anything resembling a trot or running gait disqualified a competitor. Also popular during this same
period were the boxing and wrestling matches held at Hiawatha Playfield.
Still hooked on athleticism, the 1949 Picnic coincided with the official Northwest AAU swim meet at the new Colman Pool. It featured national-level
swimming and diving championship events. In 1949 everyone in West Seattle was supposed to wear a red hat during the ten days of Hi-Yu. If you got
caught without one, you could get hauled before a “Kangaroo Kort” run by Speed Winquist and presided over by Superior Court Judge William Long.
In 1950 under the leadership of President Don Waller Hi-Yu became an official partner of Seafair which included Hi-Yu in its schedule of events.
West Seattle’s American Legion Grand Parade included scores of floats and other entries which appeared in neighborhood parades in the surrounding
Puget Sound area.
During several subsequent years, Hi-Yu was coordinated by Ted Best (then Secretary of the West Seattle Commercial Club) of Ted Best Associates.
Some of the Hi-Yu presidents in that era included Dick Kennedy, John Kaufman, and Arvid Andresen. When Ted Best was appointed to the City
Council, Orville Rummell became Coordinator for a brief period and headquartered Hi-Yu in a second-floor space above Nielsen Florists at California
and Oregon. Ted Best renamed his firm West Seattle Associates.
During the term of Leon Wagner in 1967, a group headed by Doris Richards and Warren Lawless left the ad department of the West Seattle
Herald to buy West Seattle Associates. They were hired to run Hi-Yu for the next seven years. In addition to Wagner, presidents during those years
included Jack Hanning and Bob Grieve.
The premier event throughout all the years of Hi-Yu is the Grand Parade, then, now, and hopefully always, a project of West Seattle American Legion
Post 160. The parade actually preceded Hi-Yu by a few years. Bob Grieve was perennial chairman, and directed the event from a meter-maid vehicle
which traversed the parade route many times as the parade proceeded south on California Avenue from Admiral Way to the Junction. A couple of sections
of bleacher which seated dignitaries were placed in front of Van Gilder’s and later Perry’s Furniture Store and parade entries were announced as they
approached.
The 1973 official Hi-Yu Parade Float, designed by Moe Beerman, won significant acclaim and still remains emblazoned on the exterior of the West
Seattle Post Office as one of the “Murals of West Seattle.” The 56-foot float, “Magical Moments in the Land of Oz,” depicts the famous “yellow-brick road”
inhabited by “Dorothy’s” friends the “Cowardly Lion,” the “Tin Man” and others and also introduced parade goers to Hi-Yu Queen Julie Basket and
Princesses Kathie Dempsey and Sandra Selle.
Hi-Yu would like to thank Warren Lawless (who refuses to guarantee the accuracy) for his help in compiling this interesting Hi-Yu trivia. Hi-Yu invites
any resident of West Seattle who has a collection of photos, clippings and other memorabilia of past Hi-Yu festivals to consider contributing them to Hi-Yu
with the hope that they could be archived in a permanent Hi-Yu collection at the SWSHS Log House Museum. Hi-Yu deserves a place in West Seattle
history. Please contact the Hi-Yu Info line at (206) 932-3345.

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