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ARCHIVED NEWS
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Gem Rocks
The Future Looks Bright
by Amanda Weaver
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The Starfish
Promise Coalition, in its eighth year of existence, has entered the
Internet world! Yes, we now have a website, dedicated to and driven
by the youth of the Gem Community. Yes, we are excited! |
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Leading the Starfish Promise web design team is Julie Larson of Boise.
With 20 years of business experience, a degree in Computer Science,
and a business owner herself, Julie volunteered her services after
learning that we did not have a website. Touched by the
grass-roots efforts of the Starfish Promise Coalition, she also is
passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.
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Julie is an Action Business Coach. She provides business owners with
principles, strategies and processes that help them achieve their visions of success. She is also the
owner and CEO of Tradeware Technologies, LLC. She lives in Boise with her
twin children Cody and Abby, and various “critters” under foot. |
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Teen
Members of The Starfish Promise web site team include; Emmett High
School Senior Amanda Weaver and Juniors Michael Montgomery, Melvin
Benson, Matt Lewis and Lauren Rubin. Julie and the team meet on a
regular basis and are working hard to complete the website. The
entire team is focused on keeping the site fresh and chalk full of
information about local activities, special events, available
programs, and youth in the news. |
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Amanda Weaver
is currently the Vice President and Secretary of EHS
Auto Club, President of the Emmett Business Professionals of America
club, and Cosor for the Senior Class. Amanda is also involved in drag
racing, taking “stats” for EHS Wrestling and horseback riding. She
will be pursuing a degree in Computer Science with Boise State
University. |
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Michael Montgomery
is “The Yo-Yo Master” and holds the honor of being ranked 12th in the Nation! He is Historian of the
Mayor’s / Commissioner’s Youth Action Council (YAC,) Coordinator of
the Idaho State Yo-Yo Championships, a loyal employee of True Value in
Emmett, and an all-around extreme athlete and sports enthusiast. |
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Melvin Benson
is currently the President of the Emmett Skate Krew (ESK,)
President of the EHS Auto Club, and mentor with the Junior High
after-school program, Extreme Recreation (ER.) Melvin is an avid
skateboarder and drag races (legally, of course!) |
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Matt
Lewis can be found working hard
at our Emmett Albertson’s when he is not reigning as President of the
Mayor’s / Commissioner’s Youth Action Council (YAC,) or managing money as the Treasurer for the Emmett Skate
Krew (ESK.) Matt is extremely active on the YAC Presentation Team and
mentors for the ER program when time allows. Matt is also a star
soccer player for Emmett High School! |
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Rounding out the
team is the effervescent
Lauren Rubin. Recognized
recently as the "Best Actress In A Comedy Role for 2006" with the
Emmett Community Playhouse (ECP), Lauren adds laughter to any project.
She serves on the Board for ECP and is the EHS Junior Class Historian.
Lauren is the President of her 4-H Club and embraces acting and
horseback riding. |
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