Kamiakin High School

Brave Brags! Please join us in congratulating our final Rotary Students of the Month, Abby Beecher and Ethan Wodehouse!
Both Abby and Ethan are outstanding students in the Fire Program at Tri-Tech and exemplify excellence, dedication, and service.

Abby Beecher has consistently proven she goes above and beyond on all her assignments and projects. She never allows herself to produce mediocre work, even on the smallest or most trivial tasks. Though quiet in nature, Abby is always polite, engaged, and highly respected by her peers and instructors. In addition to her accomplishments at Tri-Tech, Abby has earned her EMT certification and plans to attend the University of Wisconsin before pursuing a medical degree. Her commitment to excellence and helping others will undoubtedly lead to a bright future in the medical field.

Ethan Wodehouse, a second-year student in the Fire Program at Tri-Tech, has already achieved more at his age than many accomplish in a lifetime. Through split-training, Ethan successfully completed U.S. Army Basic Combat Training as a high school junior and is scheduled to depart for Advanced Individual Training (A.I.T.) as a combat medic at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, following graduation from Kamiakin High School. His future actions will no doubt bring great honor to himself, his family, the United States Army, and the United States of America. We fully commend Ethan and wish him every success in all of his future endeavors.
Congratulations again to Abby and Ethan for being exceptional representatives of Kamiakin High School and our community.

Special Thanks to Mrs. Inabnit for organzing this opportunity for Kamiakin students

Brave Events! One of the most anticipated highlights of our spring season is our annual Culture Night, a special event that brings our community together to learn from one another and celebrate the rich diversity that makes our school so unique. This memorable evening is an opportunity for students, families, and community members to share and experience traditions from cultures around the world in a welcoming and joyful environment.

We invite everyone to join us for a night filled with cultural pride and connection. Guests can enjoy a variety of traditional foods, lively music, and vibrant dance performances that showcase the heritage and talents of our students and their families. In addition to the performances and cuisine, the event offers plenty of opportunities for family-friendly fun, meaningful conversations, and a deeper appreciation for the many cultures represented in our community. We are grateful to Kamiakin ATP for their hard work and dedication in organizing this event and for creating such a special space where every student feels seen, valued, and celebrated.

Kamiakin High School Drama Presents: URINETOWN! 🎭

The Tony Award-winning musical continues this weekend. With sharp humor, memorable music and a talented student cast and crew, Urinetown brings a satirical twist to the Broadway stage.

Showtimes:
April 30 @ 7 PM | May 1 @ 7 PM | May 2 @ 2 PM

Location:
Kamiakin High School Auditorium
600 N. Arthur St., Kennewick

Tickets:
$10 students/seniors
$15 adults
Available through Kamiakin’s digital box office, linked here: https://bit.ly/48YW0sQ

Come support our student performers!

📷 Photos by Kadence Karlson, Kamiakin Yearbook

Brave Brags! Kamiakin artist Claire Erickson had her work recognized by OSPI as one of the award winners in this year's OSPI Superintendent's High School Art Show. Her artwork, “Just Passing Through”, final awards will be announced in Olympia mid-May. Special shout out to Mrs. Kennedy for having equally high expectations and support~ challenging and inspiring students to high levels of performance.

Brave Brags! Please join us in congratulating David Carlson and Allison Cunningham for being selected as April’s Columbia Center Rotary Students of the Month!

David has taken on more than 12 AP classes at Kamiakin while maintaining a 4.0 GPA—an incredible achievement made even more impressive by his dedication as a goalie for his hockey team. He excelled as a top student in AP Psychology and AP Physics 2 and took on the rare challenge of AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics simultaneously, leading both classes. As one of this year’s valedictorians, David’s hard work and determination truly stand out. Known for his positive attitude and friendly nature, he is a valued member of the school community. David will attend Montana State University to study mechanical engineering.

Allison has also achieved great success, completing over 7 AP classes while maintaining a 3.8 GPA. A talented soccer player, she brings the same teamwork and determination to the classroom, where she is known for asking thoughtful questions and staying engaged. Allison is kind, responsible, and a positive presence among her peers. After graduation, she will enlist in the Air Force—an admirable and exciting next step.

Special thanks to Mrs. Inabnit for providing this opportunity to celebrate Kamiakin students.

Brave Brags! Kamiakin's Math Team traveled to compete at the WSMC State competition this past Saturday, April 18th at Central Washington University. We sent 3 teams to state, and they competed in 3 different categories. Below are the categories that we placed in.

Topical Problem:
1st Place - Theo Stavenger, Jack Thayer, Ethan Cardelli

Team Problem:
11th Place - Gibson Waite, Alexis Bailey, Drake Bailey

These students have worked hard all year preparing and competing in various competitions. Overall, they competed in 2 different regional competitions, 2 different state competitions, and 1 national competition often placing or holding their own among their peers.

Huge shout out to Mrs. Adler for motivating and inspiring students to high levels of success!

Brave Brags! Our Plant Science class has been hard at work all spring applying theoretical concepts to hands on learning. This has resulted in our greenhouse being filled with wonderful flowers! Props to all the students for their hard work and to Mr. Miller for motivating and inspring them to high results!

Brave Brags! Our Math Team competed last month at Hanford High for our spring conference's regional competition where we brought three separate teams. The competition is split into three parts with awards given to each piece of the competition. Kamiakin qualified 3 teams for the State Competition! 🎉
For the Team Category:
2nd place went to Ryan Knutzen, AJ Seifert, and Lane Sprattling
3rd place went to Leon Jacob, Jack Thayer, and Ethan Cardelli
4th place went to Gibson Waite, Alexis Bailey, Drake Bailey

For the Topical Category:
1st place went to Leon Jacob, Jack Thayer, and Ethan Cardelli

For the Knowdown Category:
Leon Jacob placed 4th

Special shout out to Mrs. Adler for motivating and inspring students to high performance!

Brave Brags! Please join us in congratulating Kamiakin Staff member Ciara "CJ" Ashworth on her recent recognition as a "Servants Heart" award recognition from the Washington State Athletic Trainers Association. From long hours on the sidelines to behind the scene care and prevention she is essential to every student-athletes success. Her commitment, professionalism and passion have made a lasting impact on the lives of Kamiakin athletes. She goes out of her way to celebrate others~ so lets all celebrate CJ!

Brave Brags! Please join us in congratulating Violet Scott who was recognized as the Athlete of the Week by WIAA. This award honors student-athletes across the state for their outstanding performances and impactful contributions in their communities. Thank you to WIAA for recognizing an outstanding Kamiakin student-athlete!