The current COVID-19 pandemic put online and mobile learning technologies at the forefront. That’s why three LWSD alumni turned their multi-services phone app into a tutoring service, and it has paid dividends. Amin Shaykho, Lake Washington High School ’16, Marwan El-Rukby, Redmond High School ’17, and Dani Shaykho, Lake Washington High School ’20, created the app called Kadama

COVID-19 vaccinations are being given across the state but getting an appointment has been a challenge for many. Lake Washington High School alum Darren Lim, class of 2019, is trying to make it a little easier to get those appointments for Washingtonians.

Since winning the state 3A championship game as a pitcher with his Lake Washington High School team in 2018, Andrew Urrutia, ’19 has begun to make a name for his company TrainKicks, which creates custom cleats for professional athletes.

When Stephanie Zuel was a student at Redmond Elementary, she loved her weekly visits with her Lunch Buddy, Bonnie. She remembers looking forward to sharing stories from her week and how fun and relaxing it was to spend time playing games and chatting. 

Juanita High School graduate and Kamiakin Middle School parent (and former student!), Tania Finlayson is using her voice to help others find theirs.

Lake Washington High School graduate Nathan Straub has been very busy since graduating in 2010. The Kirkland native graduated with a masters from Washington State University, started teaching music and is now the owner and director of a local music instruction business.

A former Redmond High School student is making a name for himself in the education world. Tyler Menezes, class of 2010, has been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Education 2019 list.

LWHS alum, Gordy Elliott, retires as Auburn High School head football coach and A.P. US History and Civics teacher.

Veteran receives LWHS diploma 66 years after leaving to serve. Before his senior year, Larry Barker left Lake Washington High School to serve with the U.S. Marines in the Korean War.

Melia LaCour is the Executive Director of Equity in Education at the Puget Sound Educational Service District.

When the latest Fleet Foxes album comes out tomorrow, it will be the first in six years for Lake Washington High School alum Robin Pecknold (2004). He started playing music with Fleet Foxes’ guitar player, Skyler Skjelset (LWHS, 2004).

John Laney (LWHS, 1998) is a WA Super Lawyers “Rising Star.”

Jeffrey Dean Morgan played LWHS football. Now the 1984 alum is star of “Walking Dead."