2010/06/02 Council Agenda Packet

She was part of a mission trip to Mexico with her youth group, and she has also been involved closer to home with projects serving the homeless in Everett and Seattle. She has volunteered many hours as a math tutor at Voyager Middle School and Mariner High School, and has donated her own money to World Concern for causes such as the Sept. 11 and the Haiti earthquake. In 2003, when Kayla was in the 4th grade, her family was torn apart by a crime committed by a family member. Through her faith, Kayla was able to overcome the trauma of the situation and has excelled both emotionally and academically. She said her greatest obstacle has been growing up without a father. Her biological father left when she was 10 years old. In her own words, she said she, "overcame this obstacle by relying on my mom and learning to be self sufficient. I now have a step father I am proud to call my dad." Her mom provides her with inspiration and has remained strong through it all. Kayla looks to her mom for strength and advice and knows that with her mom's support, she can achieve anything. Kayla says her greatest achievement is being accepted at Western Washington University. She hopes to someday become a teacher or social worker. She describes herself as giving, dedicated and loyal. Maddy Huggins Maddy Huggins is an 18-year-old senior at Archbishop Murphy High School. Maddy volunteers at her school and in her community. She was involved with the planning of the school homecoming, prom and holiday food drive. She also organized a senior citizen prom at an assisted living home. She is a strong communicator, an effective leader in school and is a role model for fellow students.