Welcome to Athletics
Phone: (206) 252-8792
Fax: (206) 252-8815

Mr. George Foster
Athletic Director
(206) 252-8872
gefoster1@seattleschools.org

As we participate in our 2007-2008 season, we encourage all parents and friends of our school to come out and watch our athletes in all our sports.

GO WESTSIDE!

Need Athletic Forms? Click here for the school district website for the forms.

Spring Sports Update

Track: WIAA State Track and Field Meet Pasco WA.
Boys; Congrats to the Boys Track team for their highest finish in West Seattle history the Boys finished 3rd in state, The team of Aaron Grymes, Markeem Adams, Christian Crain, Brandon Brown, and Ian Keithly did a great job in representing WSHS in Pasco this weekend.

April Johnson also represented WSHS as the only girl to qualify for state. April finished 8th in the 800m run.

Aaron Grymes finished 5th in the 100m Dash w/ a time of 11.03

Markeem Adams finished 5th w/ a time of 22.44

Christian Crain finished 1st (STATE CHAMP) in the Long Jump w/ a Jump of 22' 7 3/4" which is 2" off the state record and the best jump in the state this year.

Brandon Brown finished 5th in the Long Jump w/ a jump of 21' 11 1/2" and also finished 6th in the Triple Jump w/ a jump of 44' 1 1/4"

And Of Course the 4x100m Relay Team of Aaron Grymes, Markeem Adams, Christian Crain Brandon Brown, and Ian Keithly finished 1st in the State with a winning time of 44.74

Congrats again to all of these fine athletes and coaches.

Fast Pitch:
Great year. Finished the season as Metro Sound Division Champs. Had a great run in the Region and State Play-offs. Eventually Lost to Mt.Si 3-2 in a loser out state play-off entry game. CONGRATS to Coach Burr and all of the Girls of the West Seattle Fast pitch Team

Baseball:
Great job in Metro, and State. Lost first round play-off game to Meadowdale High 7-3. Great year, expecting great things in the years to come from this group. Again Congrats to Coach Vitalich and the "Boys of Spring."

Track and Field:
Girls Track: April Johnson finished 2nd in the 800 and qualified for state.

Tanya Tarabochia finished 6th place in the Girls Triple Jump and 7th in the Long Jump

Lizzie Perkins finished 10th place in the Girls Triple Jump and 6th in the Long Jump.

Girls 4x400 team finished 5th place

Girls Track Team finished 14th place overall.

Boys Track:
Christian Crain finished 1st in the Long Jump, 2nd in the Triple Jump.

Brandon Brown finished 2nd in the Long Jump and 3rd in the Triple Jump.
Both Qualified for State in those events.

Aaron Grymes finished 2nd in the 100m w/ a time of 11.13 and 5th in the 200m w/ a time of 22.55. Aaron qualified for state in the 100m.

Markeem Adams finished 3rd in the 100m w/ a time of 11.17 and 3rd in the 200m w/ a time of 22.32 and qualified for state in both events.

The Boys 4x100m relay team Aaron Grymes, Markeem Adams, Christian Crain , and Brandon Brown won Districts w/ a time of 42.52 and qualified for state and now have the fastest 3A time this year in the State of Washington.

Boys Track Team tied for 5th in the Metro Championships and are the Champion in the SeaKing Districts all this with a total of 7 guys: Aaron Grymes, Christian Crain, Markeem Adams, Brandon Brown, Ian Keithly, Jeramy Darden, Caleb Fisher.

Congrats to all of the athletes and coaches that competed in a state sanctioned athletic event last weekend.


It's crunch time for academics and athletics, and as all of the old coaches and teachers use to say "It's time for the cream will rise to the top!"

"Be at your best when your best is needed." John Wooden

"Risk more than others think is safe. Care more than others think is wise. Dream more than others think is practical. Expect more than others think is possible."

The past is history. The future is a mystery. The present is a gift.

"Let your actions precede your words, Let your words reflect your actions." Don James

"Always have a plan and believe in it. Nothing good happens by accident." Chuck Knox

"Mental toughness is many things. It is humility because it behooves all of us to remember that simplicity is the sign of greatness, and meekness is the sign of true strength. Mental toughness is spartanism with the qualities of sacrifice, self-denial, dedication. It is fearlessness, and it is love." Vince Lombardi

LOYALTY, " To yourself and to all those dependent upon you keeping your self-respect."
John Wooden

"There is no substitute for hard work. Worthwhile things come from hard work and careful planning." John Wooden

Remember, "Doing your best is more important than being the best." Support our kids !!!

Remember this is an important time in our kids life support, support, and more support.

Lets make this a good week of Athletics and Academics.

Have a GREAT week of school and remember support all ATHLETES !!!!

Have a good week support our athletes on the field, court and course.

It's the start of the 2007-08 athletic seasons, remember if you support your favorite athlete on the field or court you will have a much better student in the classroom!

Athletic Participation Fees - Click here for a printable version

The Policy:
Due to the rising costs associated with the support of the district’s athletics program and declining resources, the Seattle School Board approved the proposed Athletic Participation Fee Policy effective 2007-08 school year. Fees will be collected on a per sport basis with the fee structure listed below. The policy will include but is not restricted to the following items:

• All Participation Fees must be colleted when the “Athletic Registration & Physical Form” is turned in.
• All collected fees will remain in the ASB account at the building where the fees were collected, earmarked to support the athletic program.
• ASB cards MAY be required for athletic participation at the discretion of the building principal. The WSHS administration has decided that ASB cards will not be required of athletes. However, only students who purchase an ASB card will reap the benefits of the card. The card will cost $25 this year for all students.
• Collected Athletic Participation fees do NOT:
  • Guarantee a spot on the team
  • Ensure equal playing time

Fee Structure:

• 1st. Sport Participation $50.00
• 2nd. Sport Participation $25.00
• 1st. Sport Participation-Free & Reduced Lunch Students $25.00
• 2nd. Sport Participation-Free & Reduced Lunch Students $12.50
• Three sport participants are capped at $75.00

NOTE: Parents/Guardians of students who are unable to afford the participation fee should contact the coach or athletic director at their school and complete the Athletic Participation Fee Waiver Request Form.

Refund Policy: Refunds will be provide under the following conditions:

• Student is cut from the squad by the coach
• Student quits due to illness or injury prior to 1st. contest
• Student quits due to family moving prior to 1st. contest
• Note: All refunds must be requested prior to the end of the sports season

Due Dates

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