Arlington principal Brian Beckley presented
English teacher Erick Heinz with the Educator of the Year award and
recognized him for his accomplishments in advancing the school’s
video program as well his coaching of the AHS basketball program.
Principal Beckley concluded the evening with a brief talk about how
the Freemasons have directly influenced the growth of public
education in America by starting some of the first public schools in
both Europe and America.
Arlington principal Brian Beckley presented
English teacher Erick Heinz with the Educator of the Year award and
recognized him for his accomplishments in advancing the school's
video program as well his coaching of the AHS basketball program.
Principal Beckley concluded the evening with a brief talk about how
the Freemasons have directly influenced the growth of public
education in America by starting some of the first public schools in
both Europe and America.
"Our public school system
would not be what it is today without the Freemasons. The
Freemasons have directly influenced the growth of public
education in America by starting some of the first public
schools in both Europe and America. The Freemasons supported
legislation to make education universal and in the 1800's
lobbied for the establishment of state supported education
and the federal land-grant colleges. Public
Education has benefited from the Freemasons--and we thank
you." - Brian Beckley, AHS
Principal
Past Masters Night
October 27, 2010
The culmination of this year was the Past Masters evening. Our lodge was filled
with 35 brothers, two petitioners and the Grand Master honored 14 Past
Masters of Arlington 129. They shared with us many of their experiences
during their years and how sitting in the chair in the East changed
their lives. In a very touching moment WB Bud Bowles received the Lewis
Jewell from VWB Sam Roberts. This is a special jewel which can only be
worn by either the father or son, both of whom are Master Masons. I’m
sure if we could have peeked into the Celestial Lodge above we would see
a smile on your father's face that extended from ear to ear. Finally
that evening MWB G Santy Lascano assisted WM Ken Shotwell in presenting WB Earl
Greathouse with the Hiram Award.
2010 Past Masters Night
Back Row (l to r): VW Cary Cope, VW Homer Beath, W Albert "Bud" Bowles,
VW Boyd McPherson, W Gary Flatt,
VW Mike Ashley, W Earl Greathouse, W Warten Schoben & W George Fischer.
Front Row: W Hernan Divinagracia, MW G. Santy Lascano, VW Howard
Christianson, VW Wayne I. Smith & W Clifford Nelson.
Earl Greathouse Hiram Award Recipient.
(l to r) WM Ken Shotwell, W Earl Greathouse & MW G. Santy Lascano.
Arlington Lodge # 129
participates in the
July 4th Parade
Arlington Lodge # 129
participated in the City of Arlington annual 4th of July Parade.
We had 30+ participants including a horse drawn carriage, several
convertibles, small Masonic float,
a Masonic motorcycle escort and a number of marching Masons. In
addition to Arlington # 129 Masons
we had Brothers from Crystal #122 (Marysville) Sulton-Monroe #160
(Monroe), Rbt. Burns #243 (Everett)
and gals from Job's Daughter Bethel #50 (Snohomish). Thank you to
all who participated!
2010 Arlington # 129
Gleneagle Clothes Drive
Volunteers for the 2010 Arlington #129 Gleneagle Clothes Drive are (left
to right) Proceso Dumadag, Harley Robb, Patrick Harris,
Dick Butner, Alden Sarmiento, Allen & Kay Foss, Warren & Mary Jo
Schoeben, and Travis & Donna Schoeben shown in front of
just a few of the dozens of tables of clothing collected, sorted and
distributed to local Arlington clothes banks.
Arlington Lodge held its 5th Annual cloths drive in May, coinciding with
the Gleneagle Garage Sale.
Eleven volunteers collected about 8 truck loads of donated clothes
during the one-day drive.
The items were brought to the Lodge where they were sorted and then
delivered to Helping Hands
and KID’S KLOSET (both nonprofit organizations in Arlington).
Annual Jr. Achievement Award
April 15, 2010
Arlington Masonic Lodge No. 129 hosted their annual
Jr. Achievement Awards evening on Thursday, April 15, 2010.
Acknowledged for their academic and community achievements were 17
students from Arlington HS and 7 students from Darrington HS.
John Dieter and Caroline Rensel from Arlington HS and
Daniel Botamanenko and Madison Hatfield from Darrington HS were awarded
scholarships.
Also acknowledged for her exemplary service to the
Arlington school district was Jan Mustered who received the
distinguished Educator of the Year Award.
Sam Roberts, the local district deputy of grand Lodge
of Washington, the evening's featured speaker, gave an inspiring speech
on Leadership.
The ceremony was attended by over 80 people including family, friends,
community and Lodge members.
Following the awards presentation there was a pizza
and pop reception.
Ladies
Night Dinner
February 13, 2010
