The front of the Auditorium before construction
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Meade
Greetings Friends of Sealth,
What an incredible time to be a Sealth Seahawk. A new state-of-the-art building, an incredible teaching staff, talented students, dedicated and supportive parents/guardians, and an extremely active and involved alumni makes Chief Sealth International High School THE place to be.
A few months ago I had the privilege of visiting with the Class of 1961 and giving them a tour of the new facility. As we were walking around I found myself listening to the many stories of high school: the good times, the adventures, the activities, and the memories. As the group posed for a picture I thought to myself, this is what it’s all about: helping to create memories and opportunities that will last a lifetime.
Since 1999 the Friends of Sealth have done just that, created memories and opportunities for our students and alumni. Through your generous donations of time and money you have helped support the five A’s of Chief Sealth: Academics, Arts, Athletics, Activities, and Alumni. Over the past several years’ the Friends of Sealth have awarded academic and athletic scholarships, funded classroom projects, supported student clubs and activities, and preserved the memories of graduating classes with reunions and “pavers”.
As we move through the 2011-2012 school year I want to invite each and everyone one of you to participate in helping create memories and opportunities for the students, staff, and alumni of CSIHS by joining or contributing to the work of the Friends of Sealth.
I look forward to partnering with you!
Chris Kinsey, Principal
Fight On Seahawks, Fight!
Go S-E-A-L-T-H
Fight S-E-A-L-T-H
Win for the Alma Mater
Fight for Sealth High!
Red, Blue and White
Fight, Fight, Fight
Onward to Victory
So Hail to our Alma Mater
Fight on Seahawks, Fight!

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We are grateful to all those that have contributed to the Friends of Sealth through paver purchases, direct donations, and patronizing our concession stand. Through this generousity, three scholarships are available to qualifying Chief Sealth Seniors via an application process that is due May 1, 2013.
All alumni and staff are invited to join us July 13, 2013 for an all school reunion to be held from 2pm-5pm at the school. We are still busy planning the event and welcome all alumni to assist in this endeavor. Please leave us a message on our phone line (206) 252-8600 and we can notifying you of our next planning meeting.
Have you purchased your engraved paver yet? We are looking forward to adding more names to the paver path on the south side of the Performing Arts Center this Spring. Buy your paver today and become a part of Chief Sealth's landscape. You can stop by the main office during regular school hours to pick up an order form, or click on the “Purchae your paver here!” button in the upper right corner of this page.
Please plan on joining us July 13 for an afternoon of friendship and shared memories.
Debbie Herold Taylor '80, President
Friends of Sealth
Hail Chief Sealth High
To Thee We Sing
Our Alma Mater Dear
To Thee We Will Be Loyal
Faithful and Sincere (and Sincere)
As One We Sing Thy Glory
That's Where Our Dreams All Lie
Hail to Our Alma Mater
Hail Chief Sealth High
Friends of Sealth is a non-profit corporation supporting Chief Sealth International High School’s Academics, Arts, Activities, Athletics and Alumni.
Since 1947, Bassetti Architects has been the architect for many well-loved and long-lived Seattle buildings. Its founder, architect Fred Bassetti has helped shape the region’s look and civic conscience over a long career including creating Action: Better City in the late 1960s, which called attention to Pioneer Square, Gas Works Park and other overlooked city assets.
Bassetti Architects continues this legacy of working with public and non-profit agencies to provide meaningful, enduring and delightful design solutions that are responsive to site, environment and context. Bassetti Architects was chosen as the lead architect for the Chief Sealth International High School modernization/Denny International Middle School project. To learn more about Bassetti Architects visit their website: www.bassettiarch.com
DKA has always put great emphasis on designing, building and strengthening our community by working on public and non-profit community projects, including schools. Founded in 1985, DKA is dedicated to doing projects for communities in need. DKA is also dedicated to community outreach and engagement, involving our neighbors in the design and building process.
Chosen as the Project Manager for the BEX III Levy program, DKA oversees the successful construction of all seven schools within BEX III, including the Chief Sealth International High School modernization project. To learn more about DKA please visit their website at: www.dkarch.com
Well into its third generation of family ownership, Absher Construction Company is one of the northwest’s largest, oldest and most diverse construction organizations. Absher’s construction and construction management work spans many sectors including schools, federal courthouses, transportation hubs and more. Striving to provide optimum value for each construction dollar, Absher provides clients with the finest in construction services—emphasizing teamwork, effective communication and success for all project stakeholders.
Absher was chosen as the general contractor for Project 2 which includes the modernization of Chief Sealth International High School, the building of the new Galleria/Commons and new Denny International Middle School. To learn more about the Absher Construction Company visit their website at: www.abshernw.com