Coupeville Sports

Erik and Julie (Huddleston/Swankie) Wheat were two of Coupeville High School’s best.

Both were outstanding athletes, good students and remarkably nice people.

When I did a story on Erik and some of his classmates joining the military right out of high school, he came across as a young man who was at ease with his decision, level-headed and confident without being arrogant, the exact sort of person you would hope would represent our country. I talked to Julie for a softball story and she impressed me as well, always looking to deflect attention to her teammates and friends over herself.

They are married now and the parents of a little boy, Aiden, who is semi-famous for having the kind of big blue eyes (he has a rare genetic disorder that make his eyes especially impressive) that win photo prizes.

And that’s where you, as Wolf fans, come in.

Aiden Wheat is competing in a Most Beautiful Eyes contest — the prize is a $10,000 college scholarship — and between now and August 31, you can vote every day and help the offspring of two of Coupeville’s best to bring home the college dollars before he can say the word college.

Do it! For CHS! For Coupeville pride! Because the kid is a cutie and cute lil’ babies should always get our support!!

https://apps.facebook.com/pbamostbeautifuleyes/contests/242765/voteable_entries/53582365