Riley Lawless (Photos courtesy Robin Bernardy)
The first two are in the books.
The Coupeville Lions Club has kicked off the 2026-2027 academic school year by naming seniors Lindy Sylvester and Riley Lawless as its Students of the Quarter.
The duo will be honored November 18.
Criteria for the award, which is voted on by school staff, includes “community service, effort, character, social relationships, scholarship, and sportsmanship.”
The Lions, who have celebrated local students for almost nine decades, honor two 12th graders each quarter, before selecting the Students of the Year at graduation time.
Lindy Sylvester
Lindy Sylvester, who is in her second year as a Student Representative to the Coupeville School Board, is the daughter of James and Catherine Sylvester.
A mathematics whiz who holds down a 4.0 GPA, she plans to study civil engineering in college, with plans to earn a master’s degree.
During her CHS days, Sylvester has been active in the Leo’s Club, while volunteering at local festivals, the Lions Club auction dinner, and Nordic Fest.
Riley Lawless, son of Rebecca Eelkema, is a three-sport varsity athlete, playing football, basketball, and baseball for CHS.
A member of the Captain’s Club, he works at the Pizza Factory, and has volunteered at various sports clinics, the Lion’s Club garage sale, and the Coupeville Booster Club auction.
This year’s CHS Homecoming King, Lawless holds a 3.5 GPA and plans to study physical therapy in college.
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