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The Washington Homeschool Organization (WHO) is a statewide, non-profit membership organization. Its mission is to serve the diverse interests of home-based education in Washington State. WHO is nonpartisan, nonsectarian, and nondiscriminating in its views of homeschooling and participation in its activities.

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	Susan Wise Bauer .   WHO Convention & Curriculum Exhibit June 13 & 14 Family Activities Giant Chess Set Remote Control Boats Model Trains Live Fiddle Music Humane Society-Live Animals   Prices WHO Members get 1 Day Free Adults: $15 per day Child: $5 per day Family Pass: $35   Special Guest Speakers Susan Wise Bauer, Andrew Pudewa, Stephen Guffanti, Wade Hulcy, Jim Weiss, And many more. Check out the Convention Page for details. No Registration Required - Pay at the Door Friday - 9am - 6pm Saturday - 9am - 4pm Located at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Over 200 Booths FREE PARKING     Andrew Pudewa

WHO will be at the Livable Communities Fair Saturday May 17, 9am - 4pm. at the Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall. It is a free event.

Announcing the Winners!
By Lee Binz

Washington Homeschool Organization is pleased to announce the winners of the 2008 Janice M. Hedin Homeschool Scholarship. Both winners were extremely qualified and wonderfully unique homeschool students. Who homeschools? These winners! Homeschooling works!

First Place Winner $750
The first place winner is Reesa Ogden Nelson of Rainier. She was homeschooled for 6 years using an eclectic mixture of student-initiated learning and traditional subjects Reesa is actively involved with “Expanding Your Horizons” which encourages young girls to pursue careers in math and science. She also serves in her local 4-H club. Reesa works as a freelance performing and graphic design artist, and has served as a web intern with the Washington State Attorney General. She says “The advantages of being homeschooled are innumerable.” She lists fun activities, pursuing her own interests, working through difficult subjects at her own pace, and family closeness as some of the reasons why she was “so lucky to be homeschooled.” She believes that the most important aspect of her homeschool experience was “the freedom to develop on my own.” Reesa transitioned easily from independent homeschooling into Running Start, becoming a member of Phi Theta Kappa and earning her a position on the President’s List. She will pursue a theater degree. Washington Homeschool Organization is proud to promote and encourage independent homeschoolers as they pursue their unique interests. Congratulations Reesa!

Second Place Winner $250
The second place winner is Marissa Thomas of Wenatchee. One of six children, Marissa has been homeschooled for 10 years. She is active in her community and church, with extensive community services experiences. She transitioned easily from homeschool to Running Start, and has held positions in student government and various clubs while earning her Associates of Arts degree. Marissa believes that “Our decision to homeschool is the path that best prepared me for the future.” She says homeschooling is responsible for the self-motivations that helped her achieve an incredible 3.72 grade point average while in community college. She says the experience has saved her from learning stereotypes and judgments through peer pressure. She loves the freedom for creativity that homeschooling provides. Marissa plans to attend Whitworth for her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and eventually
hopes to obtain a Masters degree in Medical Family Therapy.

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