
Celebrating Class of 2021: Shams Sidahmed
Graduating from: Raisbeck Aviation High School (Tukwila)
RASKC Teams: Early Morning Cat Crew
How your graduation experience will be unique due to the pandemic: “I think there will be less people to witness my graduation, but it will still be special nonetheless.”
Hoping this will continue post-pandemic: “I hope people will be more conscious about how they’re feeling before they leave the house in order to protect others.”
Most proud of in the last year or two: “I’m proud of staying on top of all my work, even when it was getting overwhelming at times.”
Looking forward to: “I’m looking forward to getting outside more.”
What’s next: “Hopefully a restful summer, and then a productive and fun freshman year in college.”
Most memorable volunteering experience: “Getting to cuddle this super friendly black cat that didn’t seem to want to let go of me.”
Advice to new RASKC volunteers: “Engage with the animals– in a safe way, of course.”
Will you volunteer after graduation? “Yes, I plan to volunteer even after graduation.”
Fun fact: “My dog, Apache, doesn’t know how to play fetch. You have to chase him around with the ball in his mouth to get a chance to throw it back.”