Shining Star Award: Carol Comeau, Superintendent
of ASD
 The SBP Partnership Board of Directors selected Ms.
Comeau as the first to receive the Shining Star Award.
A real leader knows that it is impossible to achieve
success without a strong team. Leaders must rally the
spirit of their team, and It is the spirit of teamwork
that
has moved the SBP Program forward during her years as superintendent. She listens.
She gets involved!
ASD Star Award: Alaska Airlines
 Alaska Airlines has provided many contributions
to the SBP Program over the
years, but the 2003-2004 school year
was exceptional! Unprecedented support
has been offered in the following
ways: Employee Services Manager,
Karla Korman’s service as SBP Co-Chair,
an open house and tour for King Career
Center faculty, mentorships, assistance
to update the SBP database, and facilitation
of an ASD student-designed calendar
project of quotes and artwork.
Alaska Airlines recognizes the value of
giving back to the community through its
active involvement in the SBP Program.
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ASD Star Award: Wells Fargo Bank
 Wells Fargo Bank has a long-standing, positive
working relationship with ASD. Throughout the years,
the bank has established more than 14 Partnership
agreements with schools throughout the district.
It has contributed in the following ways: Bank on
U High School Internship Scholarship Program, Bank
Within East, Hands on Banking Curriculum, President
Richard Strutz’s Anchorage Daily News article,
community wide collection of school supplies and
coats for children of low-income families, and financial
donations of $112,880.
Star Award: The Alaska Railroad & Government
Hill Elementary School
 The Alaska Railroad has been partners
with Government Hill Elementary School
for over 10 years. The physical proximity
made the connection natural; the dedication
of the railroad employees made it
a success. Contributions have been
made in the following ways: Annual
Back-to-School Picnic of BBQ equipment,
food, door prizes and manpower,
holiday train trips, Spelling Bee and
Science Fair judges, and the Railroad’s
yearly Open House. The Railroad has
been a good neighbor and friend to 500
students and their families.
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