“In Appreciation of Your Dedication and Service which has made Our Community a Better Place to Live and Our Schools a Better Place to Learn.”
These community members are unanimously chosen by the Semancik Board because of their passion and compassion for our Bremerton schools and our community.
The Bremerton Hero Award is just another way of thanking longtime members of Bremerton for all they have done for this community. The foundation began this honor in 2006 to remind those around us of the pride and tradition that our Bremerton high schools have always shown. These people are a major part of that gift for Bremerton.
Commemorative tiles honoring these heroes have been placed in the Victory Park at Memorial Stadium.
Honorable Glenn Jarstad
2008
Congressman Norm Dicks
2007
2006
These community members are unanimously chosen by the Semancik Board because of their passion and compassion for our Bremerton schools and our community.
The Bremerton Hero Award is just another way of thanking longtime members of Bremerton for all they have done for this community. The foundation began this honor in 2006 to remind those around us of the pride and tradition that our Bremerton high schools have always shown. These people are a major part of that gift for Bremerton.
Commemorative tiles honoring these heroes have been placed in the Victory Park at Memorial Stadium.
2009
Honorable Glenn Jarstad
The Honorable Glenn Jarstad was Bremerton’s mayor from 1962 through 1981, the longest serving mayor in the city’s history. He set an example to better the life not only of the people in his community, but also to protect its environment, the wildlife and, in particular, the state's salmon.
During his 18 years in office, he built the city's paramedic program, increased the city's park land from 100 to 400 acres, and helped pass a bond issue to build the city pool (named for him in 1996) located next to Bremerton’s YMCA.
Jerry Reid
Jerry Reid
Jerry Reid, a community youth advocate, has a long history of contributing to our area through kids. He is one of the three original founders of the three Boys and Girls Clubs now located in Kitsap and Mason Counties.
Jerry recognizes the value of supporting children’s education and providing after-school activities that promote and attract families to our area. The Reids’ and their employees of Reid Real Estate continue to contribute to the clubs on an on-going basis.
Jerry recognizes the value of supporting children’s education and providing after-school activities that promote and attract families to our area. The Reids’ and their employees of Reid Real Estate continue to contribute to the clubs on an on-going basis.
2008
Congressman Norm Dicks
Norm Dicks, a Bremerton native, was selected Captain of the 1958 West Football team in his senior year.
He began a successful campaign for Congress in Washington State's 6th Congressional District in 1976, and he has been re-elected in every election since that time. He consistently works with the local community and the Navy to improve our quality of life.
Coach Les Eathorne
He began a successful campaign for Congress in Washington State's 6th Congressional District in 1976, and he has been re-elected in every election since that time. He consistently works with the local community and the Navy to improve our quality of life.
Coach Les Eathorne
Les Eathorne, a 1942 Bremerton High graduate has a career of forty-one seasons of coaching basketball with 502 wins. He became the only head basketball coach at Bremerton’s East High providing our community with state titles in 1973 and 1974. He continued challenging players to compete beyond their comfort zone at Bremerton when the schools merged. Les is honored as one of the best coaches to come out of the West Sound area.
2007
Charles “Chuck” Haselwood
Charles “Chuck” Haselwood, owner of the Haselwood Auto Group, was a local car dealer for over 45 years.
He believed strongly in giving back to the community he loved. He was a long-time supporter of many youth activities and community projects including building the Olympic College campus library.
Louis “Louie” Soriano
He believed strongly in giving back to the community he loved. He was a long-time supporter of many youth activities and community projects including building the Olympic College campus library.
Louis “Louie” Soriano
Louie Soriano was a two-time all-state athlete at Bremerton High School. He graduated in 1947 and was a prime mover in the building of Memorial Stadium. He became one of the top collegiate basketball officials in the country, and then involved into an evaluator of NBA officials for 22 years. He is recognized for supporting a wide range of not-for-profit organizations in the Bremerton area.
2006
Albert L “Al” Colvin
Al Colvin, former Tuskegee Airman, came to Bremerton to seek work at PSNS in 1940 and retired after 38 years of service. He became a Bremerton City Councilman, a community activist, and an international ambassador, always placing the well-being of his neighborhood and community ahead of politics. His model of family life will be continued throughout the generations.
A H “Ike” Parker
A H “Ike” Parker
Ike Parker, a Bremerton native, went to work at his father’s lumber company out of college in the late 30’s.
Among the many civic activities, he headed the Flagship Committee in the 1990’s, beginning Bremerton’s redevelopment and resulting in a closer relationship between the city, the Port of Bremerton, Olympic College, and downtown property owners.
Among the many civic activities, he headed the Flagship Committee in the 1990’s, beginning Bremerton’s redevelopment and resulting in a closer relationship between the city, the Port of Bremerton, Olympic College, and downtown property owners.
