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the Korean War, one year of which he spent
in Japan.
Eventually the Snapps returned to their
hometown of Rupert. Ardena’s father sold
the farm to them, and her brother leased it.
Gene taught junior high, served as a
principal for 28 years, and was a super-
intendent for nine years. Ardena worked
for the district as an office manager and
secretary. They both worked in migrant
language programs as well.
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“The students were so excited to learn
more about their natural world, and the
experiments were always thrilling,”
Cvitanich said.
In 1982, Cvitanich became a principal, first
for middle school, then high school in the
Vashon Island School District, WA, prompted
in part by the realization he wanted more
time for himself—versus spending weekends
grading papers. In that way, Cvitanich was an
empathetic leader who knew all too well how
hard teachers worked.
He became superintendent at Puyallup
School District, WA in 2004 as assistant
superintendent, a process he calls a natural
progression. The role suited him, and his
peers and others recognized that.
He was nominated for Idaho State
Superintendent of the Year and won
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Gene said occasional disagreements are active in the Congregational Church in the
inevitable for couples who work and raise town of Paul. Gene held leadership positions
a family. in Kiwanis Club and the Salvation Army.
“Talk about it, and really listen to what “Ardena has always helped people, too,
your spouse is saying,” he advised. just not as part of any organization,” Gene
Ardena said couples should realize it’s said. “She sees those in need and does what
not a matter of always being right or wrong. she can.”
“You compromise,” she said. “Each Their faith keeps them energized, Ardena
person gives more than 50 percent.” said.
EXTENDING LOVE TO COMMUNITY “We feel blessed every day,” she said.
For the Snapps, love extends beyond “God is always good.” MSN
their home to their community. They are
Washington State’s public relations profes- that time period, and now you can buy it like
sionals’ Public School Communicator of the a loaf of bread in grocery store,” explained
Year award. He also won the Washington Cvitanich, noting there’s no connection
State Governor’s Leadership for Youth Award. between drug usage and any overarching
“My grandparents tell me I am swell,” movement, as there was in the 60s.
Cvitanich quips. Writing Stardust was a learning expe-
A low point in his career became the rience, said Cvitanich, describing it as
catalyst for his book. Cvitanich was with the “unbelievably relaxing, informative to self,
Highline School District, WA administration and a grand discipline.”
when Mary Kay Letourneau was convicted The biggest challenges include editing
of second-degree child rape of one of her and marketing (Cvitanich self-published),
sixth grade male students. but an unintended benefit has been hearing
He explores elements of this narrative in from people from his past, including from
Stardust, casting Anton in the role of having his high school years in Tacoma.
had a sexual relationship with a student, Cvitanich offered some advice to others
and it’s probably the least-resolved aspect who have stories to tell.
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Another theme is marijuana usage, which children, and grandchildren,” Cvitanich
is likely to raise eyebrows of former students said. “It need not be fiction. If nothing else,
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