More than 30 Rotarians and guests celebrated 56 years of service by Highline District educator Walt Carsten last Thursday at the noon Burien/White Center

Rotary Club weekly luncheon. Walt was there in the beginning years while teaching at White Center Heights Elementary and has carried the Service Above Self Rotarian model throughout his career. Walt received the President Emeritus award from the Rotary Club's Bob Wray Jr, after some thoughtful commentary by Bernie Dorsey of the Highline School Board and John Matthews, District Governor for Rotary International. City council member Rose Clark offered a proclamation,signed by Mayor Joan McGilton, in honor of Walt's years of service to the community.

Walt's wife Joyce, also at the luncheon, has been at his side for many of the volunteer efforts over the years. The Rotary slogan "They Profit Most Who Serve Best" is appropriate for 83-1/2 year old Walt Carsten. The profit is to the community he served.