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Some people are aptly named. JoAnne Self was not.

Her friends – and there were many – insist the late La Conner school district staff member and coach was one of the most unselfish people they knew. Self died Jan. 8 in Sedro-Woolley.

Her giving nature was noticed.

The school district, appreciative of the various roles she filled there, years ago established an annual scholarship award in her honor to recognize those students who best emulate her example of selflessly contributing to the campus and community.

Whatever her assigned task – whether driving buses, preparing and se...