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State baseball playoffs & scores: Banks rolls to semifinals with 15-0 win over La Pine
No one thought it was going to be easy, but as it turned out — it kind of was. The No. 2-seeded Banks baseball team cruised into the 3A state semifinals with a five-inning 15-0 win over No. 7-seeded La Pine on Friday afternoon, May 24, at Banks High School. From the first pitch the Braves battered La Pine starter Deakon Looney, and with help from a shaky Hawks defense,...
Banks School District secures bond for campus upgrades, early results show
Early election results are in, and Banks students will most likely be seeing major classroom upgrades with a new school bond. As it stands, the vote to approve Measure 34-36 leads with over 60%, as of 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 22. So far, ballot returns show a little more than 42% of registered voters weighing in, though not all have been tabulated. Oregon law allows for ballots postmarked on Election Day to be counted if received within the following week. ...
Sunset socials studies teacher runner up for OnPoint Educator of the Year
A Sunset High School teacher has been named a runner up in OnPoint Community Credit Union’s Educator of the Year awards. Andrew Gunsul, who teaches freshmen and sophomore social studies classes at the high school, was one of four teachers in Oregon to become a runner up in the annual awards ceremony held on May 23. As a finalist in the 9-12th category, he will join three other finalists in...
No. 15 Scappoose softball gets rivalry revenge with 2-1 quarterfinals win over No. 7 St. Helens
With runners on second and third with two outs in the top of the fifth inning, No. 15 Scappoose High School softball junior Brooklyn Schmidt wasn’t going to be denied. After fouling off five pitches and drawing a full count, Schmidt took pitch No. 10 of her at bat against No. 7 St. Helens pitcher Ava Eib and blooped it into short centerfield. The ball was placed perfectly where Lions...
After backlash, Beaverton School District temporarily shelves proposals to close some elementary schools
BEAVERTON, Ore. — The Beaverton School District announced Wednesday that it will table discussions on consolidating schools in the southeast quadrant of the district until fall. "We understand the emotions that can arise with any talk about school consolidations," the district said in an email to parents. "We also...
Reading disorder? No problem for Banks middle schooler
(BANKS) — Evangeline Koschmann is, in many ways, a typical sixth-grader who enjoys typical sixth-grade things. However, she’s also atypical in that she inspires her fellow students and teachers alike. “She just has such a great attitude,” Banks Middle School teacher Kim Carson said about Koschmann. “I enjoy talking with her, and I’ve learned so much from her. I just think she’s such an inspiration to kids and teachers too.” ...
State softball playoffs: Southridge gets redemption in 4-0 playoff win over Jesuit
This time, Southridge was ready. Three weeks removed from being dismantled by Jesuit, the Skyhawks flipped the script, defeating the No. 6-seeded Crusaders 4-0 in a second-round state playoff game on Wednesday, May 22, at Jesuit High School. “Amazing performance,” Southridge head coach Christina Archambault said. “We prepared really hard for this, and it was kind of a redemption game for us after the last one. We played as a...
2 Oregon students tapped as Presidential Scholars
The two Oregon high schoolers selected as this year’s U.S. Presidential Scholars have yet to graduate, but both are already steeped in college-level experiences. Stella Wang from Jesuit High in Beaverton and Richard Chen from Crescent Valley High in Corvallis are the two Oregon students chosen by a White House commission. They join an elite field of high school students from around the country recognized for their achievements in academics, as judged by SAT or ACT scores, high school transcripts, letters of recommendation and essays.
Clackamas tops Beaverton 4-3 to book trip to 6A baseball quarterfinals
Clackamas advanced into the 6A baseball quarterfinals on Wednesday, beating upset-hungry Beaverton 4-3 at Clackamas High School. Senior Joey Giancola was dialed in at the plate and fueled the No. 21 Cavaliers to the win, providing three pivotal hits to catalyze the Clackamas offense against the stingy No. 28 Beavers. “I saw the ball well,” Giancola said. “Every single hit was with two strikes, so I shortened up the swing...
Diamond Dynamos: Washington & Columbia County's standout baseball & softball performances (May 13-17)
Below are the best of the best performances from last week on the Washington and Columbia County high school baseball and softball diamonds: Baseball Kruz Schoolcraft of Sunset allowed no hits and struck out 11 in a complete game shutout of Aloha.Coleton Noah of Forest Grove went 4-for-4 with a triple, double, two RBI and three runs-scored in a loss to McMinnville.Kyle Sheller of Sherwood went 3-for-4 with a home...
Freshman enjoys assisting seniors after school
(SCAPPOOSE) — After helping in the Scappoose High School cafeteria and participating in the school choir, you might think Joshua Normine would want to settle down and catch a YouTube video (or two) just to relax. But no. In his off time, you’ll likely find Normine, a 16-year-old junior, helping a senior citizen with a daily chore. At school, Normine has a keen interest in cooking and helps in the...
Doogie Howser M.D.? No, just Forest Grove students fast-tracking into the medical field
Only a senior in high school, Penny Webber is already checking vital signs, administering vaccines and working with patients as a medical assistant. The Forest Grove High School student obtained a job at Mountain View Medical Center, where she gets a glimpse into the health care field before entering college. But how did a 12th grader snag a job in a doctor's office? ...
Recognized: Scappoose High School receives Gold Council Award
Scappoose High School is one of 21 high schools and five middle schools in the state that received recognition as a high-achieving leadership program. Scappoose High School was awarded a Gold Council Award at the OASC Spring Leadership Conference on April 27. The award, sponsored by the Oregon Association of Student Councils (OASC), sets high standards for student councils and leadership programs and honors them if they can reach or exceed these goals. ...
Aloha-Huber Park student focuses on the positives in life
Diego Sanchez Alvarado is intent on turning the negatives into positives. He knows firsthand how impactful that can be after an immigration mix-up ripped his father and brother away from him for a brief time. Now, Sanchez Alvaro uses that experience to seek ways in which he can make a positive impact in others’ lives. ...
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