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Valley Catholic’s Andrew Klopcic shines at state championships with triple crown
Valley Catholic junior Andrew Klopcic delivered an unforgettable performance at the 3A Track and Field State Championships at Hayward Field this week, clinching titles in the long jump, triple jump and 400-meter dash. Klopcic's winning streak began on Thursday, May 16, when he soared to victory in the long jump with an impressive leap of 21 feet, 8 1/4 inches. His dominance continued on Friday afternoon in the triple jump, where he produced a dramatic final jump of 44 feet, 8 1/4 inches to extend...
Beaverton High School Embarks on Epic Transformation: A New Era in Education Beckons
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Skanska, a prominent global development and construction firm, has initiated construction to revamp the historic Beaverton High School, situated at 13000 S.W. 2nd Avenue. Spearheading this endeavor is Trevor Wyckoff, a distinguished 1994 graduate of Beaverton High, currently serving as Skanska's account manager and senior vice president for the project.
Leading his bandmates by example
ALOHA — Aloha High’s Luis Flores Herrera is making a splash in the statewide band scene. Capping off his senior year, Aloha’s Luis Flores Herrera made it to the Oregon Music Education Association’s all-state wind ensemble, a first for him. Flores Herrera participated in the all-state symphonic band for the last two years, but this was the first year he made it into the more selective ensemble band. That’s a...
Jesuit boys golf holds on for 10th state title in program history, tied for most in state history
With the wind whipping and scores starting to soar higher, Jesuit High School boys golf had to find a way to buckle down. Of course, that’s nothing new for the 2024 Metro League champions and its core of seniors in Mason Zimmerman, Grady Brown and Evan Post. Mix in a couple juniors going low in Joseph Ulrich and Jack Harrington, and for the 10th time in program history, the Crusaders...
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,...
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. ...
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...
Career fair at Scappoose Middle School hopes to inspire students to select a career
In middle school or high school, students may not know what career they will ultimately pursue. But they might get a nudge in the right direction at Scappoose Middle School, on Wednesday, May 15, as speakers representing 16 different career clusters will be on hand at a career fair, between the hours of 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The career fair will feature local community members and business owners. ...
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...
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