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Camille Collier
June 14, 2013
As several other countries make staggering leaps in education far beyond America, educators have come together to draft a new educational system that may make American students eligible for competition on the world stage. This new system, named the Common Core State Standards Initiative, was put together... Read more »
Meredith Bowers
June 14, 2013
Appropriate for the her last year of teaching before her retirement, Lynn Pass, fine arts teacher, has been awarded the Oregon Art Educator of the Year Award for the 2013-2014 school year. Given by the Oregon Art Education Association, the award according to Pass, “is an honor to be a part of and chosen... Read more »
Christian Marvin
June 13, 2013
Gabe Flynn, Spanish teacher, has announced today that he and his wife, Rachel Pass, will move to California to seek new opportunities in each of their careers. Flynn, who has been teaching Spanish at West Linn for eight years, will be moving to San Luis Obispo, Calif, mainly because of a job opportunity... Read more »
Shreya Nathan
June 11, 2013
With only a few days left of the school year, the only thing separating you from summer is finals. Finals week can cause a great amount of stress and anxiety for high school students, especially in second semester. Many wonder when is it appropriate to start studying? What material is important to study?... Read more »
Camille Coiller
June 11, 2013
After sifting through over 40 applications and days of decisions, Marianna Gordon, visual arts teacher, has been chosen to fill the position that opened due to Lynn Pass’s retirement. She was described by Wind Lothamer, technology teacher and incoming Arts Department chair, as “a really good fit.” “I... Read more »
Jacqueline Del Bene
June 11, 2013
If you are planning on staying home this summer, there are a variety of cheap, free, fun activities and events to enjoy around the West Linn area. The classic local events include: West Linn Music in the Park, at Tanner Creek Park. Movies in the park, also in Tanner Creek Park... Read more »
Camille Collier
June 10, 2013
The American experience during the Second World War was brought to West Linn High School on June 5 as a production from three Advanced Placement United States History classes. The “Living History” WWII museum was a final project for nearly 90 APUSH students and attracted many people, most of which... Read more »
Sarah Oliveras
June 5, 2013
More people have had skin cancer in the past three decades in America than all other forms of cancer combined, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States today. With summer approaching, extra precautions should be taken to protect and... Read more »
Kenney Whitbey
June 4, 2013
Jessica Murray, Theater and Performing Arts Teacher, will be resigning from West Linn High School for the 2013-14 school year. The news was announced today and she has alerted her classes. “I need to focus on my family and spend more time with my four year old son. He’s got a lot going on right... Read more »
Madeline Marshall
June 4, 2013
The commons will be transformed into an American museum of living history on Wednesday, June 5 from 7-9pm. The museum will be based on the World War II era, with activities for all ages. Including a musical skit, a jeopardy trivia-style game and a jazz band that will perform songs from that era.... Read more »
