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Ken-Bladow

SSC IT manager remembered after passing

Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor in Chief

May 10, 2013

Ken Bladow, SSC technology manager, passed away early Saturday morning in a motorcycle-truck collision. Karen Phillips, SSC principal, was a friend of Bladow and has known him since she started working... READ MORE »»

SSC students and staff leave notes on Ken Bladow's staff picture in Schellenberg's main hallway to mourn his passing early saturday morning.

CHS students are encouraged to wear colors according to the Pride Week Daily Color Themes.

Pride Week comes to CHS

Jesse Waian, Copy Editor

April 17, 2013

In honor of those who have been affected by anti-gay bullying, CHS’s Gay-Straight Alliance Club will be hosting Pride week – a weeklong event held between April 15-19, dedicated to the promotion of... READ MORE »»

CHS Dance Team holds trophy.

NCSD dancers place highly at state

Cassidy Scott, Feature Editor

April 2, 2013

March 15-16 the Portland Memorial Coliseum was bustling with dance teams from all over the state as schools competed against each other to bring home the OSAA state title for their school. NCSD represented... READ MORE »»

CHS Grease Ball

CHS Thespians host Grease Ball

Jessica Lely, Staff

April 2, 2013

On Mar. 15 students danced the night away at CHS’s Grease Ball, which was held to help the CHS Thespians send their solo groups to State. The dance was held at the CHS auditorium from 6 -10 p.m., the... READ MORE »»

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MHS actors relive Ides of March in “Julius Caesar”

Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor in Chief

March 15, 2013

Review MHS failed to heed warnings of the “Ides of March” and performed Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” to celebrate the 2054th anniversary of Caesar’s assanation. The student’s of MHS took... READ MORE »»

Julius Caesar, Chris Kline; Brutus, Cooper Green; Cassius, Spencer Neilson.

CHS Girls Basketball

CHS girls basketball back to the Rose Garden

Blake Thomason, Sports Editor

March 7, 2013

Clackamas was boosted by the return of senior wing Deeshyra Thomas, who lead the Cavaliers to a 42-31 victory over South Eugene, propelling them into the Rose Garden Arena. Clackamas lead the low scoring... READ MORE »»

Angela Arrington, post, prepares to shoot against Lake Oswego Feb. 8. CHS won 71-28. CHS is ranked third in OSAA 6A Girls Basketball Rankings as they go into playoffs.

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Red vs. Blue in MHS’ Comedy Sportz

Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor in Chief

February 25, 2013

Review If you have ever seen the ABC TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway,” you know exactly what to expect from a high school improv play. At MHS’ 2013 “Comedy Sportz,” that is what you got. A... READ MORE »»

The Red team faces off against the blue team in MHS' 2013 Comedy Sportz.

Winter Formal 2013

NCSD Winter Formal

Jessica Lely, Staff

February 22, 2013

With bright lights and booming music, NCSD’s winter formals have again succeeded in making the event one to remember. On Jan. 26, students danced the night away at CHS’s “Once Upon a Time” themed... READ MORE »»

Students dance at Montgomery Park for CHS Winter Formal "Once Upon a Time." Milwaukie high students' "Winter in Paris" formal was at the Milwaukie Elks Lodge. "Into the Wild," Putnam's dance was on campus.

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Marketing Schellenberg’s Courtside Convenience takes time

Cassidy Scott, Feature Editor

February 21, 2013

Beach Week, which was featured at Courtside Convenience from Feb. 4 -11, took a lot more than one might think to conceptualize, approve and set up. It started at the beginning of the year, when students... READ MORE »»

MHS celebrated their 67th annual Tournament of Plays.

MHS celebrates 67th annual Tournament of Plays

Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor In Chief

January 25, 2013

Friday, the MHS black box theater was converted from its usual classroom set-up to a theatre for the 67th annual Tournament of Plays. The student-directed one-act-plays featured “Oliver Twisted”... READ MORE »»

MHS celebrates their 67th annual Tournament of Plays

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Ken-Bladow

SSC IT manager remembered after passing

Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor in Chief

Ken Bladow, SSC technology manager, passed away early Saturday morning in a motorcycle-truck collision. Karen Phillips, SSC principal, was a friend of Bladow and has known... read story

May 10, 2013 • 0 comments

CHS One Million Bones raises genocide awareness

Jessica Lely, Staff

On a chilly Saturday afternoon on April 20, something was noticeably different about the Clackamas High School parking lot — surrounding a small tree in the lot were... read story

May 10, 2013 • 0 comments

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CHS Spring Sports

Blake Thomason, Sports Editor

Spring time is here, which means one thing: it’s sport season. Track and field, tennis, and baseball are all under way and CHS looks good in all three. In track and field,... read story

April 23, 2013 • 0 comments

CHS Dance Team holds trophy.

NCSD dancers place highly at state

Cassidy Scott, Feature Editor

March 15-16 the Portland Memorial Coliseum was bustling with dance teams from all over the state as schools competed against each other to bring home the OSAA state title... read story

April 2, 2013 • 0 comments

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Dress code stands as weather changes

Emily Whitehead, Beginning Journalism Student

Summer is a great time to cool off with tank tops and shorts, but it is east to make many dress code violations with these summer clothes without even knowing it. “Dress... read story

May 23, 2013 • 0 comments

CHS’ Chamber Orchestra prepares for state

Ben Huh, Beginning Journalism Student

Getting first in qualifiers, CHS’ Chamber Orchestra is charging their way to state competitions. The orchestra had already placed first in the Three River’s League... read story

May 21, 2013 • 0 comments

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MHS actors relive Ides of March in “Julius Caesar”

Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor in Chief

Review MHS failed to heed warnings of the “Ides of March” and performed Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” to celebrate the 2054th anniversary of Caesar’s assanation. The... read story

March 15, 2013 • 0 comments

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A guy’s guide to prom

Blake Thomason, Sports Editor

Opinion Dresses, flowers, pictures, fancy restaurants, formal clothes… we know these aren’t your strong suits, so here’s a guy’s guide to a successful prom. First... read story

May 3, 2013 • 0 comments

Of morals and mirrors

Kaitlynn D'Auvergne , Entertainment Editor

Opinion Sometimes in this hectic and sometimes overwhelming beautiful yet cruel life, we lose ourselves. We forget simple concepts and internal beliefs of what is morally... read story

May 3, 2013 • 0 comments

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Dress code stands as weather changes

Emily Whitehead, Beginning Journalism Student

Summer is a great time to cool off with tank tops and shorts, but it is east to make many dress code violations with these summer clothes without even knowing it. “Dress... read story

May 23, 2013 • 0 comments

CHS Prepares for Prom

Kayla Connelly, Beginning Journalism Student

Prom is just around the corner. At CHS, the junior council is putting together every detail, and the tickets are on sale now. The theme the council decided on was “On... read story

May 23, 2013 • 0 comments

CHS’ Chamber Orchestra prepares for state

Ben Huh, Beginning Journalism Student

Getting first in qualifiers, CHS’ Chamber Orchestra is charging their way to state competitions. The orchestra had already placed first in the Three River’s League... read story

May 21, 2013 • 0 comments

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