NCSD students, staff prepare for Finals
Carmen Lukowski, Beginning Journalism Student
June 6, 2013
Finals for NCSD high school students will be starting this Friday, June 7 and students are preparing with study guides and reviewing past lessons. It is crucial for students to make sure they are prepared for their final exams, as they can be worth up to 10 percent of the total grade in the class. In... Read more »
RPHS prom creates good, bad memories
Abby Delehant, Beginning Journalism Student
June 6, 2013
Prom is supposed to be a great experience for everyone involved. Of course, like any event, there are things that don’t always go as planned. The RPHS prom was on May 4 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event was held at The Foundry at Lake Oswego Pointe. There was a main room, where people could dance,... Read more »
Summer School Reintroduced to NCSD
Joe Jessie, Beginning Journalism Student
June 6, 2013
The North Clackamas School District has brought back a summer school program for high school students for the first time since 2010. “Oregon has begun a program called an ‘Achievement Compact’ which helps school districts to know whether kids are on track to graduate on time and ready... Read more »
CHS Senior Pranking: pranks or vandalism?
Emily Whitehead, Beginning Journalism Student
June 6, 2013
Towards the end of the year, senior pranks are often the focus of high school chatter. Yet if taken too far, pranking can bring serious consequences. “It’s kind of a tradition thing, every class does something, it’s just leaving your mark,” Emily Kent, CHS senior, said. Leaving... Read more »
Beat summer boredom, activities abound
Blake Thomason, Hana Watari, Cassidy Scott , Staff
May 31, 2013
Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes the inevitable feeling: boredom. But don’t worry because we’ve compiled a great list of summer ideas so spend your summer days with fun activities. The Oregon Zoo – The zoo is always a fun place to hang out for the day with friends and family!... Read more »
How to manage AP summer homework
Jessica Lely, Staff Writer
May 31, 2013
Summer is quickly approaching which means for incoming AP students, AP teachers are already assigning homework to be completed over the summer. If you are taking an AP class next year, here are some helpful tips on how start and manage your summer homework. Manage your time Summer is three months, so... Read more »
Dress code stands as weather changes
Emily Whitehead, Beginning Journalism Student
May 23, 2013
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 code allows us to wear what we want to express our personality,” Leah Dawson, CHS freshman, said. However, expressing personality... Read more »
CHS’ Chamber Orchestra prepares for state
Ben Huh, Beginning Journalism Student
May 21, 2013
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 competition. On May 9, the Chamber Orchestra has a chance to compete at OSU for state competitions. “Each of us tries our... Read more »
CHS Fine Arts Festival
Tori Allen, Beginning Journalism Student
May 20, 2013
CHS held it’s sixth annual Fine Arts Festival to showcase it’s student’s talent on May 16. About 1,000 people attended, with about $1,000 in ticket sales. Tickets were $8 each, but students and families received discounts. “It was really successful. Parents were pleased and... Read more »
Where to eat before prom
Hana Watari, Staff
May 3, 2013
Prom is right around the corner and many people are scrambling to find a dress, rent a tux, buy tickets and find what to do before prom. This part is one of the most important. It’s what starts off the night and food plays a big roll. Roll- get it? There are a lot of things to take into account when... Read more »
Prom Fever
Cassidy Scott, Feature Editor
April 19, 2013
As prom is quickly approaching, the fever is spreading quickly through the upperclassmen as groups are being formed, dresses ordered and plans made. CHS’s prom will be held at the World Trade Center on May 11. The theme this year will be “On Cloud Nine.” The junior class council members were in... Read more »
Spring Fever
Hana Watari, Staff
April 4, 2013
Clackamas High School held it’s second annual Spring Fever Week during March 11-15. During this week, 200 local disadvantaged families in the Clackamas community were targeted. The goal is to “provide every family with a hygiene kit and a food bag to spread awareness of the financial hardships that... Read more »
Things to do this spring
Jessica Lely, Staff
March 15, 2013
As the winter blues fade away and the sun is bright and shining, it’s time to get ready for the abundance of activities that come with spring. Here are some fun events that will be taking place in and out of the district this spring break. RPHS’s “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling... Read more »
Culture Fair
Cassidy Scott, Feature Editor
March 11, 2013
This years’ culture fair came and went on Feb. 22 in a flurry of posters, dancing, music and activities. Different culture groups from all over the world, (such as Greece and Mexico) had the opportunity to set up booths to highlight their culture and bring more awareness to CHS about the uniqueness... Read more »
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 from the Schellenberg marketing class had to think of ideas to promote Courtside Convenience. Amongst... Read more »
