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 at SSC in 2009 as an instructional coach. “In 2002, (Bladow) was hired to be the technical assistant... Read more »
CHS One Million Bones raises genocide awareness
Jessica Lely, Staff
May 10, 2013
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 hundreds of clay human bones scattered all over the ground. The clay bones were created by CHS students as part of the One Million... Read more »
CHS 30-minute lockdown ends without any danger to students
Staff, Staff
April 3, 2013
In an email sent to parents and staff by Christine Garcia, CHS principal, described the events of lockdown on the morning of April 3. The following is the text of the email. “This morning, CHS went into lock down for approximately 30 minutes. Upon consultation with Clackamas County Police, CHS... Read more »
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 theme being 50’s. Girls showed up in poodle skirts and ribbon while guys channeled their inner greaser... Read more »
Unity Idol captivates CHS once again
Jesse Waian, Copy/Managing Editor
March 21, 2013
Once again, Unity Idol took center stage at CHS on March 8 as three finalists competed for the prize of a gift card and the honor of being the 2013 Unity Idol. Being the main event of Diversity week at CHS, Unity Idol took many hours of preparation from both the competitors and the leadership classes... Read more »
School board plans move for NUHS to SSC
Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor in Chief
March 21, 2013
Update: School Consolidation Decision Moved to April 4. After the March 7 school board meeting the district announced the board’s vote on school consolidations will be delayed until the April 4 school board meeting. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Sabin-Schellenberg south campus. On... Read more »
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 winter formal, which took place at Montgomery Park from 8-11 p.m. The dance was organized entirely... Read more »
Security updates start before tragedies happen
Jinal Patel, Beginning Journalism Student
January 18, 2013
After all the recent school shootings, CHS has been updating all their security Before the shootings, the school installed a new camera system and are still working on the door security and limiting access outside. “I think they are unfortunate tragedies that the media draws more attention to that,... Read more »
Final preparation for semester finals
Jessica Lely, Staff
January 17, 2013
It’s nearing the end of January, which means finals week is coming up. This year’s finals week will be from Jan. 22–25. There will be no school the Monday before finals in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The district will be continuing the same half-day schedule from last year – classes... Read more »
First MAA fine arts college fair
Mick Hangland-Skill, Editor-In-Chief
January 15, 2013
Thursday, Jan. 10, MAA students gathered in the J.C. Lillie auditorium foyer for the first MAA Fine Arts College Fair. The college fair featured 13 colleges from all over Oregon including Oregon State, University of Oregon, Pacific Northwest College of the Arts, Western Oregon University, Warner Pacific... Read more »
Jacob Roy Arntson Sublime Fundraiser
Cassidy Scott, Feature Editor
January 11, 2013
Jacob Roy Arntson, 7, was the son of long-time CHS baseball coach John Arntson, as well as a friend to many people in the community. In the wake of Jake’s passing, the community has responded with an outpouring of love and support towards the family. As one way of giving back to the family and helping... Read more »
Holiday Band Concert
Jinal Patel, Beginning Journalism Student
January 9, 2013
On Dec. 17 the CHS West Campus theater was full of holiday themed music from Clackamas musicians in the band, choir and orchestra programs. “It was a holiday JV concert, so it featured our junior varsity band, choir, and orchestra ensembles,” Jeffery Betts, CHS band, said. There are many kids involved... Read more »
CHS Community gathers for Jake Arnston Memorial
Jesse Waian, Copy Editor/Managing Editor
January 9, 2013
The Clackamas community came together in the CHS gymnasium Sunday, Jan 6, to mourn the loss of a CHS baseball coach’s son, Jake Arntson. Jake was 7 years old when he passed and was the son of a long time CHS coach and World History teacher John Arntson. Roughly 2,300 mourning individuals attended the... Read more »
CHS hosts 15th annual Winter Rage event
Jesse Waian
December 19, 2012
On Dec. 15th CHS hosted their 15th annual Winter Rage. Over 550 CHS student and staff volunteers turned out bright and early for the event to set up tables, and help guide families. The day of “Winter Rage is very stressful because there is a lot to do in a little amount of time,” Amanda Duong,... Read more »
Holiday tradition of giving continues at CHS’ Winter Rage
Jesse Waian, Copy Editor/Managing Editor
December 9, 2012
The holiday season is upon NCSD, and with the season of giving comes the season of fundraising, an idea which CHS is very familiar. CHS celebrates the holidays with their annual day of giving, Winter Rage. Winter Rage is an event, held Dec. 15 at CHS, where families from the area who need extra help... Read more »
