June 6, 2019
WHS Excelsior programs prove successful for at-risk youth
Isaac James knew he was falling behind in school, but his motivation was lacking.
Isaac James knew he was falling behind in school, but his motivation was lacking.
When you ask 18-year-old Amelia Pullen the recipe for what got her to where she is today — preparing to graduate as one of Washougal High School’s four valedictorians for the class of 2019, she likely will point to a mixture that is equal parts family support, the unconditional love of her pets, the guidance of a few dedicated teachers and finding a good balance between hard work and relaxation.
When Washougal High School senior Paige Wilson was in sixth grade, she set a goal for herself: become class valedictorian.
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The 52 Discovery High School (DHS) Ember Team students learned a lot of things from their recent project, which involved creating an educational exhibit for display at Two Rivers Heritage Museum.
Tomer Dagan has been playing video games for most of his life. He specialized in single-player affairs such as “Minecraft” until he got into middle school, at which point he started to learn more about the competitive gaming scene.
Camas High School senior Monica Chang has been named as a 2019 United States Presidential Scholar.
For years, Camas High School seniors Monica Chang, Rachel Blair and Abby Jiang have been listening to TED Talks, influential videos from expert speakers on a variety of topics such as education, business, science, technology and creativity curated by the TED Conferences media organization.
After nearly 40 years in education, the Washougal School District’s human resources director is ready to say goodbye to work, but not to learning.
About six years ago, Washougal High senior Tori Corkum attended a community theater production of “The Mousetrap” in Portland and became enamored with the play’s visual style and “whodunit” dramatic structure.
