Education Update – October 10, 2017
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School Board honors WAHS Student All Stars
This week, the School Board honored Student All-Stars from West Albany High School for earning the highest scores on the Oregon Smarter Balanced state tests last spring.
The students were introduced by Principal Susie Orsborne. West Albany High School students are (from left):
Curtis Allen: Highest score in state tests in reading
Curtis has a 3.92 GPA while taking five AP classes, including AP European History, AP Composition, AP U.S. History, AP Literature, and Spanish IV. He is active in the school’s award-winning band and choir, where he has won numerous awards. He has played the lead role in school musical productions and is on the varsity soccer team. Curtis is also a WAHS Linn County Junior First Citizen nominee in recognition of his character, leadership and service.
Eli Nicholas: Highest score in state tests in mathematics
Eli has a 4.0 GPA that includes 10 AP classes: AP European History, AP Biology, AP Composition, AP U.S. History, AP Physics, AP Calculus BC, AP Literature, AP Chemistry and Spanish IV. He is very active in the school’s award-winning band and choirs and a great actor in school musicals. He is on track to be a valedictorian for the Class of 2018.
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Jewel Newman: Highest score in state tests in science
Jewel came to us last year after being in the International Baccalaureate program at South Salem High School. He has a 4.0 GPA that includes 10 AP classes at WAHS: AP Calculus A/B, AP Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP Calculus BC, AP Literature, AP Chemistry and Spanish IV. Jewel is active in orchestra and is an AVID tutor. She is on track to be a valedictorian for the Class of 2018.
School Board honors AOS Student All Stars
This week, the School Board honored Student All-Stars from Albany Options School for earning the highest scores on the Oregon Smarter Balanced state tests last spring.
The students were introduced by Principal John Hunter. Albany Options students are (from left):
Andrew Middleton
Andrew is a bright young man who has used his time at AOS to catch up on credits so that he will be able to start taking classes at LBCC later this year with the intent of transferring to a four-year college to attain his computer science degree. He is in leadership class, volunteers regularly, and earns consistently high grades and academic awards in all of his classes.
Stefani DeMello
Stefani came to us her sophomore year from out of state as a pregnant teen. She used her situation to motivate herself to not only make up credits, but to get herself back on track to finish early and is now enrolled in the LBCC automotive program. In addition to being an exceptional young lady, she is extremely smart, driven and a natural leader.
School Board honors SAHS Student All Stars
This week, the School Board honored Student All-Stars from South Albany High School for earning the highest scores on the Oregon Smarter Balanced state tests last spring.
The students were introduced by Principal Brent Belveal. South Albany High School students are (from left):
Nathan Greensweight
Nathan earned the highest score in science at South Albany. He plans to attend Southwestern Oregon Community College after attaining a transfer degree to then attend Southern Oregon University. He has enjoyed Mr. Chris VanCauterans psychology class the most as Mr. VanCauterans adjusts to meet the interests of each class and his students. Nathan enjoys Mrs. Hillary Mehlhoff as a teacher who truly connects and cares about her students. Nathan enjoys hanging out with his friends in a casual atmosphere on our campus and just talking about nothing real important.
Terran Swope
Terran earned the highest mat score on the state test last spring. Terran plans to enroll in the electrical apprenticeship program to become an electrician while avoiding the debt of college. His favorite class has been AP Computer Science and mentions that he enjoys the challenge of programming. Mrs. Carla Streng and Ms. Holly Garrow have become his favorite teachers as they teach life lessons and support his efforts along the way. Terran has enjoyed his high school years and the people he has met.
Aaron Pierce
Aaron also earned the highest score on the state test in reading. Aaron would like to study graphic design at LBCC and continue involvement in athletics. His favorite classes have been product design and basic design. Aaron really appreciates Mr. Brandon Johnson as a teacher who demonstrates that he cares and believes in his students. He has enjoyed involvement in the track program both in season and pre-season and the friendships he’s been able to develop through his involvement.
Lili Kanthack
Lili earned the highest score on the Smarter Balanced reading test. Lili plans to attend OSU and go into the STEM field. Her favorite class at South as been improvisational theater and musical theater. Her favorite memories in high school are of performing in musicals and shows over the years.
Uganda choir performs at Sunrise Elementary School
Members of the Uganda children’s choir, Imani Milele, performed at Sunrise Elementary School last week.
Sunrise students enjoyed the performance and the opportunity to learn more about another culture.
“One of our goals is making school a place where kids want to come and enjoy school. This was an opportunity to share joy and also share culture and a worldwide perspective with kids,” said Principal Bob Daugherty.