By Melissa Wagoner When Silverton High School senior, Hannah Bashor, found out she was being named this year’s Future First Citizen for her demonstration of leadership as well as her contributions to her school, her community and her family by the Silverton Chamber of Commerce it gave her the sense of being seen. “I am so happy that others see that […]
By Kristine Thomas Silverton High School senior Megan Mannion clearly followed the advice given to her by her parents, John and Inga Mannion. Whether it’s competing on the volleyball court or softball field, organizing an event for the Associated Student Body, studying to keep a 4.0 grade point average or working at Roth’s Grocery Store, Megan said her parents taught […]
By Tanner Russ Silverton’s Future First Citizen Katie Brazelton’s career at Silverton High School has kept her busy with activities including being a FFA, FBLA and 4-H member. Silverton Principal Mark Hannan gave glowing reviews of Brazelton, adding she is extremely focused. “She is wise and mature beyond her years,” Hannan said. “I think what impressed me most was her […]
By Kristine Thomas To understand how dedicated Silverton Future First Citizen Valeria Vazquez-Trejo is to community service, ask her health occupation teacher Geralyn Sheets. “Val asked me what time the First Citizen banquet started on Feb. 28,” Sheets said. “When I asked her why, she wanted to know if she would still have time to volunteer with the Red Cross […]
By Kristine Thomas Whether it is being a “lunch buddy” to a middle school student, volunteering with the Virtue First Foundation or playing a team sport, senior Blake Traeger strives to make a difference in his community. Respected by his peers and adults in the Mount Angel community for his leadership roles at Kennedy High School, his church and volunteer […]
By Kristine Thomas Emily Schmidt remembers the moment that made her “grow up” and realize what mattered and what didn’t. “I was a freshman in high school and it was Super Bowl Sunday when my dad told me that my mom had been diagnosed with breast cancer,” she said. “That is the moment I realized you can’t take anything for […]
By Kristine Thomas Ask his peers or his teachers to describe Silverton High School senior Ross Martinson and you’ll receive the same answer. Martinson is willing to take the extra steps and put his best foot forward in whatever he does. “If he is going to do something, he is going to do it to the best of his ability,” […]
Gathered in a huddle with his teammates before the start of the third quarter of the basketball game against Lebanon High School on Jan. 17, Silverton High School senior Julian Canda had no idea what he should do when his name was announced as Future First Citizen.
J’Nyssa Baker is addicted to community service. The 17-year-old Silverton High School senior’s volunteer work includes teaching preschool at her church, Trick-o-Treating for UNICEF, participating in food drives for Silverton Area Community Aid, assisting in a coin drive to raise funds for the Tree of Giving and working with Habitat for Humanity.
