By Kristine Thomas They are athletes and top students. They volunteer in their community and are looked upon as leaders by their peers and their teachers. When looking at the valedictorians and salutatorians at Kennedy High School, Thomas Schmidt said they all have three common traits: leadership, a strong work ethic and an outgoing personality. “Whether it is academically or […]
By Kristine Thomas Take one lunch sack. Fill it with 20 questions. Ask 16 honor students to reach in and pull out a question to answer. “Can I draw another,” a few asked. There were some groans and sighs at another deadline, yet in the end, they responded with honesty and thoughtfulness. For 2016 Silverton High School has15 valedictorians and […]
By Kristine Thomas As they head to Eugene, Portland and McMinnville to attend college in the fall, Kennedy High School seniors Mariah Pranger, Joseph Wright, Hannah Kloft and Helen Canchola are grateful for their roots. Living in a small town has taught them how to follow their dreams and the importance of contributing to their community, they said. The four […]
By Kristine Thomas It’s been a year like no other year. From athletic teams to music programs, theater to FFA and debate, the Silverton High School Class of 2015 has made its mark. There are 15 valedictorians and three salutatorians for the Silverton Foxes – each contributing in their own way to a banner year at the high school. Each […]
By Kristine Thomas Silverton High School senior Karissa Mathae describes community as a network of people who may seem otherwise unconnected but are linked by a goal or idea. In Silverton, Karissa said that idea is support. “In every area of the Silverton community, I see members embracing this value and committing every effort to support one another,” she said […]
By Kristine Thomas Besides taking demanding classes, participating in extracurricular activities and volunteering in the community, Kennedy High School seniors Sadie Manley, Liana Bryde and Mackenzie Kloft also have part-time jobs. Add to that they are tops in their class. Sadie and Liana are the valedictorians for the Kennedy High School Class of 2013 and Mackenzie is the salutatorian. All […]
By Kristine Thomas When Annie Kuenzi was a Pratum student, several boys told her “there weren’t any girls who did anything famous.” Annie did her research and created a PowerPoint presentation on famous women including Amelia Earhart, Clara Barton and Eleanor Roosevelt. The next day, she shared with she learned with her fellow classmates. When Anna Funrue told a man […]
Morgan Anderson graduates with a perfect attendance record. Grant Martinson literally made a mark on the floor at Matthew Knight Arena at the University of Oregon. Talia Helman “throws clay” to relieve stress.
The top five students at John F. Kennedy High School share many talents, goals, dreams and achievements.
The “Men of Troy” fell in a brutal battle during the 2010 Kennedy High football season, but the scenario on the sidelines and after the game was a life-changing experience for the Trojan players and coaches.
On the morning of June 10 – several hours before they walked across the stage to receive their high school diploma, Silverton High School’s eight valedictorians (4.0 GPA) and four salutatorians (3.97 GPA) meet to share a little about themselves and what motivated them to do well in school.
