Good starts: JFK volleyball opens strong
The Kennedy High girls volleyball team is off to a strong start, with a 4-0 overall record and 2-0 Tri-River Conference mark under third-year coach Staci Sprauer.
Kennedy High expands science through grants
Kennedy High School received about $60,000 in grants which has expanded learning opportunities for students.
Ready to run: Cross country season looks promising
The Kennedy High girls cross country team is coming off a third-place finish at last fall’s OSAA Class 3A-2A-1A meet. It was the highest state finish ever for coach Steve Ritchie, now in his 15th year with the Trojans.
Top of the class: Kennedy valedictorians, salutatorian plan next steps
The top five students at John F. Kennedy High School share many talents, goals, dreams and achievements.
Successful season: Kennedy High School girls take third at state meet
The Kennedy Girls’ Track & Field Team captured third place at the OSAA 1A/2A/3A State Meet on May 18-19.
Driving lessons: Ford teaches teens the hazards of texting while driving
Kennedy High School students KC Boen, Berenice Vargas and Tanner Kahn all said their parents have told them numerous times about the dangers of using their cell phone while driving a car.
A driving force: Booster club organizes test drive fundraiser
If you could donate $20 to Kennedy High School’s athletic program and all you had to do is drive a new car, would you do it? That’s the deal.
Innovation takes root: JFK courses tied to cutting-edge careers
When Troy Stoops was the principal at Kennedy High School, he was always looking for ways to tweak the curriculum and boost student interest and enthusiasm.
Big plans, small steps: Merrill moves Kennedy toward the goal
If John F. Kennedy High School students want a clue of their new principal’s goals for their school, all they need to do is look at his license plate.
Virtue Pack: Kick-off a success
On Dec. 1, Kennedy High School students enjoyed a delicious chicken dinner and participated in dodgeball, interactive video games and an academic relay.
Strong finish: JFK third at State
Kennedy High School varsity cross country coach Steve Ritchie thought his girls team would finish eighth to tenth place at the 2011 3A/2A/1A state meet at Lane Community College on Nov. 5.
Academic stars: SHS, JFK sports teams honored
Not only are Kennedy and Silverton High School student-athletes succeeding in their fall sports, but they are also achieving in the classroom.
Mayor for a Day: JFK student honored
Mount Angel’s Michael Farris got a surprise at the annual Oregon Mayors Conference in Madras where he was named Oregon Mayor-For-A-Day for his performance as Mount Angel’s Mayor-For-A-Day.
JFK Baseball celebrates banner year
At the start of the spring sports season, Kennedy athletic director and baseball coach Kevin Moffatt was upbeat about his team’s prospects, but, with only four seniors, he was still somewhat cautious. He knew that, to be successful, his seniors would have to provide strong leadership for the young team and his relatively inexperienced pitching staff would need to develop quickly.
Men of Troy: Kennedy’s valedictorians excel beyond the classroom
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.
Appreciating the gift: Juan Ahuatl made the choice to change
Juan Ahuatl will never forget his father’s advice on that hot summer day he worked in the strawberry fields when he was in middle school.
‘Perfect fit’: Benjamin Merrill chosen as Kennedy High School principal
An average high school student, Benjamin Merrill’s motivation stems from people’s willingness to accept his mediocrity. “I truly wish that I would have had someone push me more academically and expect more out of me,” Merrill said.
Sharing city’s stories: JFK student creates Historical Society’s website
Mount Angel’s storied past has finally made it onto the Internet. Thanks to the efforts of Eli Kloft, a student at John F. Kennedy High School, the Mount Angel Historical Society can now be found by web surfers.
Kennedy kicker tops league rankings
Kennedy High School student Patric Goerum currently leads the Oregon 2A Tri-River Conference football ranking for his performance as a point-after-touchdown kicker, making 32 of 36 attempts within seven games as of Nov.19.
Kindness: One act leads to another
The way tragic events often give rise to amazingly positive acts of grace is a testament to the incredible strength of the human spirit.
A family divided: Ellis clan must split loyalty between Beavers, Ducks
Around the first weekend in December, the state of Oregon divides right down the 50-yard line when it comes to college football. There are families full of devoted Oregon State University Beaver fans. There are families of steadfast University of Oregon Duck fans.
Kennedy boys cross country sixth in state
The Kennedy High School boys cross country team took sixth place in the 3A/2A/1A OSAA State Cross Country meet. Leonel Jines, a senior, finished in 10th place. The team took first place at the district meet on Oct. 28. The district championship kept the Trojan streak alive – the Kennedy boys have qualified for the State Cross Country Meet for […]
Got time?: School seeks mentors
Do you have an interest in helping young people and maybe a couple hours every other week that you could spare? If so, John F. Kennedy High School Principal Troy Stoops has a suggestion. Stoops and the JFK School Climate Committee are undertaking a new effort to recruit mentors for 30 freshmen and sophomore students at Kennedy High School in Mount Angel.
Dick Halter: Voice of the Trojans
Dick Halter’s familiar voice has been heard through the public address system at the Kennedy High School football field for 25 years.
Dream team: Kennedy’s football team shines on and off the field
Kennedy High School’s football team is becoming known for not only what it accomplishes on the field but off it. The team took second place in the state OSAA 2A game in 2009. Team members also raised enough money to build a home for a needy family in Peru.
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