Tag CLASS OF 2019
2,750 students graduate from Salem-Keizer schools this week
The West Salem High School Class of 2019 celebrates during graduation on June 6, 2019. (Courtesy/Salem-Keizer School District) This week, about 2,750 Salem-Keizer students donned caps and gowns and walked across the stage after earning a diploma or GED. The Class of 2019 has collectively earned…
McKay comics artist and animator heading to art school in Portland
Artist and animator Melody Mendez shows off her sketchbook in the McKay High School photography room. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an…
McNary graduate’s advocacy led to changes in Oregon mandatory reporting
Kimberly Schott poses in a senior photo. (Courtesy/Kim Schott) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an outstanding graduate – someone who accomplished something significant, whether through…
Sprague graduate helped lead school choir through challenging year
James Nelson outside Sprague High school. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an outstanding graduate – someone who accomplished something significant, whether through…
Friends since elementary school, North Salem grads enlist in Marine Corps together
Rafael Peña, left, and Noel Zarate, hold a Viking Battalion trophy earned in competition. (Courtesy North Salem JROTC) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an outstanding…
Aspiring engineer Beatriz Perez graduating from Teen Parent Program
Beatriz Perez with her son Aiden at the Teen Parent Program playground on the Chemeketa Community College campus. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to…
After nearly dropping out, West Salem grad earns full ride to WOU
Eddie Perez cuts a classmate’s hair at the CTEC salon. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an outstanding graduate – someone who accomplished…
South Salem grad will spend summer studying cancer drug delivery before heading to Yale
Megha Joshi poses in a science classroom at South Salem High School. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an outstanding graduate – someone…
Blanchet grad heading to selective Florence Academy of Art hopes to make career of oil painting
Sam Hoskins poses in front of his work in his makeshift studio at Blanchet Catholic School (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter) This profile is part of a series on Class of 2019 high school graduates. Salem Reporter asked high schools in Salem and Keizer to select an…