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CLASS OF 2026: McKay grad balances passions for cosmetology, law enforcement
Vanessa Duarte Ignacio is graduating from the cosmetology program at the Career Technical Education Center with plans to open her own salon while working as a sheriff’s deputy. While learning how to give facials and dye hair, she also worked to bring students from different programs together.
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CLASS OF 2026: McNary graduate finds passion for service by leading
A McNary High School graduating senior started her freshman year wanting to help more than just her peers and make a difference in the bigger Keizer community. Since then, Allyssa Christensen has organized blood drives, brought veterans to McNary classes and been a symbol of empathy and generosity.
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CLASS OF 2026: Sprague’s student body president raises the bar for leadership
Isabella Morrow, a senior graduating from Sprague High School, has spent her senior year setting a new standard for the role of student body president, according to her teacher Chris Trammell. She plans to bring her love for service and teaching with her when she starts college.
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CLASS OF 2026: McKay grad led school bands, choirs with quiet wisdom
Isaac Reynolds, a graduating senior, is a member of the top bands and choirs at McKay High School, where he holds multiple leadership positions. He’s known for his steady wisdom and ability to bring out the best in his fellow performers.
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CLASS OF 2026: Fueled by a passion for dance, North Salem grad will become Pentacle’s youngest choreographer
A graduating North Salem High School senior is on track to become Pentacle Theatre's youngest-ever choreographer following a successful stint in her school's theatre department.
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