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CLASS OF 2024: West Salem’s student body president is ready to help
Whether it's a blood drive, decorating for prom or hauling donated shoes across Salem, Dayanara Merchant-Trejo has had a hand in community events that help shape West Salem High School.
CLASS OF 2023: McNary’s most spirited senior came back from Covid on a mission
Whether she's singing a heartfelt solo about faith or cleaning up the stands after a football game, Anna Sponable leads her classmates by example, teachers said.
CLASS OF 2023: Oregon’s top culinary student loves the history behind food
Kaylee Peerenbom-Dominguez started cooking for her family in elementary school and took on more responsibility after her mother died suddenly. She’s graduating as a standout senior in the Career Technical Education Center’s culinary program.
CLASS OF 2023: Keizer police cadet seeks out career helping children
Yanice Barajas Vera, who’s graduating from Roberts at Chemeketa, leads by example, even when that means volunteering to get pepper sprayed.
CLASS OF 2023: A Sprague artist puts her skills to work
Paige Huynh, 17, has been a star of the school’s marketing program, landing an internship as a sophomore that was intended for college students and designing logos for several Salem businesses.
Class of Covid: Creative outlets provided solace for Salem teen navigating big change
Virus risks and disruptions at home weren't the only challenges facing Azriel Chavez, who's graduating from Early College High School in Salem.
CLASS OF 2023: Mother of 2 earns diploma after 6 years of work
Karen Jimenez Monreal, 20, is graduating from the Salem-Keizer Teen Parent Program after persevering through two high-risk pregnancies and getting herself out of an abusive relationship.
CLASS OF 2023: Meet the senior who helped rebuild McKay’s bands after Covid
A devoted French horn player and enthusiastic mentor, Alex Sanchez is the unseen force behind recent musical successes at Salem's largest high school.
CLASS OF 2023: For North Salem grad, school became a refuge from turmoil at home
Elizabeth Valencia is pursuing her dream of being a physician assistant after periods of homelessness and instability during her early years.