Excelsior names first student of the month Excelsior High School, the Washougal School District's alternative school, has just launched a student of the month program called "Phoenix on Fire." Students of the month exemplify the characteristics staff would like to see all Excelsior students achieve, according to a press release.
Olive A. Hubbard Olive A. Hubbard died Feb. 13, 2013, with her husband, George, at her side.
No guns in schools Responding to the Feb. 12 letter to the editor from Robert R. Larimer Jr., he writes in his closing statement, "It is really the only way to save their lives" (with respect to putting guns in the hands of teachers and referencing our children).
The Camas School District's maintenance and operations and technology levies passed by significant margins during the Feb. 12 special election, but not all Clark County school districts were so lucky. In Camas, Proposition 1 (M&O) passed with 62.32 percent of the vote, while Proposition 2 (technology) earned 64.36 percent approval.
Several student musicians from the Camas School District have received top honors by being selected to participate in state and national ensembles this school year.These are the Washington Music Educators Association ensembles and the National Honor Choir. The WMEA musicians include 150 from all over the state, who will work with a nationally known conductor and perform for the All-Northwest Music Educators Conference on Saturday at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Students who were selected for an All-Northwest ensemble represent a select group of students from the six states who will participate in the music conference. The National Honor Choir represents the final 300 selections from approximately 3,600 auditions across the country. Students will participate in the Community Youth and Boychoir Honor Choir at the American Choral Directors Association Conference in Dallas, Texas, Wednesday, March 13 to Saturday, March 16.
Locals land on WWU honor roll Two Camas students were named to Western Washington University's honor roll.
Linda K. Blackmer Linda Kay Blackmer, a long-time Camas resident, died Feb. 5, 2013, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous year-long battle with lung cancer.
Support HB 1788 State Representative Liz Pike’s new Bill, HB 1788, would make it lawful for trained school personnel to carry concealed in public schools, just as one out of 15 Washington state citizens now legally possess concealed carry licenses and are able to carry in public places.
A Seattle resident has been appointed as the chief executive officer of Pendleton Woolen Mills. Mark Korros served most recently as the CEO and president of Filson, an outfitter for outdoor enthusiasts.
In Italy, Bella Vita means "beautiful life." Locally, it means a new business has opened in downtown Camas. Tanya Gutierrez opened the doors to her boutique Feb. 1. Since then, she has been selling purses and women's clothing next to the Camas Hotel. For more information, call 844-5847 or email [email protected].
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