Camas-Washougal Post-Record

June 20, 2019

Class of 2019 Camas graduates walk the walk

More than 540 Camas teens walked in their high school graduation ceremonies last weekend, marking the end of one life milestone and the beginning of many more. “I want…

June 13, 2019

Youth in foster care can enjoy summer camp activities such as swimming, thanks to a nonprofit, faith-based group called Teen Reach Adventure Camp. Portland pianist Michael Allen Harrison will perform Thursday, June 20 in Vancouver at a concert to benefit the newly formed Camas chapter of TRAC. (Contributed photo courtesy of Teen Reach Adventure Camp)

Concert to raise funds for Camas-based nonprofit

Portland pianist Michael Allen Harrison will perform at a concert to benefit the newly formed Camas Teen Reach Adventure Camp (TRAC), an outdoor camp for foster children between the ages 12 to 15.

June 13, 2019

Camas High School students Andrew Okerlund (left), Pamela Jaramillo and Owen Leffel prepare floats during the "Thirsty Thursday" event June 6 at the school. (Photos by Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

CHS students learn business skills during drink project

The “Munchie Milkshake” group’s frozen treats were a popular purchase at Camas High School’s (CHS) “Thirsty Thursday” event, held June 6.

June 13, 2019

A group of children surround and climb a sasquatch sculpture June 7 at a grand opening event for the natural play area at Washougal Riverfront Park and Trail. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Port unveils long-awaited natural play area

One year after its intended opening, the Port of Camas-Washougal has unveiled its new natural play area featuring a giant sasquatch sculpture at the Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail.

June 6, 2019

Monica Chang, Camas High School's valedictorian for the class of 2019, will attend Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Camas High School Valedictorian Monica Chang

Monica Chang, Camas High School’s valedictorian for the class of 2019, is a big fan of podcasts, particularly those that focus on her disparate interests of science, activism and entrepreneurship.

June 6, 2019

Camas High School senior Sophia Hansen plays viola in the Portland Youth Philharmonic.

(Contributed photo by Bev Standish, courtesy of Portland Youth Philharmonic)

CHS senior organizes middle school orchestra

Camas High senior Sophia Hansen encountered a problem in 2015, before the start of her freshman year in high school.

June 6, 2019

Ryan Davy, one of four Washougal High School valedictorians for the class of 2019, will attend Washington State University in Pullman, Wash., in the fall. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Washougal High Valedictorian Ryan Davy

When Ryan Davy sets a goal for himself, he usually accomplishes it.

June 6, 2019

Camas School District assistant superintendent Charlene Williams interacts with a group of students. Williams has taken a lead role in the development of the district's new equity policy. (Contributed photo courtesy of Camas School District)

Camas School District implements new equity policy

A mother’s heartbreak. A child’s anger. Eventually, a call for change.

June 6, 2019

Abigail Jiang, Camas High School's salutatorian for the class of 2019, will attend California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, Calif. (Doug Flanagan/Post-Record)

Camas High School Salutatorian Abigail Jiang

Abigail Jiang. Camas High School’s salutatorian for the class of 2019, is interested in things like science, technology, activism and politics, which have the potential to alter societies in major ways.

June 6, 2019

Freshman Academy students engage in a learning activity on June 1 at Washougal High School (WHS). The academy, designed to ensure a smooth transition to ninth grade, is one of the core offerings of WHS' Excelsior program. (Contributed photos by Rene Carroll, courtesy of Washougal School District)

WHS Excelsior programs prove successful for at-risk youth

Isaac James knew he was falling behind in school, but his motivation was lacking.