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August 5, 2014
Camas resident Zuzu Metzler, 14, is one of 25 dancers selected from all over the country to study ballet under the tutelage of a legendary ballerina Suzanne Farrell in Washington D.C.

Exploring ballet

Zuzu Metzler of Camas and 25 other select dancers from all over the country are studying ballet under the tutelage of a legendary ballerina. Metzler, 14, is participating in the Kennedy Center's three-week Exploring Ballet with Suzanne Farrell program in Washington D.C.

August 5, 2014

School notes for Aug. 5, 2014

WSU names local graduates Several students have earned degrees from Washington State University Pullman.

July 29, 2014
Kids give their creations one final inspection before the Camas Farmer's Market Veggie Derby last year. Awards were given out for most use of veggies, farthest/fastest and most creative.

Playing with their food

Most of the time, kids are told not to play with their food. But at the annual Camas Farmer's Market Veggie Derby, it's just the opposite. Here, children are encouraged to use their skills to make the "coolest, fastest, funniest car" using an assortment of veggies.

July 29, 2014

School notes for July 29, 2014

Local school honored for environmental stewardship A statewide program that encourages student leadership and promotes environmental stewardship honored six Clark County schools, including one in Camas.

July 15, 2014

Local student earns perfect score on the ACT

When Sophie Shoemaker texted her mother to tell her she'd achieved a perfect score on her ACT exam, Cherie Shoemaker thought she was one of a few at Camas High School to earn it. "I just replied back in the usual fashion, 'That's amazing!' and 'That's my girl, good job!' thinking she was probably one of five or 10 other students from Camas who got a 36," Cherie said.

July 15, 2014
Rhys Thomas shares physics through juggling with children attending a performance at Hathaway Elementary School. Here, Maya Hopkins assists him.

Demonstrations of dexterity

Washougal students and families enjoyed a combination of skillful juggling, demonstrations and learning about the laws of gravity at Rhys Thomas' "Jugglemania" performance on July 7 at Hathaway Elementary School. This was the first of five free events this summer that are open to the public and held in the Hathaway School gym at 630 24th St., Washougal.

July 15, 2014

School notes for July 15, 2014

Rizzo named to dean's list at Siena College Deanna Rizzo of Camas was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Siena College. She is a biology major.