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September 21, 2010
School briefs for Sept. 21, 2010
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Varun Medhal spent a weekend enjoying what most tennis enthusiasts can only dream of doing: He had an all-expenses-paid trip to New York City to tour the National Tennis Center, sat in a Presidential Box during Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, and ate lunch at the hospitality suite at the United States Open. The Camas youth was awarded the trip after being named one of 10 winners of the USTA's National Junior Tennis and Learning essay contest. The theme of the 12th annual contest was to write about whether he believed Arthur Ashe's greatest accomplishment was winning the U.S. Open.
School notes
In an effort to curtail texting during class, Washougal School District administrators have put together a new, detailed cell phone policy for students. The new policy, which went into effect when school began last week, explicitly prohibits the use of cell phones and other electronic devices during the day, except during lunch and passing periods.
Some local kids will have a better first day of school thanks to the Camas-Washougal Rotary Club. The club raised $2,900 for its backpack program, which will provide backpacks with required school supplies to 150 students.
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Due to athletic budget cuts, sports fees will increase this year in the Camas School District. Students at Camas High School will see a $10 boost in fees, from $40 to $50 per sport. Middle school user fees will increase from $25 to $30 per sport. "We lost some coaching positions and some money that was used to pay for game management, transportation and helmet certification," said Terry Cavender, CHS athletic director. Questions about the athletic fee increases can be directed to Cavender at 833- 7206.
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Brian Eggleston has a one in nine chance of his face being featured on Wells Fargo ATM machines across the state. That's because the Washougal High School Spanish teacher has been named Educational Service District 112 region Teacher of the Year. This advances him to the state level competition, where he is one of nine finalists. In the past, the winner has had their image splashed across the various Wells Fargo ATM machines. One teacher will be selected to represent Washington state in the National Teacher of the Year Program.
