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September 29, 2016
Joshua Giurlani is the director of "Patriots," a short, narrative film about the realities veterans face. (Contributed photo)

Local connections

The streets of downtown Camas were recently the setting for a short film by Portland Art Institute senior Joshua Giurlani.

September 22, 2016
Camas High School marketing teacher Suzie Downs (center) did a summer "externship," with Riverview Community Bank, learning more about social media marketing. (Contributed photo)

Lifelong learning

Internships among high school students have blossomed in recent years, allowing young people to learn new skills and explore potential careers.

September 15, 2016
Superintendent Mike Stromme visits with students at Gause Elementary on the first day of school Wednesday, Sept. 7. (Contributed photo)

New year, new goals

As indicated by the big yellow buses and crowds of children, school is in full swing in Camas and Washougal.

September 8, 2016
Jason Kim, a CHS student, participated in a research program this summer at the New Mexico Institute of Technology. During the 39 day program, he operated a research-grade telescope to take images of a near-earth asteroid, then wrote software to measure its position precisely and calculate its orbital path, including the chance it will impact Earth in the future.

Local teen tracks asteroid

When Jason Kim needed to select a summer internship for the Math, Science and Technology Magnet Program at Camas High School, he went far beyond local opportunities.