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February 12, 2010 Vol. 5, No. 21 |
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Seniors Honored for Writing
The Northwest Undergraduate Conference on Literature (NUCL) at University of Portland has accepted work by Josh S. '10 (left) and Daniel S. '10. They will attend the March 20 conference and will be on a panel to read their work and answer questions along with other college and high school students from the Portland area. |
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Patrick Lamb '88
to play at Tuesday's
Concert for Haiti
OES alumnus Patrick Lamb '88 (left) and his band will be featured at the Concert for Haiti at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in the gym. Also performing will be Charley Adams and other professional musicians as well as amateur musicians from OES musical groups. Don't miss it!
Celebrate Lunar New Year
Asian delicacies and a Lion Dance by Dragon Art Studios will be among the intriguing offerings at the annual Lunar New Year celebration from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 21, at OES.
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Boys Beat Warrenton
to
Clinch League and Win
Trip to State Playoffs
The boys' varsity basketball team won an exciting 42-38 contest against Warrenton on Thursday night. The boys were down five points in the fourth quarter but then came back for a win, which mightily pleased the crowd. The victory gives them top rank in the league and a guaranteed spot in the state playoffs. They will play a district game at 8 p.m. Saturday, February 20, at Pacific University to determine their seeding for the first round of state play on February 27.
Girls Play Catlin on Monday
The girls lost their game to Warrenton last night but will come back on Monday night to face Catlin Gabel in the first round of district playoffs. The game will be played at Catlin and will cost $3 for students and $5 for adults. Good luck, girls!
Three Special Things Happened
- "Senior Night" honored players in their last year with flowers and ovations before the game.
- "Those Guys," the boys' a cappella singing group, performed an amazing rendition of "Star Spangled Banner" before the boys' game.
- A group of Second Grade boys played an exhibition game during halftime.
See all the photos.
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Mayowa Laniran '11 outjumps an opponent. |
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Coach Missy Smith encourages her team to fight until the finish. |
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And fight they did, giving their all until the last second had elapsed. |
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Susie Gundle honors her son, Michael, who is a senior. |
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10 OES Seniors
Named as Finalists
On National Merit
Scholarship Test
Ten seniors have been designated as finalists on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which includes math, critical reading, and writing. About half of finalists receive National Merit Scholarships, and finalists also are frequently offered scholarships by colleges.
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Front row, from left: Cameron C., Eli J., Varun I., and Lito N.i. Back row: Gwendolyn J., Kerry S., Jenni V.e, Kara J.n, Laurel M., and Larissa P. All are seniors.
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Concert Choir Singers Take Their Cues From the Pros |
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Bruce Browne |
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Two special guests visited Upper School Concert Choir practices this week. On Monday, the students rehearsed with Bruce Browne, an internationally-renowned conductor who was head of choral studies and conducting at Portland State for many years. On Tuesday, well-known choral music composer and conductor Ivan Moody directed the choir. "It is incredibly useful for the choir to work with another conductor," said director Adam Steele. "These guests hear the music in a different way, offer different perspectives on the music, and hopefully reach the singers in a new way." |
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Ivan Moody |
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Read the Book, Meet the Author
Did you ever finish reading a book and want to ask the author a question about it? Sixth-graders had that opportunity this week after finishing Colibri, a story about a Central American girl. Author Ann Cameron went into every Sixth Grade humanities classroom and talked with the students. Students made up questions in advance about metaphors, characters, and the author’s 20 years in Guatemala.
After one class, Mrs. Cameron told teacher Becky Tooley, “I’m so impressed with the depth of the questions your children asked.” At right, she talks with David S. '16 and Aaron L.. '16. |
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From left are Grace C. '14, Harper H. '14, Kristin Q. '14, and Helen D. '14.
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Jazz Combo Brings
Vibes to the Elders
Last Saturday the Middle School Jazz Combo performed for the residents of Laurel Parc at Bethany Village, an assisted living community. According to drummer Grace C., the real crowd-pleasers were When the Saints go Marching In and Chattanooga Choo Choo. After the performance, the girls talked with members of the audience and discovered that many had been professional musicians, including an 85-year-old woman who still plays the trombone. The next time the combo performs at Laurel Parc, they plan to feature her on In the Mood. |
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OES MathCounts Team Takes
First in Regional Competition
The OES MathCounts team took first place in the region last Saturday and will advance to the state competition on March 13 in Corvallis. The top individuals were also recognized, including Katie Reinders '14 in first place, Michael Mitasev '15 in second place, and Matt Xu '14 in third place. MathCounts is a national organization with a mission to increase enthusiasm for math.
Front row from left are Vikul G. '16, Carmen U. '16, and Ellie W. '16. In back are Aaron L. '16, Matt X. '14, Katie R. ’14, coach Beth R., and Michael M. ’15. |
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Student to Play Violin Solo at the Schnitz
Eighth-grader Kristin Q. will perform a solo at the MetroArts Young Artists Concert on April 18 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. She is one of nine musicians who were selected in the MetroArts Concerto Competition on January 10. Kristin will perform the first movement of Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major. |
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