News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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Sixty-seven fourth graders, accompanied by three teachers and 17 chaperones, trekked across much of Oregon last week on the annual "On to Oregon" field trip. Diane Jacobson, fourth grade teacher and coordinator for much of the event, said the 12th annual event was successful and meaningful for the students. Jill Misener concurred: "Watching the kids realize what they've learned in class is real was the best part for me," she said. The group started off on Thursday morning, June 25, at 7:30 a.m. and made their first stop at... Full story
Three Sisters High School students were honored Tuesday, June 9, for their contributions to the AAA Senior High Safety Communications Program. Slater Dixon, Eli Pyke and Brandi Rowat were award winners for their individual video productions promoting safety. Dixon won National Award Merit Certificate for his video on airplane safety. His video featured guidelines for safe air travel, including what to do in case of an emergency while on board, the dangers of using electronic equipment such as computers and CD players while... Full story
A processional, special music, inspirational speeches and a video glimpse of the past preceded the moment that the 72 seniors from Sisters High School's class of 1998 had been waiting for Sunday, May 31: the walk across the stage to receive diplomas, celebrate things accomplished, and commence the pursuit of their dreams. After a warm greeting by student body president J.T. Bushnell and the traditional presentation of flowers to mothers of graduates, Andrea Culver gave her salutatory address which included a poem by Collin... Full story
Peggy Lutz doesn't need special motivation to get out for a walk. But the Kevin Johnson Memorial Scholarship has given her reason to "go the extra mile" and make her second annual 20-mile march from Sisters to Redmond. Last year Lutz raised over $500 toward the fund for Johnson, whom she knew when he was a student at Sisters High. She chose to walk from Sisters High School to Redmond High School since Johnson attended both schools. Lutz, 76, is no stranger to athletic endeavors. She has a drawer full of medals and ribbons at... Full story
Like a stampede of wild horses, the Sisters Outlaws overwhelmed the Taft Tigers 40-6 in the second round of the state 3A football playoffs. The Outlaws played before a standing-room-only crowd at Sisters High School Saturday afternoon, November 15. The big win means the Outlaws are among the final eight teams left in the playoffs and sets them up for a quarterfinal engagement at Parker Stadium in Corvallis Friday night against Junction City. The Junction City Tigers advanced with a 17-3 win over Vale. Taft got an indication o... Full story
The Outlaws football team claimed its first ever Capital Conference title with a 26-6 victory over Woodburn Friday night, October 31. The win means that both the Outlaws boys and girls put championship teams in state competition. The Lady Outlaws volleyball squad also notched a conference title. The Outlaws gridiron squad finished the league season at 6-1 and are the number one seed from the Capital Conference. The top seeding gives the Outlaws a bye in the first round of the state playoffs. Sisters will play the winner of... Full story
When advertising magnate Dan Wieden bought Blue Lake Resort in the spring of 1996, his vision was to use the camp as a place where young people could come to have new experiences, particularly in the performing and visual arts. This summer, Wieden, his wife Bonnie, and three daughters, are hosting three camps at the newly christened "Camp Caldera." The most recent was a week-long day camp for 15 Sisters elementary students who had been involved with the SMART program in the past year. SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) is a... Full story
Thirty Sisters-area residents, including 10 high school students, spent 15 days in Europe in June on a tour lead by Sisters High School Spanish teacher Janis Quiros. The group touched down in Rome, where they enjoyed tours of the Vatican, including the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Cathedral and got a taste of the magnificent history of Italy's largest city. From Rome the group moved on to Florence, Italy, which provided a bit of a respite after the size and busyness of Rome. Florence's rich artwork, overflowing shops, and... Full story
Seventy-five seniors began the next step in their lives' journeys at the Sisters High School commencement on Friday, May 30 in the high school gym. The Class of 1997 theme was "Oh, the places we'll go!" taken from the title of a book by Dr. Seuss. But the theme could have just as easily been "Oh, the places we've been!" as the salutatory and valedictory speeches included reflections as well as projections about the class. And the senior video gave the audience a delightful look -- from diapers to diplomas -- at lives and... Full story
An enthusiastic contingent of Sisters High School students fared well at the annual State VICA competition held Saturday April 12 in Portland. Adam Rosencrantz and Mandy Dunn led the way with their first place finish in the television production contest, which earned the pair the right to compete at Nationals in Kansas City, Missouri the last week of June. Sisters also earned the only Outstanding Chapter Award among the 60 schools represented. Mandy Dunn will represent Sisters at Nationals in this area as well. VICA, which... Full story
