US EditionOPB’s ‘Class of 2025’ Project Culminates with Seniors Graduating, Followed Since Kindergarten
- Eighteen students from West Country Outreach School celebrated their graduation on May 24 during a ceremony held in Rimbey.
- The ceremony celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2025 and acknowledged the contributions of families, educators, and the wider school network.
- Awards presented included the Outreach Raven Award to Chloe Auger, leadership acknowledgments for three members of the West Country Leadership Team—Meeka Swanson, Cassie Smith, and Dezirae Durand—and the Eileen Poulsen Friendship Award, which was given to Blazen Kuefler.
- Samantha Wheale won the Light the World Award, described by Holliday as given to students who 'can make a great change,' and many graduates announced plans for college or service.
- The event highlighted student achievements and transitions, reflecting efforts like OPB’s 'Class of 2025' project tracking education journeys to inform on graduation goals and challenges.
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OPB’s ‘Class of 2025’ project culminates with seniors graduating, followed since kindergarten
In 2012, Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber announced a goal that by 2025, the state would achieve a 100% high school graduation rate. Although Oregon today graduates only about 4 out of 5 students, that aspiration sparked the creation of OPB’s “Class of 2025” project. Journalists at OPB began tracking 27 students starting in first grade at Earl Boyles Elementary School in Southeast Portland through their senior year. For the past 12 years, the producti…
Class of 2025: Hellesto finds academic success during her ‘redemption year’
Entering high school after the pandemic, Philomath senior Janice Hellesto said she felt a lack of motivation for education. Online school during the eighth grade had been difficult and it was a challenge to stay focused on academics.Four months into her junior year, things got worse when her dad suffered a serious health issue. The challenges that followed transformed her approach to learning and clarified career goals.GRADUATION COVERAGEWednesd…
Hats off to the senior class
As graduation day quickly approaches for seniors, the anticipation for cap and gown distribution was high. Students had to follow specific guidelines in order to receive their permit to pick up their cap and gown. The permit requirements expected from a student were no outstanding book payments, a 2.00 GPA and above or have a C- and above in the gradebook. If a student failed the standards on the permit, then they had to get signatures from teac…
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