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Graduation 2013: Canyonville Christian Academy
Canyonville Christian Academy will hold graduation ceremonies at 10 a.m. June 1 in the Robert Shaffer Gymnasium. The ceremony will include reading aloud letters seniors have written to their parents and/or the academy staff. The baccalaureate will be held at 11 this morning at Canyon Chapel. The speaker will be Headmaster Cathy Lovato.
Xingyan (Bella) Wang is the valedictorian. She is the daughter of Dezhan Wang and Xianfang Jiang of Shanghai, China. Her activities and honors include cheerleading, class officer, National Honor Society and yearbook editor. She plans to attend the University of Illinois, majoring in business.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Douglas High School
Douglas High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 1 p.m. June 1 in Jacoby Auditorium at Umpqua Community College. The ceremony will include a piano and flute duet by Lisa Welker and Rebecca Clemons.
Jakob Daniels is the valedictorian. He is the son of Neil Daniels of Roseburg and Karen Daniels of Winston. His activities and honors include soccer, track and field, symphonic band, Leadership and Associated Student Body president. He plans to attend Oregon State University to study mechanical engineering.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: South Umpqua High School
South Umpqua High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. June 7 at the school’s Loghry Field. Autumn Howard will be the speaker. The baccalaureate will be held at 7 p.m. June 6 at Family Fellowship Church, 330 Second Ave., Myrtle Creek.
Sara Sellers is the valedictorian. She is the daughter of Rick and Cathy Sellers of Myrtle Creek. Her activities and honors include National Honor Society, yearbook, Associated Student Body and soccer. She plans to attend Umpqua Community College and pursue a degree in nursing.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Umpqua Valley Christian School
Umpqua Valley Christian School will hold graduation ceremonies at 3 p.m. June 2 in Jacoby Auditorium at Umpqua Community College.
Elise Ewens is the valedictorian. She is the daughter of Heidi Ewens of Winchester and the late Brad Ewens. Her activities and honors include UVCS Future First Citizen, Servant Leadership High Honors, Worship Arts Team, homecoming queen and Citizen of the Month. She plans to attend Oregon State University, majoring in biochemistry. She would like to become a physician assistant.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Glendale High School
Glendale High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. June 7 at the school’s football field. Tommy Pappas will be the speaker.
Elizabeth Whitaker is the valedictorian. She is the daughter of Karen and Brian McGuire of Azalea. Her activities and honors include volleyball, basketball, softball, 4-H and ASA softball. She plans to attend Illinois Valley Community College to play softball.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Elkton High School
Elkton High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. June 7 in the Carl Grimsrud Memorial Gymnasium. Amy Rose will be the speaker. Jenny Korecki is the valedictorian. She is the daughter of Lynn Korecki of Umpqua. Her activities and honors include student body treasurer, FFA member, student of the month, outstanding college algebra student and U.S. History student of the year. She plans to earn a degree at Western Oregon University, majoring in criminal justice.
Samantha Smith is the salutatorian. She is the daughter of Marc and Patti Smith of Elkton. Her activities and honors include Douglas County high schools dressage team member, junior class president, Supt. Susan Castillo’s youth advisory team, Mercy Medical Center Youth Volunteer and Executive Committee member and President’s Education Award. She plans to attend the University of Oregon, majoring in political science with a pre-medical focus. She plans to then attend medical school, with the goal of becoming a pediatric oncologist or a pediatric emergency room physician.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Yoncalla High School
Yoncalla High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 1 p.m. June 9 in the school’s gymnasium.
Taryn Lowes is the valedictorian. She is the daughter of Noelle Lowes of Yoncalla. Her activities and honors include principal’s honor roll every semester from 9th through 12th grade, Leadership, National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America and drama. She plans to attend Oregon State University to pursue a degree in business and photography with an emphasis in marketing and entrepreneurship. Her post-college goals are to work for AmeriCorps for a few years, then travel the world and start her own photography business.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Phoenix Charter School
May 17, 2013 —Phoenix Charter School will hold graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. June 11 in Jacoby Auditorium at Umpqua Community College. A reception will follow.
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Graduation 2013: Days Creek Charter School
Days Creek Charter School will hold graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. May 31 in the school gymnasium. A baccalaureate will be held at 7 p.m. May 31 at the Days Creek Church.
Ryan Eichmann is the valedictorian. He is the son of Don and Tammy Eichmann of Days Creek. His activities and honors include four years of football (team captain 2011-12), National Honor Society treasurer, 4-H, baseball and FFA. He plans to attend the University of Oregon to study pre-medicine and earn a four-year degree before going to a graduate medical school.
Learn more »Graduation 2013 Camas Valley Community Charter School
Camas Valley Community Charter School will hold graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. May 31 in Spencer Gymnasium. The speaker will be Eli Wolfe.
Michael Williams is the valedictorian. He is the son of Dave Williams of Camas Valley and Joanne Williams of Roseburg. His activities and honors include football, basketball, track and Student Council treasurer. He plans to study forest engineering at Oregon State University.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Riddle Education Center Charter School
Riddle Education Center Charter School will hold graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. May 31 at Open Bible, 456 Smith St., Riddle.
Zachariah Rookstool is the valedictorian. He is the son of Greg Rookstool of Salem and Nedra Winkler of Myrtle Creek. His activities and honors include Peer Power, Community 101 Leadership Youth in Philanthropy and soccer. He plans to attend Umpqua Community College for one year and then transfer to North Dakota University to get a degree in aviation.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: North Douglas High School
North Douglas High School will hold graduation ceremonies at noon June 8 in the school’s auditorium.
Amy Colagiovanni is a co-valedictorian. She is the daughter of Nancy Colagiovanni of Drain and Jerry Morrison of San Jose, Calif. Her activities and honors include track & field, cross country, student council, National Honor Society and volunteering at North Douglas Middle School. She plans to attend Oregon State University to major in exercise and sports medicine with an emphasis in pre-medicine. She hopes to attend medical school afterwards.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Glide High School
Glide High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 1 p.m. June 9 in Jacoby Auditorium at Umpqua Community College. Autumn Howard will be the speaker. The baccalaureate will be held at 7 p.m. June 6 at Family Fellowship Church, 330 Second Ave., Myrtle Creek.
Ashlee Fox is a co-valedictorian. She is the daughter of William Fox of Long Branch, Wash., and Julie Rowan of Roseburg. Her activities and honors include drama, National Honor Society treasurer, senior class co-president, Outdoor Club representative and track concessions. She plans to attend Pacific University and study actuarial science.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Riddle High School
Riddle High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 7 p.m. June 1 in the high school gymnasium. The ceremony will be preceded by a slide show at 6 p.m.
JR Maglinao is the valedictorian. He is the son of Cecilia Maglinao and Theresse Hearold of Myrtle Creek. His activities and honors include football, basketball, baseball and band. He plans to attend Willamette University and then Oregon State University’s veterinary school.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Oakland High School
Oakland High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 1 p.m. June 8 in Jacoby Auditorium at Umpqua Community College. Oakland High teacher and coach Greg Good will be the speaker.
Caitlyn Baird is a co-valedictorian. She is the daughter of James and Nancy Baird of Umpqua. Her activities and honors include chapter president of FFA, soccer, National Honor Society, 4-H and outstanding student of the year in agriculture and animal science. She plans to attend Gonzaga University to study elementary education.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Milo Adventist Academy
May 17, 2013 —Milo Adventist Academy will hold graduation ceremonies at 10 a.m. June 2 in the school gymnasium or outside, weather permitting. The speaker will be Lee Venden. The ceremony will be preceded by a family tribute at 4:30 p.m. June 1 in the Milo Academy Church. A baccalaureate will be held at 11 a.m. June 1, also at the Church. The speaker will be Carol Bovee.
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Graduation 2013: Reedsport Charter Community School
Reedsport Charter Community School will hold graduation ceremonies at 2 p.m. June 9 in the school gymnasium.
Lara Zetzsche is the valedictorian. She is the daughter of Jost and Kristen Zetzsche of Reedsport. Her activities and honors include president of National Honor Society, senior class president, Mr. RHS Pageant coordinator, athletics (basketball, volleyball and softball) and more than 360 hours of community service, including a mission to India to work in an oprhanage. She plans to attend Willamette University to study pre-medicine.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Sutherlin High School
Sutherlin High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 2 p.m. June 2 in the school’s gym.
Samuel Bombara is a co-valedictorian. He is the son of Tony Bombara and Laura Scafturon of Sutherlin. His honors and activities include drama for all four years (was also a student director), Student Leadership and first team academic all-star at the school. He plans to attend a junior college for two years and then transfer to the University of California, Los Angeles to study film directing.
Learn more »Graduation 2013: Roseburg High School
Roseburg High School will hold graduation ceremonies at 2:30 p.m. June 9 at the school’s Finlay Field. Jennifer Parkhurst will be the speaker.
Zachary Aalberg is a co-valedictorian. He is the son of Jeffrey and Dotti Aalberg of Roseburg. His activities and honors include National Honor Society, two years of varsity lacrosse (team captain in senior year), three years of football, Award of Excellence for three years and Students of Merit: OASSA Honor Team for World Language, Academic Feather Award and Class of ’53 scholarship. He plans to attend Oregon State University Honors College and has been accepted to the pre-pharmacy program.
Learn more »Summer Bible school details sought
May 17, 2013 —The News-Review will be publishing a list of vacation Bible school sessions a couple of times this summer.
To be included, send us the name of the church, address of the Bible school, times and dates of sessions, the school’s theme and a phone number for readers to call if they have questions. We’ll also need to know what age groups the schools will accept. Please indicate whether there are any fees.
Learn more »Roseburg police mask uncooperative suspect
May 17, 2013 —A Roseburg man arrested Wednesday on suspicion of stealing beer and assaulting two store employees had to be fitted with a mask to keep him from spitting, police said.
Tyler Scott Schexnider, 34, was booked into the Douglas County Jail on suspicion of third-degree theft and two counts of harassment, all misdemeanors.
Learn more »Idlelyd Park: Tree closes boat ramp at Boulder Flat Campground
May 17, 2013 —The boat ramp at Boulder Flat Campground is closed today while workers move a large tree spanning the river between Boulder Flat and Eagle Rock campgrounds.
The tree came down last weekend, and a contractor with special equipment hopes to have it removed in time for the Forest Service to reopen the boat ramp Saturday.
Learn more »Log truck driver suffers minor injuries
May 16, 2013 —An Idleyld Park man suffered minor injuries when the log truck he was driving went off the road in the 7500 block of Rice Creek Road around 4 p.m. Wednesday, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said today.
Neil Grant, 61, was driving the loaded truck downhill when he lost control on a hairpin corner and went into a ditch, deputies said.
Learn more »U-Trans to offer free bus rides May 24
May 16, 2013 —U-Trans bus service will offer free rides Friday, May 24, in honor of Community Action Month. The month is celebrated nationwide by organizations like United Community Action Network, which operates U-Trans.
U-Trans provides 700 to 850 rides a day Mondays through Fridays from 4:45 a.m. to 8:15 p.m., with service from Seven Feathers Casino Resort in Canyonville to Sutherlin. Bus schedules are available from U-Trans drivers or online at www.umpquatransit.com.
Learn more »Pub night to aid Roseburg teen shelter
May 16, 2013 —McMenamins Roseburg Station Pub and Brewery will host a fundraiser for Casa de Belen teen homeless shelter from 5 to 11 p.m Monday.
Casa de Belen in Roseburg will receive half the night’s profits at the restaurant at 700 S.E. Sheridan St.
Learn more »Junk sculpture contest set in Green
May 15, 2013 —Five teams will compete in Heartwood ReSources’ fourth annual junk sculpture contest at 1 p.m. Saturday at NeighborWorks Umpqua’s Heartwood Resources, 3495 Old Highway 99, in Green.
Teams from The News-Review, Brooke Communications, Bauble arts magazine, Roseburg High School and Wolf Creek Job Corps will create art from garbage.
Learn more »Garden Valley man erects a dash of ‘Hollywood’
Recently retired Postal Service driver Dennis Bellis says he’s been looking for ways to fill the hours. So six weeks ago, the man his neighbors describe as eccentric spent $6 on white paint and used some spare lumber to craft 3-foot-tall letters that spell, “HOLLYWOOD.”
He trekked up the steep hillside behind his house on Winter Creek Lane in Garden Valley and staked the letters down.
Learn more »Walk-a-thon in Glide to raise money for wells in Africa
May 15, 2013 —Glide High School students will put on their second annual Walk for a Well fundraiser from 9 to 11 a.m. June 8 at the high school track, 18990 N. Umpqua Highway.
Runners and walkers will raise money from sponsors for each lap they run or for a flat donation. All proceeds will go toward wells in Uganda through The Water Project, an organization that works to provide clean water to people in sub-Saharan Africa.
Learn more »ROSEBURG: Hikers to head for the Rogue River
May 15, 2013 —The Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Club is planning a May 25 hike to the Upper Rogue River, close to Union Creek off Highway 62.
Organizers say they will start at the Woodruff Bridge Trailhead and head north, away from Takelma Gorge, heading for the Natural Bridge. The trail is mostly level and overlooks the river. There will be a brief side trip to Knob Falls, where the Rogue tumbles down a narrow slot. Hikers will be able to see the section where the Rogue disappears into a lava tube.
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