 | Barbara MartinsAs her year abroad in Oregon slowly rolls to a stop, Barbara Martins, or “Bah,” as many of you know her, is thinking about the time she has left and what she plans to do with it. Bah came to Ashland with Rotary for her senior year, and as the time winds down to her departure date (July 14th), she ha. . .Read More |
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 | Tora's Exchange ExperienceIt was a hot and sunny summer’s day when Tora Kristine Valland Storeide arrived in the Rogue Valley. Her feelings were a mixture of excitement and fear. She was eager to begin school and see exactly what Ashland had to offer. I recently interviewed Tora and managed to get some last minute thoughts o. . .Read More |
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 | Robin Haase's Year AbroadHaving spent almost a year in Ashland, Oregon on exchange, high school senior Robin Haase is beginning to prepare for his return home.
-Sierra: When do you leave?
-Robin: On the 22nd of June.
-Sierra: Have you taken any trips while you have been in the U.S.?
-Robin: I have traveled with the. . .Read More |
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 | Senior Project Brings Fifth Grade Class to AHSLast Wednesday, Morgan Cottel’s fifth grade class came all the way from Walker Elementary to take part in Garrett Tygerson and Matt Naylor’s senior project.
Using Mr. Weston’s woodshop classroom as the setting, the two seniors helped Mr. Cottel’s students build planter boxes. As one young girl sa. . .Read More |
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 | Excerpt 2 of “A Little Girl and her Grandpa”Excerpt 2 of “A Little Girl and her Grandpa” by Eliza Schaaf
(read Part 1 at http://www.roguenews.net/News.asp?NewsID=308)
“What brings you to New York City this fine summer night?” asked the cab driver.
“My granddaughter Rachel and I are coming to my niece Jazzmine Thompson’s house across. . .Read More |