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Craig Swanson, PrincipalWinter 2016 Volume 44 • Number 2

Hello Sprague Families:

On behalf of Sprague High School, I would like to wish you a Happy New Year! Together, we can make 2016 the most successful year ever at Sprague High School.

It is important that we all do what we can to finish the first semester off correctly. Here are a few things for students and parents to keep in mind for the remainder of the semester, which only has three weeks remaining.

1. Know where you are at in each course. Hopefully, you are accessing ParentVue and StudentVue to monitor your academic progress. If your child has assignments missing that can still be turned in, it is important to do so. If you are not accessing the academic reports online, please do not hesitate to contact your teacher to ask the important questions that need to be answered.

2. It is critical to pass all courses you are enrolled in to stay on track to graduate and pursue your post-high school goals. Not passing classes can eliminate certain elective opportunities for a student as they may have to retake a core course for graduation requirements. Please ask your teacher what needs to be done by the end of the semester to pass each class or boost a grade up to the next level to help build a stronger G.P.A.

3. Students never allow yourself to give anything less than your best effort! Parents and Teachers will do what is necessary to help you be successful, but your effort is extremely important to your success. If you are struggling in a certain course, working beyond the dedicated class time will be necessary to persevere. If you need help developing a plan, please seek out assistance from your counselor or an administrator.

4. Finally, I want to make sure you know about our tutoring opportunities at Sprague. On Mondays and Wednesday after school, we have English-Language Arts tutoring in Mrs. Lilly-Davison’s classroom. On Tuesday and Thursday after school, math tutoring is available in the math department wing in the basement. If tutoring doesn’t work for you, all teachers are available to work with students after school from 2:20 to 3:15 unless they have a meeting they need to attend. Working with a teacher outside of class time can be really beneficial. Please take advantage of the academic support opportunities provided at Sprague High School.

Thanks for your efforts in helping all students achieve success,

Craig Swanson, Principal Sprague High School, Salem, Oregon

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SPRAGUE HIGH SCHOOL SEMESTER FINALS SCHEDULE80 Minute Periods

TUESDAY, January 26, 2016

1st Period 8:00 am -9:20 amBreak 9:20 am-9:30 am2nd Period 9:35 am-10:55 amBreak 10:55 am-11:05 am3rd period 11:10 am-12:30 pmLocker Clean Out/Lunch 12:30 pmBuses arrive 1:00 pm

WEDNESDAY, January 27, 2016

5th Period 8:00 am-9:20 amBreak 9:20 am-9:30 am6th Period 9:35 am-10:55 amBreak 10:55 am-11:05 am7th Period 11:10 am-12:30 pmLunch 12:30 pmBuses arrive 1:00 pm

THURSDAY, January 28, 2016

4th Period 7:30 am-8:50 amBreak 8:50 am-9:05 am8th Period 9:10 am-10:30 amLunch/Snack 10:30 am-11:00 amBuses arrive 11:00 am

FRIDAY, January 29, 2016

No School – All Day Grading

BATTLE OF THE BOOKSOregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is a program that promotes reading and comprehension among students in the 3rd-12th grades. Each spring there is a competition for each grade division at the regional level. The team that places first in each division advances to a State competition, where the winners from each regional competition compete.

Battle of the Books is a club that runs all year long. As a team, we read a list of 12 books per year. In the regional competition that we compete in, OBOB officials ask a series of questions relating to the selected books. Half of the questions are content questions and the other half are matching questions, where you answer with the book title and author. The team with the most points at the end of the round, advances on to the next round.

Each year the selection of books changes. This year, some of the books include 5th Wave by Rick Yancey, My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult, Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, and Dodger by Terry Pratchett.

In the 2015 competition, we placed third in the regional competition. Though we did not win first place, it still

was a lot of fun going to the competition and meeting different people who are book lovers too.

For the 2016-2017 school year, we are looking for new members to fill in the spots of our graduating seniors. All grades are welcome to join, but underclassmen are highly encouraged to join, so we can continue to have a Battle of the Books team at Sprague.

Questions? Contact Mrs. Hardy or any of the members for more details.

U P C O M I N G I M P O R T A N T D A T E S :Monday, January 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO SCHOOL – MLK DayJanuary 26-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semester 1 FinalsFriday, January 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO SCHOOL – Grading DayMonday, February 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ DayThursday, March 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6pm-8pm, Oly Curriculum Fair 2016 at Sprague’s GymFriday, March 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO SCHOOL – Grading DaySunday, March 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Daylight Savings Time Begins; Spring forward an hour!Tuesday, March 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evening Conferences Thursday, March 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO SCHOOL – Parent ConferencesFriday, March 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO SCHOOL March 21-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO SCHOOL – Spring Break

2015-2016 Members: Christina Flinn (12), Claire Swartz (12), Alisha Davison (11), JazzMyn Thomas (11)

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Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman

A breathtaking exploration of one teen’s experience with schizophrenia.

Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad by M.T. Anderson

The tumultuous role of the Russian Composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his Leningrad Symphony in rallying and commemorating their fellow citizens.

All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Set in France during World War II, immerse yourself in the alternating, parallel stories of Werner, a young German soldier, and Marie-Laurie, a blind girl in Paris.

X by IIyasah Shabazz

A fictionalized biography portraying the childhood of the civil rights leader Malcom X as told by his daughter.

The Tightrope Walkers by David Almond

Set in England’s shipyards, Dominic is torn between his shipbuilder family’s lifestyle, a complex bully, and the tightrope walking girl he loves.

Hot Off The Shelf - Best Books of 2015 Curl up by the warm fire, grab a cup of hot chocolate,

and sink into an awesome book!

All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven

Theodore and Violet meet on the ledge of the school bell tower – both teetering on the edge. They strike up an unlikely friendship and explore the “natural wonders” of Indiana in a desperate attempt to heal one another.

The Bunker Diary by Kevin Brooks

Sixteen-year-old Linus, a street person, is kidnapped and taken to an underground bunker with five others from ages nine to seventy. They are alternately cared for and tortured by their unseen captor. What if there was a seventh room, and it had your name on it?

Mosquitoland by David Arnold

“I am Mary Iris Malone and I am not okay.” Sixteen-year-old Mim must confront her demons on a thousand-mile odyssey from Mississippi that redefines her notions of love, loyalty, and what it means to be sane.

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson

A villain with a vendetta and an impulsive shape shifter must prove to the kingdom that Sir Goldenloin and the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics are not the heroes everyone thinks they are.

Bone Gap by Laura Ruby

Finn is an outsider in a quiet Midwestern town. He is the only witness to the abduction of the town favorite Roza, but his inability to distinguish faces and help with the investigation subjects him to more ridicule and bullying.

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Art Contest News! Marion County Calendar ContestSprague has four winners in the Marion County Calendar Contest! This year’s theme was “Save the Food”. The theme focused on food waste prevention and was intended to have students consider ways in which they can prevent food from going to waste at home and school.

The contest was also intended to serve as a vehicle for exposing students to art in the context of waste prevention and resource conservation.

The Four Sprague Calendar Art Winners are:Allium Letey-Moore 10th gradeKarley Coady 11th gradeLauren Jin 11th gradeAcacia Hewitt 12th grade

Karley’s art will be featured for the month of July, Lauren’s for the month of September, and Acacia’s for the month of December. As the first prize winning class, art teacher Connie Toland accepted a $500 gift card to be used in her classroom. Way to go Oly artists!

Presentation of the awards was on December 16 at the Marion County Board of Commissioners meeting at Courthouse Square in the Senator Hearing Room.

Calendars are free and available by visiting or contacting Marion County Public Works at 5155 Silverton Road NE or (503) 566-4159, or by calling Mid-Valley Garbage & Recycling Association at (503) 390-4000.

Kiersten Karp Poem PublishedOne of Sprague's very own students has been honored by having her poem published in a book! Junior, Kiersten Karp is this young, talented student. Upon encouragement from her English teacher, Ms. Andersen, Kiersten submitted a poem to The American Library of Poetry for their annual poetry contest. After many months of anxious waiting, she received a letter stating that her poem "Hey There Superman" was being considered as one of the 20% of submissions that were nominated to be published. Kiersten's poem–along with many others–will be published in Eloquence which is set to release sometime in December.

Congratulations, Kiersten, on your amazing achievement!

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HONORS RESEARCH CLASSGrants from DIACK FoundationCongratulations are in order for sixteen students of the Honors Research Class who have recently been awarded seven grants from the DIACK Foundation to fund innovative environmental research projects. Projects include themes

as diverse as bio-mimetic pollinators, micro-turbines for power generation, greywater recycling systems, soundscape biodiversity survey, the removal of micro-plastics from water environments, fire ecology studies, and the creation of a forest canopy “tree creeper” robot for biodiversity survey. Students will present their research projects this spring at the University of Oregon as part of the Intel Science Exposition and Fair so stay tuned!

Oregon Youth SummitHave you ever wanted to meet someone as famous as Jane Goodall? This fall nine students from the Honors Research Class had the opportunity to do just that as part of the Oregon Youth Summit that drew 400 students from across Oregon to David

Douglas High School in Portland. The Summit highlights the chance for students to present and discuss environmental issues with each other. Further, students met with

Dr. Goodall individually and had the chance to present research projects they are involved with to her. Sprague’s projects focused on ospreys and their role as biological indicators and the challenges ospreys face from plastics in the environment (ospreys are a large migratory, charismatic raptor that visit us each spring and summer). A second project students presented involved bio-mimetic robots and their potential use in gathering data for a wide variety of environmental research projects. A fantastic day for all!

YOUTH APPRECIATIONLeah Olivo is a senior at Sprague HS. Leah was nominated by her Science and Math teachers for her dedication and commitment to excellence.

Leah has a 3.97 GPA and has taken 23 honors and AP classes during her time at Sprague HS. She is currently enrolled in 4 AP classes as a senior and is an active participant in many other aspects at Sprague HS. Leah has been in Leadership all 4 years at Sprague HS, is in National Honor Society, and currently on Oly Pageant which raises yearly for Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Leah is also one of our student athletes and participates in Volleyball and Track and Field.

Above Photo clockwise from front: Adele Underwood, William Gaskins, Shanti Basu, Eli Denbeste, Paisley Spinks

Left Photo left to right: Paethon Takai, James Martin, Tina Hogstrom, Morgan Montoya

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Emily Maddy – Art TeacherMs. Maddy, is a dedicated artist/teacher who has been working with children in the arts for over 12 years. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Science in Art and Design Education from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn NY, with a focus in Artistic Anatomy and Painting, and a minor in Art History. While she spent the majority of her adult life on the East Coast, she is originally from Boulder, Colorado and greatly enjoys the outdoors. In her free time she enjoys painting, reading, and exploring all the incredible things Oregon has to offer.

Nolan Harris – Activities Director, English Teacher, Wrestling CoachNolan Harris is in his 9th year of teaching high school English and first year at Sprague. Although this is his first year of teaching at Sprague, he is no newcomer to Oly Nation. He graduated from Sprague in 1999 and attended Southern Oregon University. While at SOU he was a 3x All-American wrestler for the Red Raiders and received his degree in English and writing. He then returned to Sprague and began coaching football and wrestling while working as an instructional assistant. After receiving his Master’s degree from Western Oregon University, he took a job teaching English at North Medford High School where he also coached football and wrestling. With the birth of their first son and another boy on the way, however, his wife Mary and he decided to return to the Willamette Valley. He has been an assistant football and wrestling coach at Sprague the past 2 years and has just taken over for Kary Hadden as the head wrestling coach. He is in his first year as a leadership instructor. His wife and he celebrated the birth of their

third boy this past August.

Sarah Dutcher – Instructional CoachSarah Dutcher is the Instructional Coach at Sprague High School. Prior to coming to Sprague, Sarah taught science at Central High School in Independence and at Willamette High School in Eugene. She also has experience working as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative. Sarah grew up in Pendleton, OR. She received her B.S. in Biology at the University of Portland, and her Masters in Educational Leadership at the University of Oregon. She is married and has two young daughters, ages three and five, who keep her very busy! Sarah is happy to have the opportunity to join the Sprague community, and is thoroughly enjoying her new role!

Diana Alvarez Ramirez – Spanish Teacher Diana Alvarez graduated from Western Oregon University and earned a BA in Education with a focus in Spanish and a Bilingual/ESOL Endorsement. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and canoeing.

As a sophomore in high school, she was presented with the opportunity of joining a team of teens from all over the US to work with a missionary in the Sierra Nevada region. Along with ten other teens, she traveled the California/Nevada border helping at a variety of Vacation Bible Schools as well as at camps.

She loved working with the youth and it was through the camp ministry that she first considered becoming an educator.

For the past couple of years, she has continued to be involved with camp ministry in the summer as well as retreats throughout the year in Oregon, where she travels to three different camps located near Grants Pass, Sweet Home, and The Dalles.

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Emily Maddy Art Teacher

Nolan Harris Activities Director

Sarah Dutcher Instructional Coach

Diana Alvarez Ramirez Spanish Teacher

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Molly Sorensen – School Office SpecialistHi I am Molly Sorensen. I am the Receptionist in the Business Office. Sprague is like home away from home for me. I graduated myself from Sprague in 1987. I also was privileged to work here for a short while from 2000 to 2003. Six of my seven children have graduated from Sprague High School – and the youngest will be a 9th grader next fall. I have had a niece and two nephews go through Sprague and currently have another niece and nephew in attendance. My husband has helped coach here at Sprague for 12 years. You might say it is a family affair.

I enjoy hanging out with friends, family- our kids and grandkids and road trips during the summer months. I also run two – ½ marathons a year, with some 5K and 10K’s in between. I like to fancy myself a runner, but you won’t see me breaking any records. I just like to say I started and finished without collapsing.

I am truly grateful to be back at Sprague. I love it here!

David Mihm – EGC I am a native Oregonian, born in the Portland area and raised in the small farming town of Yamhill. I attended Linn Benton and Portland Community Colleges, studying Journalism Mass Communications and Fire Fighter Technology. After attending community college, my life experiences include working for the Oregon Department of Forestry as a forest firefighter for five years before accepting a position at Sherwood High School as that school’s Transition Specialist. Finding my calling was working with high school youth, I stayed there for 7 years before accepting a position with the Northwest Regional Education Service District at the Levi Anderson Learning Center on the campus of St. Mary’s Home for

Boys. While there, I attended college and recently completed my Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Western Governors University (WGU). I am currently pursuing my Master’s Degree in Instructional Design and Technology from WGU.

In my personal life I live with my wife, three foster sons and two dogs in McMinnville. My wife and I have been foster parents for the Oregon Youth Authority for more than 18 years and have had over 100 young men live with us during that time. We have two sons who live with their families near the McMinnville area and we are the proud grandparent to seven wonderful grandchildren.

Chris Allen – Social StudiesI was born and raised in Pendleton Oregon. I played basketball and tennis in high school and attended Oregon State University where I got a BS in Sociology. After a short stint in mental health, I got my teaching certificate from Western and a job at Lebanon High School. I worked there for 3 years and coached Girls Tennis and Girls Basketball, went to North Salem for 13 years, and now to the great school of Orange and Black. I am married with three kids. Chase is in 1st grade, Molly in K, and a 7 month old Emmett. I currently am the head JV girls’ basketball coach and

excited to be an Oly.

Ryan Warren – LRC TeacherI am a Sprague graduate class of 1997. When at Sprague I was active in cross country, track and field and choir. I am married and have three children (my wife also is a Sprague grad). I graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with my bachelor’s degree and got my Master’s degree in teaching from Willamette University. I have been teaching for ten years, previously at Kennedy High School (Mt. Angel) and North Salem High School. I am very excited to come back to teach at my alma mater, it is an amazing opportunity to give back to a place that helped shape me into the person I am today. Go Olys!

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Chris Allen Social Studies Teacher

David Mihm EGC

Molly Sorensen School Office Specialist

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CLUBSFRENCH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETYFrench National Honor Society gathered in December to celebrate the holidays with a traditional French bûche de Noël and chocolat chaud. Students made greeting cards in French, and listened to French holiday music. Members of FNHS are upper-level French students who demonstrate excellence in French studies and in their other courses. If your French 2, 3, or 4 student is interested in applying to be a member of the French National Honor Society at Sprague, applications will be available in February from Ms. Downs in room 123.

Girls’ SoccerThe Sprague girls' soccer team ended with a conference record of 4-3-1 which gave them a 5th place finish in the GVC and just missed the playoffs by one ranking.

Earning GVC all-league honors were first-team goalkeeper Emily Schmelling and midfielder Sarah Teubner. Forward Natalia Rodriguez was named to the second-team, and forward Kinsey Funk, midfielder Abby McFettridge, and defender Marie Wood all earned honorable-mentions. The season highlighted with a defeat of their Saxon rivals, South Salem High School, in a 1-0 nail-biter. The girls’ team ended with 23 goals scored, with 6 of them coming from leading scorer Natalia Rodriguez, and five more being tacked on by Sarah Teubner, who also led the team with five assists. Graduating only one senior, the girls’ soccer team will look

to push for the league title and be back in the playoffs next year.

Cross CountryThe Sprague Cross Country team had a great season this fall. We had 40 + runners, making us one of the larger programs in the league. The highlight of the season was the Girls Varsity team qualifying for the State Meet. The girls were led by Ginger Murnieks. She placed second at the Conference Meet and set a new school record for 5000 meters, with a time of 18:04. Other members of the varsity team included Elise Abbott, Ellie Stuart, Jazlyn Collier, Emily Dixon, Riely White, Gillian Griffin and Lauren Hagenbeck. Elise Abbott set a new school record for 2.1 miles, and Ellie Stuart also exceeded the old record. The top boys for Sprague were Nathaniel Honanie, Braden Gardner, Cole Akimoff, Magwyer

Grimes, Jake Donnellan, John Swift and Josiah Herrera. With most of the Girls and Boys Varsity teams returning, the coaches expect even better performances next year.

FootballThe 2015 football season came to an end when a furious second half comeback by the varsity football team fell short against Sunset in the first round of the play offs. The Olympians had a fine football season finishing with an overall record of 7-3, and a conference mark of 7-1 earning them a second place finish in the Greater Valley Conference.

The program as a whole finished 23-1 in conference play as

the JV team finished the season a perfect 9-0 (8-0 in conference), and the Frosh finished 8-1 (8-0 in conference) with their only loss coming to non-conference

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opponent Union High School from Washington.

Overall it was a great season, and with a small class of just 15 seniors, expectations will be high for the 2016 campaign!

BREATHE BELIEVE BATTLE

Sprague Volleyball Varsity Volleyball ended with a record of 11-15; this season record is not the best indicator of the girls' performance as, with rare exception, we competed for every point of every match.

Conference play opened against reigning GVC Champs, West Albany. Our girls competed and stole a set from the Bulldogs through team play and handling adversity. This set the tone for the season as our girls had peaks and valleys yet competed throughout. Our best set showed up in our playoff contest with Jesuit. While facing a superior opponent, we were formidable at times and both squads earned every point.

As coaches, we're so proud to see how these girls progressed during the season. We ended up tying for 5th place with McMinnville in GVC. Graduating only 4 seniors (we'll miss their leadership) means we had a relatively young team who will be back next year to compete hard in the GVC.

Go Olys!

Boys BasketballSprague Hoops youthfulness turns to experience in 2015-2016

Last season the Sprague Hoops boys’ basketball team saw a lot of youth gain experience. This year they seek to turn that experience into success on the hardwood. Returning every letter winner from last year except for one, the boys’ hoops team looks to climb the ladder in the

competitive GVC.

Returning all-conference junior guard Kaiden Flanigan and honorable mention selections sophomore forward Teagan Quitoriano and senior post

Cole Freeburg help that climb. Along with

other returners this

year’s team is more athletic, experienced and hungry to

compete.

This year saw non-conference tests in three different tournaments,

beginning December 4th when the Olys traveled to

Tigard High School in a tournament filled with Oregon powerhouse programs (Tigard, Westview HS, and David Douglas High School). The Olympians then stayed in town, being invited to the first annual Capital City Classic held at Willamette University December 21st-23rd. The boys opened with Timpview High School out of Utah

2015-2016 Sprague Hoops ScheduleDate Time Opponent Levels LocationTuesday, Jan 5th 6:45p West Salem * V, JV, F W. SalemFriday, Jan 8th 7:15p McNary * DH Sprague Tuesday, Jan 12th 6:45p West Albany * V, JV, F SpragueFriday, Jan 15th 7:15p McMinnville * DH McMinnvilleTuesday, Jan 19th 6:45p Forest Grove * V, JV, F Forest GroveFriday, Jan 22nd 7:15p North Salem * V, JV, F SpragueTuesday, Jan 26th 6:45p McKay * V, JV, F McKay Tuesday, Feb 2nd 6:45p West Salem * V, JV, F Sprague Friday, Feb 5th 7:15p South Salem * V, JV, F SpragueTuesday, Feb 9th 6:45p West Albany * V, JV, F W. AlbanyFriday, Feb 12th 7:15p North Salem * V, JV, F N. SalemTuesday, Feb 16th 6:45p Forest Grove * V, JV, F SpragueFriday, Feb 19th 7:15p McNary * V, JV, F McNaryTuesday, Feb 23rd 7:15p McMinnville * V, JV, F SpragueSaturday, Feb 27th TBA Play In game V TBDWednesday, Mar 2nd TBD 1st Round Playoffs V TBDSaturday, Mar 5th TBD 2nd Round Playoffs V TBDMarch 10th – 12th TBD Final Site Playoffs V Chiles Center

*Conference Games Bold games = Home

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OLY CURRICULUM FAIR 2016

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Girls TennisInterested in going out for Girls Tennis this spring? It’s a good idea to get a head start on tryouts by getting the dust off the tennis racquet and getting out on the courts. Many girl’s on the tennis team are working out on open court nights. For anyone interested in getting out on the court and hitting with other high school players before the start of the season – current and new players welcome. More information to be announced!

Other great indoor tennis options include either a junior tennis membership or junior group lessons from either of these local indoor tennis facilities.

Courthouse Tennis Center 1379 Madison St. NE, Salem 503-362-6262

Salem Tennis and Swim Club 4318 Lone Oak Rd SE, Salem 503-363-2424

If you are interested in any of these options or just have questions about the upcoming tennis season, please feel free to contact Coach Schmelling.Jennifer Schmelling, Girls Tennis Coach schmelling_jennifer@salkeiz.k12.or.us

that features 6'8" BYU commit Gavin Baxter. On December 26th the team then flew down south to San Diego California where they opened with Whitney High School out of California on December 28th.

This will be a really fun group to continue to watch play. We look forward to having you at one of our home games this season. Please check our schedule and get yourself to a game to watch us play.

Girls Basketball “Did we get better today?”– A point of emphasis that 2 year head coach Casey Williams has placed on the 2015-16 season. Coach Williams has put together a team who looks to be quite competitive this year.

From players who are returning to the program after years off to junior transfers, from young freshmen to returning veterans, this season is glazed with a new synergy that will be thrilling to watch! Kat Olson

and Natalie Bock are two young sophomores making their mark in the Sprague

basketball program. As starters for the Oly’s last year, they will be nothing short of that again as they

come into their own. Junior transfer from Cascade High school, Sarah Teubner will be an unexpected, vital asset to the squad this season bringing a remarkable offensive game. Katelyn Macaitis-Smith is back on the court for her senior year and will be,

once again, a great addition offensively and defensively for the Olys. Kiyah Brown, Abby McFetridge, Taryn Simons, and Becky Harmon are crucial sophomores and the energetic building blocks in the structure of this Sprague program. Alexis Hoffmann, Raquel Butsch, Noelle Goldsby and Alex Ledgerwood all bring a variety of qualities that complete the well-rounded varsity team.

Our vision for Sprague basketball is to develop these young ladies into upstanding, student athletes who strive to be better every day. This year’s outlook looks to be promising, fun, and competitive throughout the season and into the post-season. Make sure to come out and support your Lady Olys on the court this winter!

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The Torch Newsletter 11

WHAT IS ASPIRE? Access to Studentassistance ProgramsIn Reach of Everyone

The ASPIRE program is administered by the Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC), an office of the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), and is theofficial mentoring program to helpstudents access college options,admission, and financial aidinformation. Trained ASPIREvolunteer mentors work one-on-onewith students throughout the year.

ASPIRE STUDENTSASPIRE is an all-comer’s programsand serves the entire student body.ASPIRE ensures that all Oregonstudents have options for a fulfillingfuture beyond high school.

ASPIRE MENTORSVolunteer ASPIRE mentors areparents, guardians, professionals, andretired community members. Shareyour life experience and mentor a highschool student!

BE A VOLUNTEER MENTOR Planning for life after high school, applying for college,

figuring out financial aid and scholarships, deciding what to study -- remember how hard that was?

Here's your chance to help a high school student plan

for life after graduation.

No experience is needed. • You receive invaluable training about education options,

financial aid, scholarships, and more. • You have access to free advice about your own

educational options, or your child's.

• You have the chance to make a difference in your community.

• You decide how much time to commit. If you have the desire to work with youth, you can volunteer on-site at a school or community based organization in yourcommunity. Volunteers do not have to have prior collegeexperience. Applicants will need to pass a background check.

To apply to be a mentor, contact:

Office of Student Access and Completion ● 1500 Valley River Dr. Suite 100 ● Eugene, OR

Tel 541.687.7400 ● Fax 541.687.7414 ● ww w. Or egon S tud ent A id .gov/ASPIRE

Natalie Dunn, Sprague ASPIRECenter Room 160(503) 399-3261 ext 4226 OR

Valerie Steele, Volunteer CoordinatorSKEF(503) 503-364-2933

Salem-Keizer Public SchoolsSprague High SchoolPO Box 12024Salem, OR 97309-0024

Salem-Keizer Public Schools promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Emergency School Closures and Delays Tune in for school news; please do not call the school!As the threat of snowy and icy weather approaches, parents and students should listen to local radio and television stations to learn of school closures due to inclement weather. By 5:15 am, district officials make the decision to close or delay the start of all or selected schools. The school district will provide school closure and delay information to the following news media for broadcasting starting at 6 am.

The media will mention the district only if there is a delay or closure. If you do not hear any information, it is safe to assume district schools are open or have resumed their regular schedule.

www.salemkeizer.org

LOCAL MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENTS On the Web / por internet: SalemKeizer.org > Emergency School Closures and Delays > EMERGENCY MESSAGES > http://flashalert.net/news.html?id=146

RADIOKXL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 750 AMKWIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Español) 880 AMKWBY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(Español) 940 AMKEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1190 AMKPJC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1220 AMKMUZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Español) 1230 AMKYKN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1430 AMKBZY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1490 AM

KOPB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 .5 FMKSND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Español) 95 .1 FMKYCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 .1 FMKKRZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100 .3 FMKRSK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 .1 FM

TELEVISIONKATU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ch . 2 KOIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ch . 6 KGW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ch . 8 KPTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ch . 12

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