Education
Jan. 9 school briefs
published: 1/8/2013 4:02:16 PM
Veritas School open house coming in next week
Veritas School, 401 Mission Drive, will host an open house from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.
Every game could be A.J. Grant’s last
published: 1/8/2013 4:06:13 PM
Déjà vu can elicit a wide variety of reactions and extol experiences ranging from mysterious and mystical to eerie or supernatural.
But for an athlete with a history of concussions, it can be a distinctly unique and terrifying ordeal as one immediately wonders whether one’s playing days have just come to a screeching halt.
Jan. 16 school briefs
published: 1/16/2013 10:31:42 AM
Feb. 1 deadline for George Fox admission
The priority deadline is Feb. 1 for prospective students applying for undergraduate admission to the fall 2013 semester at George Fox University.
Dean’s lists released from GFU, Warner Pacific
published: 1/16/2013 10:32:34 AM
The following residents of Newberg and the surrounding area were among students at George Fox University and Warner Pacific College who earned a spot on their respective schools’ dean’s lists for the fall 2012 semester.
GFU program offers a chance to keep learning
published: 1/16/2013 10:33:49 AM
Roy Hiebert is not a typical George Fox student, but everyone knows him. He is tall and very thin. He is always smiling. And he is 88 years old.
Concussions? Better safe than sorry
published: 1/16/2013 10:36:42 AM
When it comes to concussions, Newberg Youth Football is erring on the side of caution.
The organization has not only added more precautionary measures to prevent such brain injuries, but also actively follows the escalating amount of research on the subject as well.
Jan. 23 school briefs
published: 1/22/2013 12:14:40 PM
C.S. Lewis Academy offers previews for prospective families
C.S. Lewis Academy, 609 Wynooski St., will host a preview for interested families from 6 to 8 p.
Student continues to rise in piano circles
published: 1/22/2013 12:17:27 PM
Though classical music isn’t often associated with 13th birthday parties, most 13 year olds aren’t concert pianists. So when the Junior Piano Competition of Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) fell on Newberg native Nathan Kim’s birthday, he simply hoped that first place would be one of his presents.
Upgrading helmets a priority for park and rec district
published: 1/22/2013 12:20:46 PM
In response to the rise in awareness about concussions over the past several years, the Chehalem Park and Recreation District is raising the bar when it comes to purchasing helmets for the Newberg Youth Football program.
Dinner, dance and auction will benefit St. Paul school
published: 1/30/2013 9:14:30 AM
The St. Paul Parochial School is extending an open invitation to this year’s Dinner, Dance and Auction. Proceeds from the event will directly benefit the school.
CSLA’s Watch Bots excel at state meet
published: 1/30/2013 9:16:54 AM
HILLSBORO — The C.S. Lewis Academy Middle School robotics teams capped a successful year by earning a first-place trophy for project presentation at the Intel First Lego League (FLL) state tournament Jan.
Design Star wins national planning award
published: 1/30/2013 9:18:47 AM
The city of Newberg’s Design Star program, which prompts local sixth grade students to think critically about community planning, has been selected as the recipient of the American Planning Association’s 2013 National Planning Excellence Award for Public Outreach.
Jan. 30 school briefs
published: 1/30/2013 9:12:09 AM
Pyritz demonstrates his Pokémon skills
Newberg’s Hayden Pyritz, 10, was crowned city champion in the junior division last month at the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) City Championship in Vancouver, Wash.
