Spotlight: Paul Coakley
The retired Portland principal’s clashes in the segregated South have shaped his stance against the N-word.
The retired Portland principal’s clashes in the segregated South have shaped his stance against the N-word.
A black soccer player calls for understanding after his teammates display discriminatory behavior; the Grant community has a chance to open the discussion on race.
The Grant High School men’s soccer team suffered a close loss Tuesday to West Salem, knocking the Generals out of the second round of the OSAA playoffs. After the 1-0 loss, many members of the Grant team lay face down on the field. “I just couldn’t believe it was over and everything was gone,” said junior Takumi Hebert. “I just wanted one more game with those seniors. I just wanted to play one…
Grant math teacher Mona Schraer won’t slow down in her quest to serve underrepresented students. She was honored for her efforts by President Barack Obama at the White House in July.
Constitution Team and the Street Sandwich Club have given the Grant senior a new perspective on what it means to be a part of a community.
Grant seniors William Haley and Zoe Boyd are both entering branches of the military after graduation. Fueled by a longing for camaraderie and teamwork, they want to make a difference and build community. Haley is inspired by a legacy of veterans; Boyd has developed a drive built from her search for an alternative to college. These are their stories.