Students in Melody Rockwell’s art classes recently finished a project the teacher refers to as “an unblocking assignment.” Inspired by Portland painter Flora Bowley, students were encouraged to leave behind their idea of what art is “supposed to look like.” “I thought at first it was kind of ridiculous. I wasn’t sure what the main point of it was. And then I started doing it and it was really relaxing, just throwing things on the…
A few years ago, the Grant girls’ basketball team couldn’t buy a win and the program was
in disarray. Coach Michael Bontemps took over and things began to change. Now, his team has
swept through the Portland Interscholastic League this season with a 16-0 record in conference
play and 21-3 overall.
Most graffiti found around Grant High School is offensive and an eyesore. But
some of the writings in the girls’ bathrooms strike a different tone than what you might
expect.
Senior Adair Powers overcame a severe heart condition, found her niche in high school and is headed towards college.
After years of talk of about getting artificial turf and a new track, the Grant Bowl finally undergoes a transformation.
