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Grant Magazine

The Student News Site of Grant High School

Grant Magazine

The Student News Site of Grant High School

Grant Magazine

Finding Their Truth

Finding Their Truth

Grant English teacher Mykhiel Deych’s road to self-discovery.
Orr's daily routine involves walking around Grant to check in with students and teachers across the building.

Walking the Halls Again

As Grant High’s attendance specialist, Lee Orr’s job is to make sure all students make it to school regularly. It’s a far cry from where he came from as a student.
Repollet goes to Bridge Meadow, a community living space for foster children and their families, a few times a week, to spend time with her friend's grandchildren.  She calls herself their second mom.

The Teacher Activist

Marta Repollet's motivation to get Latino students recognized is personal.
Time With: Looking Back

Time With: Looking Back

Cynthia MacLeod, a 1969 Grant alum, reflects on how the school’s racial dynamic has evolved.
The World According to Subs

The World According to Subs

When teachers are absent, the people who fill in temporarily take over the classroom. What makes them tick?
A New Look for Grant

A New Look for Grant

By Sophie Hauth December 17, 2015
Preliminary drawings for Grant’s $94 million renovation project show how students will settle into a 21st century school.
Renovation drawings for new Grant High School released

Renovation drawings for new Grant High School released

The preliminary drawings of what Grant High School will look like after an extensive renovation were released to Grant Magazine Wednesday night during an event hosting prospective students.
Jordan Williams hopes to serve as a role model for other African-American snowboarders, who make up only 10% of all snowboarders.  “I don't see why a color or a race would have to define a sport,” he says.

Chairman of the Board

Growing up African-American in Georgia, Jordan Williams wasn’t supposed to fall in love with snowboarding. But then he came to Portland.
"A season of rebuilding"

"A season of rebuilding"

The Grant High School women’s soccer team got bumped from the first round of the OSAA state playoffs by South Medford, losing the away game 2-1. Jazmin Shaffer, a senior center back on the Generals,...

At the age of 10, Emma Findling’s dreams of becoming a doctor solidified. Since then, she’s gone on a medical trip to Arusha, Tanzania, shadowed a physician's assistant in Seattle, and volunteered at Red Cross.

The Future Doctor

As a junior, Emma Findling already knows she wants to be a doctor. And with her experience in the field, she’s on the right path.
At multiple points in her life, Parman experienced discrimination.  Now, she tries to spread equity wherever she can.  To read her story, click here.

Working for Change

KD Parman balked at becoming an educator. But then she realized she was needed in the fight.
Three New Vice Principals for Next Year Are Announced

Three New Vice Principals for Next Year Are Announced

The Grant High School administration made a flurry of personnel moves Monday, announcing the hiring of three new vice principals and the departure of vice principal Kristyn Westphal. Principal Carol...

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