Shirley Kanada and Joni Kimoto lived in the squalor of a Japanese internment
camp in Idaho. They survived, went to Grant High School and remain friends today.
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.
The Smarter Balanced Assessment, a new exam coming to Oregon high schools
this spring, raises more concerns about standardized testing. Grant teachers and
administrators aren't sure what the outcome will be.
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.
