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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

Kimberlee Armstrong became a teacher at 31 years old, after spending several years working with nonprofits

and as a student
mentor.

Leading With Purpose

Amelia Shaw, Editor in Chief April 1, 2026

From increasing literacy rates to strengthening infrastructure, Portland Public Schools (PPS) Superintendent Kimberlee Armstrong has worked toward supporting students in many ways. Armstrong took on...

“I was at Shreiner’s Iris garden and I saw
 this cat. He was lying in the grass, sunbathing, and I was experimenting with double exposure. One of my (favorite) animal shots,” says Meghna Rickabaugh Rich.

More Than a Lens

Amelia Shaw September 8, 2025

From school dances to senior photos, Grant High School senior Meghna Rickabaugh Rich has practiced photography for and outside of the school since her junior year. Starting about five years ago with the...

Sonja Seidman starred as Lydia in Grant High School’s fall 2024 production of “Big Love,” a role which necessitated strong acting and vocal ability. (Courtesy of Sonja Seidman)

Starring Sonja Seidman as Herself

Eleanor Price, Editor-In-Chief August 27, 2025

It’s undeniable that Sonja Seidman, a senior at Grant High School, has a very impressive artistic resume: She’s the co-leader of Grant’s state-winning choir ensemble Nothing But Treble (NBT), secretary...

Behind the Scenes at Oaks Park

Behind the Scenes at Oaks Park

Olivia Paynter-Welch August 28, 2024

Annie Haraguchi  (She/Her) Haraguchi, a junior at Grant, has been working as an Oaks Park ride operator for a year. “I had been looking for a job because I am going to Europe this summer, and (I’d)...

Mari Baker playing her bass clarinet.

Student Stars

Mabel Reed and Ada Gardiner January 16, 2024

Grantasia is the largest performing arts event at Grant High School. For two nights each year, over 700 performing arts students sing, dance and play music in the Grant auditorium for an ever-growing audience....

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