Mid-county Memo Blog

A press release from Portland Parks & Recreation follows:

“At a special Parkrose High School event this morning, Portland Timbers owner and president Merritt Paulson presented a check for $50,000 on behalf of the Major League Soccer team to the Parkrose School District, a contribution towards the future Parkrose Regional Soccer Center.

“In addition to Paulson, others at the presentation included Portland City Commissioners Nick Fish and Amanda Fritz, and Parkrose School District Superintendent Dr. Karen Fischer Gray, who accepted the donation on behalf of the school district.

Parkrose High School Community Center, 12003 N.E. Shaver St., hosts Mayor Sam Adams’ Education Summit this Saturday, April 10 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Held to discuss critical issues facing schools in Portland, hear about actions underway to increase graduations rates and access to post-secondary education.

What would help the educational opportunities in Portland? Air your concerns, offer solutions at Saturday’s summit.

The monthly Parkrose High School Bronco Boosters can collection, is this Saturday, Jan. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Parkrose Middle School, 11800 N.E. Shaver St. in east Portland.

Donations of refundable cans and bottles support the PHS Scholarship Program. Call Dave Luce at 503-255-3745.

Links and a recap of feature articles from the December 2009  edition of the Mid-county Memo online version follow:

Latest photos and full story about the world’s largest choral festival, The Grotto’s twenty second annual Festival of Lights in east Portland.

Full story about east Portland neighborhood association leaders examining the different ways other neighborhood offices are run.

Latest photos and full recap of fall high school spots in Mid-County.

Latest photos and full story about Hall of Fame wrestling coach Marc Sprague joining the David Douglas Mat Club.

Mid-county Memo Neighbor of the Year (1994) William “Bill” Winge’s obituary.

At its annual clean held  Saturday, east Portland’s Argay Neighborhood Association chair Valerie Curry said more than 120 vehicles deposited over 18 tons of household discards, yard debris, scrap metal and tires for disposal or recycling.

ANA chair  Curry said the volunteer help they received from members of the Parkrose High School soccer team,  led by PHS junior varsity soccer coach Arlo DeLeon,  was invaluable.

Also on site helping were members of the  Portland Police Bureau Cadets.

The ANA partnered with Metro and Portland’s Bureau of Planning & Sustainability to produce the annual event.

Another note from über volunteer Allison Newman-Woods. volunteers are needed this Friday at the Parkrose High School at the school in east Portland. It follows:

“Hi, I am looking for some volunteers to do coat check at this Friday’s dance at PHS.  We need people to work from 6:30-10:30 on Friday, May 29. If you are willing and able to help, please let me know.

Thanks,
Allison”
Allison Newman-Woods:  503-784-8076 (cell)

We’ve been receiving notes from Eddie Kunz’ parents, Raymond and Sue,  about where he’s playing ball and how he’s doing since being drafted by Major League Baseball’s New York Mets two years ago.
Kunz, a standout athlete at east Portland’s  Parkrose High School—majoring in baseball—pitched for the Oregon State Beavers during both NCAA championship runs, and was subsequently drafted by the Mets in the first round.

Currently assigned to the Buffalo Bisons, the Mets’ Triple A farm team, Kunz’s skills are utilized there as a middle reliever.

The e-mail note, from Eddie’s Dad Raymond, follows:

Monday, in an unexpected move, Parkrose High School Community Center principal Roy Reynolds was  reassigned vice-principal at the middle  school.

Parkrose Middle School principal Ana Gonzales takes over for Reynolds, creating a vacancy  filled by Molly Davies.

A Parkrose School District statement sent to parents follows:

“Parkrose School District is undergoing changes. One of these changes is a shift in leadership beginning May 11, 2009 and will continue into the next school year.

At Parkrose High School, we have a new principal. Ms. Ana Gonzalez, principal from Parkrose Middle School is our new Principal. Mr. Roy Reynolds will be the new Assistant Principal at Parkrose Middle School.

We received a note from Erica Martin, Community Connections Coordinator at
Parkrose High School Community Center in east Portland.

Seniors’ Capstone Projects need public evaluation. This is a very worthwhile volunteer opportunity as it opens a window on how well educators are educating.  We volunteered to evaluate last year and found it a rewarding experience we heartily recommend to others. If interested,  e-mail Ms. Martin at:  erica_martin@parkrose.k12.or.us, she’ll send the registration form and answer your questions.

“Greetings Friends!

We recieved a news release today from Parkrose School District.
It follows.
Parkrose High School Community Center is in eastr Portland at 12003 NE Shaver St.

News Release from: Parkrose Sch. Dist.
PARKROSE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOST SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF NEW MAYOR
Posted: December 18th, 2008 11:18 AM
Photo/sound file:

Portland, OR, December 18, 2008: The Parkrose School District has been selected as the site for the swearing-in ceremony of Mayor-elect Sam Adams.

The event is scheduled for Monday, January 5th, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. and will be held at the Parkrose High School Performing Arts Theater.