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Memo photos cover events during first part of 21st century
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| Senn’s Dairy Park at Northeast Prescott Street and 112th Avenue came into being with the help and work of dozens of volunteers. Neighbors were happy to see a new park dedicated and created in their neighborhood, the first park for Parkrose in years. Here the Singletons, from left, Jackson, Jillian, mom Janelle and Juneau, volunteer their time and effort to help build the park. |
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This photograph, appearing on the front-page of the July 2005 issue, shows members of the Floyd Light Middle School eighth grade graduating class as they clean up after their last-day-of-school party. In 2006, due to district-wide increases in enrollment, Floyd Light Middle School added a sixth grade class, adding over 250 students. Pictured from left to right are eighth grade graduating class members Alexa Holgate, Kirsten Tenhaken, Kathryn Martin, Aaron Carlton and Rudy Wollrabe. |
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| In January 2005 President George W. Bush visited Parkrose High School and Community Center. Seated in the first row, on the left, is Parkrose School District Superintendent Michael Taylor and wife Karen Taylor. |
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A picture of the David Douglas High School Tams dance team at the Gateway Fun-O-Rama parade was on the front page in June 2002. Revived in that year, the parade marches on. |
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| This photo and accompanying story from the front-page of the February 2005 issue tells the story of the efforts of Parkrose Middle School staff and volunteers to welcome parents and the public, to raise awareness about who attends Parkrose Middle School and what is being done to educate the kids. From left to right, Parkrose Middle School students Zintkala Braveheart, Harmony Paul, Kiona Tift, Steven Paul, Lalista Cochran, Ciara Dines and Martha Iribe, in front, prepare to perform at a recent Multicultural Event. |
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| The Rossi Farms Barn Bash is an annual event started in 1999 by the Rossi family and its friends to raise money for Parkrose athletics. Held every July at Rossi Farms on Northeast 122nd Avenue and Shaver Street, this event is a night of live music, dancing, chicken barbecue and entertainment. Hundreds flock to the party every year. Pictured is Nancy Murphy, representing Barn Bash sponsor Bank of America, with her host and ultra-Parkrose patron Aldo Rossi at the 2001 Barn Bash. |
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| MEMO PHOTOS: TIM CURRAN |
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