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Winlock Middle School second semester principal's and honors lists 
The Winlock Middle School principal’s list and honors list for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year has been announced. Students named to the principal’s list received between a 3.5 and a 4.0 GPA. Students named to the honors list received between a 3.0 and 3.49 GPA.
Eighth grade 4.0 Axel T. Eitel, Gabrielle C. Huber, Cullan R. Palen-McBee, Riley M. Ruiz 3.99 to 3.5 Janae L. Bellikka, Jesse R. Allman, Nunshu J. De Lorie Jr., Jacey L. Bellikka, Molly J. Dalke, Alexis Swenson, Maddyson C. Kautenberg, Andrew J. Gaylor, Salan Gerstenberger, Jaxyn B. Pelagio, Kyriah B. Ammons, Ellee S. Leon, Drake R. Schaefer, Jazlyn K. Silvestre, Lila R. Howell, Anthony Hernandez Ayala, Sumaya B. Mohsin, Aliyah R. Husser, Alilet A. Cuadra Galarza 3.49 to 3.0 Kyla A. Boyer, Addyson R. Turner, Maddox W. Welge-Kett, Joanie L. Wantaja, Savannah E. Harding, Daelen L. Bradshaw, Gianncarlo M. Nunez- Navarro, Josiah N. Montes Jimenez, Angel D. Cruz Carrillo, Alejandro Gonzalez Figueroa, Marshall Niles, Marcello M. Ortega
Seventh grade 4.0 Ryan B. Cabe, Aaliyah A. Guizar, Nathaniel Joehnk, Zoey J. Nelson, Olivia L. Simula, Charlotte M. Wiley, Dylin Williamson 3.99 to 3.5 Aiden McLane, Melanie N. Ringeisen, Jase B. Wantaja, AllieN. Dalke, Eduardo Gonzalez Ramos, Sergio A. Castaneda Garcia, Riley Allen, Cameron R. Horne, Summer S. Kaufman, Peyton D. Mead, Jonathan W. Paull, Ilexier F. Gazard-Gonzalez, Gilberto A. Santiago Carrillo, Romeo I. Marcos, Tia A. Hallstrom, Narissa A. Montes 3.49 to 3.0 Hayden T. Fredericks, Zack A. Kibler, Cheyenne L. Zeh, Carter J. Coy, Adriel Lamas Vera, Payton A. Ford, Leyah J. Ortiz, Edith E. Escalante Rodriquez, Maycee M. Jacks
Sixth grade 4.0 Nathan J. Howell, Ashling E. Lewin, Nikita A. Norris, Anastacia A. Zagorodniy 3.99 to 3.5 Nala G. Aboutalep, Hendrix T. Heston, Lynae E. Dalke, Arionna K. Hallstrom, Eva D. Poirrier, Camila A. Kuoppala, Darren R. Walser, Gracie L. Guenther, Ethan R. Poole, Elaina J. Roberts, Alaylah G. Paden, Maggie M. Angel, Mikajsa R. Coleman, Alexis J. Davis, Kylee G. Forler, Della M. Johnston, Adriana M. St. Jean, Rykur L. Lynch, Isabellah M. Bradshaw, Abigale R. Goodrich, Natalie Hernandez Ayala 3.49 to 3.0 Monica K. Courtney, Daniela Cardenas Hernandez, Micheal R. Bell, Jayla Hernandez Martinez, Daxton Z. Randt Williams, Xander Wells, Madisyn N. Coolidge, Anthony D. Sorger, Jesse S. West, Isiah L. Daggett, Braden R. Terwilliger
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Onalaska Middle School term three honor roll
Eighth grade Perfect 4.0 Tayla Coyner, Ferra Gust, Janelle Hanson, Misha McCranie, Miranda Quillan Principal's list: 3.50 to 3.99 Huddson Barnes, Noland Brady, Carlos Carlos-Esquivel, William Chappell IV, Samantha Ellis, Sofia Flores, Leila Galpin, Carly Hadaller, Leah Hamilton, Emily Hicks, Owen Johnson, Calista Johnston, Karsyn Koenig, Sofi Legg, Capri McGraw, Payton Reaves, Peter Russon, Maleah Stewart, Benjamin Stingley, Emma Sweazy, Brodey Triana, Gracin Vickers, Faith Zurinskas Honor roll: 3.00 to 3.49 Angel Cerseda, Sequoia Derrick, Nolan Hornsby, Thomas Miller, Skyler Moran-Fagan, Akira Morgan, Aiden Risley, Leighton Underhill, Brody Valentine, Broden Vickers
Seventh grade Perfect 4.0 Tia Henderson, Kolby Iverson, Bradley Poppe Principal's list: 3.50 to 3.99 Huddson Barnes, Noland Brady, Carlos Carlos-Esquivel, William Chappell IV, Samantha Ellis, Sofia Flores, Leila Galpin, Carly Hadaller, Leah Hamilton, Emily Hicks, Owen Johnson, Calista Johnston, Karsyn Koenig, Sofi Legg, Capri McGraw, Payton Reaves, Peter Russon, Maleah Stewart, Benjamin Stingley, Emma Sweazy, Brodey Triana, Gracin Vickers, Faith Zurinskas Honor roll: 3.00 to 3.49 Angel Cerseda, Sequoia Derrick, Nolan Hornsby, Thomas Miller, Skyler Moran-Fagan, Akira Morgan, Aiden Risley, Leighton Underhill, Brody Valentine, Broden Vickers
Sixth grade Perfect 4.0 Connley Cantrell, Kallin Kenny, Kennedy Kinsman, Mia Olson Principal's list: 3.50 to 3.99 Peisynn Barnes, Benjamin Bragg, Malina Del Bosque, Noah Foster, Heather Hanson, Peyton Iverson, Presley Jacob, Daniel Larrabee, Annabelle McBee, Jacob Miller, Greta Oien, Cynthia Palacios, Adalynn Rimmereid, Emilee Rodriguez, Amara Thomas, Jazmyn Werner, Khail Winegarden Honor roll: 3.00 to 3.49 Kaleb Beeck, Michaela Dougherty, Miles Dunham, Nickolai Gastfield, Alice Gorman, Jayson Jacoby, Martin Legg, Jaxson Rogers, Chloe Warnes |
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Chehalis School District selects Regina Carr as next principal of W.F. West High School 
The Chehalis School District has selected Regina Carr to be the next principal of W.F. West High School, the district announced Tuesday. Carr is one of two finalists candidates who interviewed last week both with a hiring committee and at forums held for staff, administrators and students during the school day and at an evening forum for parents and community members, the Chehalis School District stated in a news release on Tuesday. “We are excited to welcome Regina Carr to the Chehalis family as the next W.F. West High School principal,” Chehalis Superintendent Dr. Christine Moloney said. “She comes to us with extensive experience in education from rural small communities to inner city schools as a teacher, administrator and principal. Her desire to be here in Chehalis and be part of the team is evident. She is excited to work together to build on the great things already in place and help take W.F. West to the next level.” Carr has worked in the educational field for 34 years. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of San Francisco, her teaching credentials from National University and her administrator/program certificate from the University of Washington. She was most recently administrator and coordinator for Garfield High School, which is part of Seattle Public Schools. “The hiring committee was most impressed that she has served in both large, urban school districts such as Seattle but also has experience in small, rural districts similar to Chehalis,” the Chehalis School District stated in the news release. “The achievement of students, the quality of instruction, and the success of the public school system has been a continuous passion, interest and pursuit throughout my life and career as an educator,” Carr wrote in her application letter to the district. Pending approval from the Chehalis School Board, Carr would begin her work at the Chehalis School District on July 1. She takes over for Bob Walters, who will retire at the end of June after 37 years in the educational field, 24 of which were spent in the Chehalis School District. “A proud 1980 Bearcat graduate,” Walters has been principal at W.F. West High School for 14 years, the Chehalis School District stated. “Great care was used in crafting a process to choose who would follow Walter’s impressive career with the Chehalis School District,” the district stated in a news release. The district received funding from the Chehalis Foundation that allowed the hiring of Northwest Leadership Associates, which facilitated a nationwide search. “The amount of staff and community input was also unprecedented in hiring practices for the district. Surveys with focus groups helped craft the interview ‘look fors’ and questions and forum feedback by staff, administrators, students, parents and community members was considered in the final decision,” the district stated in the news release. |
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Annual Lewis County Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run is May 31 
Special Olympics athletes, the public and members of local law enforcement agencies are again preparing to run the Lewis County Law Enforcement Special Olympics Torch Run, which will take place on Friday, May 31, this year. Runners will start at the Napavine Police Department at 8 a.m. and follow a roughly 18-mile route through downtown Chehalis and downtown Centralia, ending in Fort Borst Park. The event is the largest annual public awareness fundraiser for the Special Olympics, involving nearly 2,000 law enforcement personnel across Washington state and raising over half a million dollars for local programs annually, according to organizers. The Lewis County event specifically benefits Lewis County Special Olympics, which is a local chapter of Special Olympics Washington. The organization aims to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Donations to Special Olympics Washington cover all fees and expenses for the athletes, including costs associated with training and competition. “Law enforcement members and Special Olympics athletes carry the Flame of Hope into the opening ceremony of local competitions, and into Special Olympics state, provincial, national, regional and world games,” the Centralia Police Department stated on its Facebook page. Members of the public who want to participate in the run on May 31 can register online at https://www.lewiscountyletr.com. There are also options to run virtually, sponsor a law enforcement runner or a Special Olympics athlete or simply donate to the cause. The runners are expected to reach Market Street in downtown Chehalis at about 10:30 a.m. the day of the run. For information on donating to Special Olympics Washington, visit https://specialolympicswashington.org/donate/ways-to-give/. Visit Lewis County Special Olympics’ Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CelibratingAbilities/ for updates on local Special Olympics activities. |
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Centralia Downtown Association invites volunteers for spring cleanup event
The Centralia Downtown Association (CDA) is inviting volunteers to take part in its Spring Clean Up event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. “We're so excited to make downtown shine again this year,” said MacKenzie McGee, executive Director of the CDA. “It's always fun to spend a day doing such a simple, wholesome thing like cleaning up with a good group of folks who love this town as much as we do.” The event will end with a party for volunteers at the CDA office, located at 214 N. Tower Ave. All are welcome to volunteer for any amount of time, but volunteers who work during multiple timeframes can earn an extra entry for a drawing as part of the event. The prize is a sturdy tote bag from Hubbub full of items from downtown businesses, including an overnight stay at McMenamins Olympic Club, coffee and merchandise from Lewis Country Coffee Co., and “a duck-headed crack scraper,” according to a news release from the CDA. “The tool of choice for discerning crack cleaners,” the CDA stated. After checking in at Pine Street Plaza, volunteers will be given a stamp card to carry for the day. They can earn extra stamps for dining downtown for lunch, shopping downtown and more. Volunteers will be asked to provide receipts. “This year, we're hoping to surpass our turnout from last year so that we can clean even more of downtown,” McGee said. “We wanted to put together a really great prize to incentivize folks to come down even for just a bit of their day and show the Hub City a little love.” The drawing will be held during the volunteer party at the CDA office, which will also feature food and awards for volunteers. A bonus entry into the drawing can be earned by pre-registering for the event. Signups are available at https://tinyurl.com/52mch7fh. The cleanup efforts will mostly be focused on scraping out cracks in the sidewalk, picking up trash and sweeping debris into the street. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their favorite tools, including scrapers, gloves and brooms, though the CDA will provide some as well. The CDA is asking downtown business owners who are able to scrape the cracks and sweep in front of their businesses during the week before the event so volunteer efforts can extend further out from the historic core if possible. “It's vital that our businesses pitch in as well so that we can all make the most of folks’ precious volunteer time,” McGee said. “As the saying goes, many hands make light work!” The day after the event, the CDA has hired Calypso Window Washing to power wash the sidewalks, and the City of Centralia will provide extra support picking up trash bags from the event and running street sweepers all day. As a courtesy to businesses, the CDA is also paying for first floor window cleanings following the power washing. By the following weekend, flower baskets will be hung, just in time for Mother’s Day. To register for Spring Clean Up or sponsor a flower basket, visit https://downtowncentralia.org/.
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