March

Theatre department stages popular who-done-it

The Theatre Department’s staging of "Clue", which opened March 10 in the Performing Arts Center, and ran March 11-13 and March 17-20, had audiences wondering who the killer really was.

Photo by staff editor Ethan Donahue

Fire alarm evacuations were the real deal

The Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 4 fire alarms were not drills, but the real deal.

Masks now optional in all district buildings and buses

After the school board took public testimony, both written and verbal, on March 10, it decided to follow the CDC recommendations to make indoor mask-wearing optional.

2020 to 2021 DDHS graduation drop misleading

David Douglas High School’s graduation rate, after having risen to 85.53% during the 2019-20 school year due to relaxed state requirements, dropped by 10.99% during the 2020-21 school year to a slightly below average 74.54% graduation rate—a clarification absent from KATU-2's Jan. 20 report.

Western Oregon University considering removing a number of degree programs

Photo courtesy WOU

With enrollments in classes like Anthology, Philosophy, and Geography declining in recent years, WOU is planning program cuts, as well as the removal of numerous minor and certificate programs, which may result in the layoff or expiration of roughly 30 full time faculty positions.

District approves $150 million bond for May ballot

Photo by staff editor Tristan Hansen

The School Board approved the $150 million bond measure on Feb, 10. The bond would allocate $54 million for “critical capital improvements," $55 million for the construction of a new elementary school on district-owned property at NE 102nd and Pacific, and $42 million for a new technology center at the DDHS South Building as the first stage of its replacement. Critical capital improvements would include renovations, upgraded HVAC systems, window replacements, a new sewer system, electrical and plumbing upgrades, and upgraded alarm systems.

Impressive BSU video highlights Black History Month

BSU students reflect on their race and identity, understanding how it impacts their lives. This gives them the chance to reflect and discuss stereotypes and labeles. Photo courtesy BSU.

In honor of Black history month, the Black Student Union created a video featuring DDHS’s Black student’s thoughts and opinions on Black History Month, as well as highlighting in the morning announcements Black history.

Six musicians, three alternates, and the Troubadours qualify for State

The State Solo and Ensemble events will be held at Pacific University on April 30. Photo by Graciela Del Rosario.

Six DDHS musicians, three alternates, and the Troubadours qualified for the State Solo and State Ensemble events at the Oregon Music Educators Association festival on Feb. 26.

District loses internet for more than eight hours

Image courtesy San Francisco News

The district IT department was informed that a fiber line had disconnected on the night of March 2 between Multnomah Education Service District and the David Douglas School District.

Link Crew successfully helping freshmen

Link Crew leaders present ways to enforce school rules. The original program started back in 2000 and was led by Kelly Holboke, Ronda Haun, and Angela Nurre leading it. At the time it was only a club and had to be stopped for a while due to budget cuts stopping. Link Crew was later reinstated as an actual class. Photo by staff reporter Nardin Ishak.

The training included fun activities for Link Crew leaders to get to know each other, but it focuses on how to make freshman orientation a fun and informative day, by coming up with and preparing activities.

F E A T U R E S

Maya Angelou to appear on the U.S. quarter with other famous American women

Image courtesy The Times

As of Feb. 7, the American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist will be the first Black woman to appear on a U.S. quarter. Quarter rolls and bags showcasing Angelou are now available.

Proud Boys national leader Enrique Tarrio indicted for conspiracy

Photo courtesy CBS News

Officials state Tarrio has not been accused of physically taking part in the breach of the Capitol, but charged in connection with the attack. He is said to have remained in contact with other members of the Proud Boys during the attack.

Congratulations Awek De Piok, David Douglas High School's 2022 Rose Festival Princess

Piok, who wants to study nursing at the University of Portland, is a varsity basketball player and a vice president of the Black Student Union. She's the daughter of Amol Yong and Abraham Piok and the sister of sophomore Anok De Piok.

FEBRUARY STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Senior Carson Ayers

Senior Kaleab Bekele

Senior Ashley Guzman

Junior David Alderton

Junior Jonathan Salazar

Sophomore Anok De Piok

Sophomore Ryan Lao

Freshman Grace Alderton

Freshman Yuliya Bosyuk

Freshman Daniel Martinez

CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF FEBRUARY NOMINEES

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