Sandblasters suffer shutout loss Jul 9, 2009
McCarthy, who broke the Western Oregon University school record by hitting. 461 as a freshman this spring, said he knew the first ball was out the moment he hit it. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
BG Club promotes one and hires two Jul 9, 2009
Copeland attended Western Oregon University, where he played football. He coached junior varsity football at Corvallis High School for six years. (Lebanon Express, OR)
CHS hosts summer drama camp Jul 3, 2009
Advanced high school actors, or recent graduates, teach the classes along with Braibish and Cherie Gullerud, a master s degree candidate at Western Oregon University. In the musical theater class, students learn there s a difference between singing in a choir and performing in a show. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Red, White and Blue Jul 3, 2009
The 22-year-old is an unlikely bluesman who attended Sprague High School and more recently took classes at Western Oregon University. Lately, he s taken time off to focus on his music. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Oregon colleges stick with policy of no guns on campus Jul 3, 2009
The issue came to a head last winter, when a student from Lebanon was detained at Western Oregon University for having a pistol and a knife, then suspended for the rest of the school year for having the knife in a pocket and a rifle in his parked truck. The suspension under the campus conduct code didn t mention the pistol, a loaded two-shot. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
School cutbacks uproot family Jun 30, 2009
Daughter Melissa will go to Western Oregon University in the fall. Fifteen-year-old Matt seems OK with attending a new high school. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Grabow, McKelvey Jun 28, 2009
She is a Class of 2005 graduate of Billings Senior High and Class of 2009 graduate of Western Oregon University, where she majored in biology ... He graduated from Marshfield High School in 2005 and Western Oregon University, majoring in business, in 2009. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Raymond Workman (21) Jun 26, 2009
She helped me through four years at Oregon State College and later a master s degree and teaching certificate from Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University. By the 70s, I had restarted my life in the Portland area with Mary and her son, Garrett Trask. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Chamber announces Concerts in the Park line-up (9) Jun 25, 2009
D., retired music director from Western Oregon University. The London Flush of Eugene is booked for a 6 p.m. start on July 14. (Lebanon Express, OR)
GEAR UP revs youths’ college interest Jun 24, 2009
They also have made three campus visits: Oregon State University, the University of Oregon and Western Oregon University. It s amazing to listen to the kids after the visits, Canaday said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Putting safety first Jun 20, 2009
South Albany is getting a start on its summer preparation next week when the Rebels will attend the team camp at Western Oregon University. The camp brings teams from throughout the Pacific Northwest for several days of full-contact drills and scrimmages. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Awards and plans of CHS graduates Jun 16, 2009
Heather Jones: Western Oregon University; Western Oregon Presidential Scholarship ... Anthony Lomax: Western Oregon University ... Miles Nelson: Western Oregon University. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Philomath High School graduates’ plans, honors listed Jun 16, 2009
She plans to attend Linn-Benton Community College then transfer to Western Oregon University to pursue a career in sign language ... She plans to attend Western Oregon University in the fall and dual major in elementary education and dance ... He will attend Western Oregon University to become a physical education teacher and play football for the Wolves. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Philomath High School’s valedictorian candidates Jun 5, 2009
Plans: Attend Western Oregon University, major in elementary education and become a teacher. Mindi Marie Larrabee. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Humphreys offers economic glimmer of hope (7) Jun 5, 2009
Humphreys began his career with US National Bank of Oregon in 1968 after graduating from Western Oregon University. In 1982, Humphreys helped start Centennial Bank in Eugene where he served as vice president and loan administrator. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Crescent Valley valedictorians Jun 5, 2009
Plans: Attend Linfield College and major in English, then get a master s degree in teaching at Western Oregon University. Tony Wu. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Lebanon to bid farewell to 288 seniors Jun 5, 2009
She plans to attend either Eastern Oregon University or Western Oregon University and run track. She took part in three sports: track, swimming and cross country. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Spring has sprung Jun 4, 2009
Florek took the title in the javelin in three meets this season but missed out on the state meet after taking seventh place at the district competition at Western Oregon University. JEFF SMITH/Lebanon Express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Prep Notebook (June 4): MVP Nyman among four Lassies on GSHL 4A first team Jun 4, 2009
Uhlich, a senior, was seeded 11th into the state finals after finishing second with a throw of 113-11 in the Cowapa District Championships held at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. Have something to say about this story. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Eddyville Charter School honors Jun 3, 2009
Future plans: Attend LBCC for one year, then transfer to Western Oregon University to major in criminal law. SALUTATORIAN: Nicole Orr. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Ruth Marie Schrouder McKibben May 30, 2009
Ruth enrolled in the Oregon College of Education, now Western Oregon University, and received her bachelor s degree in elementary education and subsequently her master s degree from the University of Oregon. Ruth taught in Pedee, Bridgeport, Rickreall and Dallas schools for 25 years. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Graduation: Santiam Christian High School’s Class of 2009 May 29, 2009
Rachel Kubler: National Honor Society, SCHS Outstanding Student (senior Bible), ACSI Distinguished Student (leadership, athletics, Christian service), OSAA Farmers Insurance Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, University of Idaho Achievement, Leadership, Virginia Mowry Scholarships and Western Undergraduate Exchange Award, Seattle Pacific University Award, George Fox University Stevens Academic Achievement Scholarship, Whitworth University Legacy Scholarship, Pacific Lutheran University... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
What a year it was May 28, 2009
Hannah Whitehead (center) stands atop the podium at Western Oregon University after winning the 400-meter run on May 16. JEFF SMITH/Lebanon Express. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Track athletes represent Lebanon May 28, 2009
His jump was 2 feet, 1 inch further than his qualifying distance at the district meet May 12-13 at Western Oregon University. Greenly was the only member of this year s qualifiers from Lebanon who also competed at last year s state meet. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Business News & Notes May 25, 2009
Tara began her nonprofit fundraising career in Salem after graduating from Western Oregon University in 2006. She has one dog and two cats. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Whitehead wins 400, guides Eagles May 21, 2009
Hannah Whitehead of East Linn takes off during the 400-meter run at Western Oregon University ... Hannah Whitehead earned a title in the 400-meter run and guided the East Linn women s track and field team to a sixth-place finish at the 2A State Championships May 15-16 at Western Oregon University. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Warriors advance five to state May 21, 2009
Lebanon s Marcus Greenly races toward the finish line in the final leg of the men s 400-meter relay May 13 at Western Oregon University ... Four men and one woman will represent Lebanon at the state track and field meet after placing in the top two at the Mid-Willamette Conference District Meet May 12-13 at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Legislation would bring Rooney Rule to Oregon May 19, 2009
He was a fullback at Western Oregon University, and is a former sheriff's deputy. He also has a degree in black studies, and teaches diversity at Portland's Police Academy. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Powers seniors finish with flourish May 19, 2009
This year, both Powers seniors got their day in the sun literally and figuratively, at the Class 1A state meet at Western Oregon University. Standley, who was a favorite to place well in three events as a junior and suffered an ankle injury in the final round of the long jump at the district meet, placed in the top five in all three of her events. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bandon senior spears state title in javelin May 19, 2009
Scherer, who grew up a budding star in the distance races and then suffered a lasting case of lyme disease that effectively ended his distance-running career, won the javelin at the Class 3A state meet Saturday at Western Oregon University. I imagined it would be the 3,000 or 1,500, Scherer said after he won the event with a throw of 189 feet, 11 inches, a new meet record. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Jean Ann Morgan (26) May 19, 2009
After graduating from West Albany High School, she attended Western Oregon University in Monmouth, where she earned her teaching degree. Jean taught school in Brooks for more than 20 years, mainly the first grade. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Movers and Shakers May 19, 2009
Tara began her nonprofit fundraising career in Salem after graduating from Western Oregon University in 2006. She is the proud mother of a Pug named Gracie Annabelle and two large cats named Sir Reginald and Sir Wilbur. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Columbians' Nagunst snags pair of state track titles May 19, 2009
Nagunst hit the lanes with a clean bill of health here Saturday at Western Oregon University in the 09 championships, and no one could hang with the speedy junior. Nagunst captured state titles in the 400 and 800, tying a school record in the process. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Osorio wins state title in shot put May 17, 2009
He was the only champion from the South Coast on the first day of the meet, which is being run at the same time as the Class 2A and 1A meets at Western Oregon University. But the South Coast athletes generally had a good day in qualifying for today s running finals and had a number of other placers in Friday s finals. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Final state berths decided at Mid-Willamette meet May 16, 2009
se of the extremely inclement weather Wednesday at Western Oregon University. Silverton s Sasha Ousterhout won the pole vault at 9 feet, 6 inches and Carli Donoghue of Crescent Valley claimed the other state berth with a mark of 9-0. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Stinson, Chapman lead Gilchrist at state May 16, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009 11:58 PM PDT MONMOUTH Ryan Stinson and Shyloh Chapman led the effort Friday for Klamath Basin Class 1A schools at Western Oregon University, finishing second and fourth in their respective events to lead their team to a second-place standing heading into today s competition. Chapman, a senior, started things off well for the Grizzlies,when he triple jumped 42 feet, 2 inches to place fourth. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Area athletes eye state titles May 15, 2009
The state meet begins Friday at Western Oregon University and concludes Saturday ... There is no parking fee at Western Oregon University. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Lebanon's Richards sweeps hurdles May 15, 2009
The athletes battled a constant rain Wednesday at Western Oregon University. The weather kept most athletes from producing big marks or times. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
LHS track teams prep for districts May 14, 2009
District meet held May 12-13 at Western Oregon University ... Next up is the district meet, held May 12-13 at Western Oregon University. (Lebanon Express, OR)
East Linn women win districts May 14, 2009
East Linn s Hannah Whitehead (second from left) finishes first in the 100-meter dash at the district meet May 9 at Western Oregon University ... Whitehead won four individual events and the Eagle women returned home from the Tri-River district meet May 8-9 at Western Oregon University as district champions for the first time in school history ... Western Oregon University. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Register for Under Armour National Tryout May 14, 2009
The Under Armour National Tryout conducted by Baseball Factory will be held May 24 at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. All high school athletes ages 13-18 are encouraged to attend. (Lebanon Express, OR)
McCarthy named top freshman in the GNAC May 14, 2009
MONMOUTH Western Oregon University s Thomas McCarthy was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference freshman of the year. McCarthy, a Crescent Valley High grad, led the GNAC with a. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Prep Roundup: Jills' Bailey pitches perfect game against Hockinson May 12, 2009
Rainier and Clatskanie will compete in the Oregon Class 3A State Championships at Western Oregon University in Monmouth on Friday and Saturday. GOLF. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Little Gym, big benefits May 12, 2009
Randy McCoy earned a degree in physical education from Western Oregon University in 1985, but a desire to become a rock star took him to Seattle, Wash. where he played in a band until the couple s first child was born and full-time employment became a priority. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Powers senior takes three titles May 12, 2009
The combined Class 3A-2A-1A state meet starts Friday at Western Oregon University. BASEBALL. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bonanza boys, girls track teams finish second in SCL May 10, 2009
Led by Dickinson s four individual victories, the Bonanza boys set themselves up for a potential state championship next weekend at Western Oregon University in Monmouth. For more high school track and field, see pages B1 and B2 of Sunday s H&N print edition. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Super Bowl champ returns to his roots May 9, 2009
With a major in exercise science from Western Oregon University, Boss has the patience and kindly personality to be a schoolteacher ... He and Breanna met when they were students at Western Oregon University and are going to be married this summer. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Alsea school candidate: Doug Westlind May 8, 2009
Education: Bachelor s degree in geology from Oregon State University; standard teaching certificate in general science with specialties in biology, math and chemistry from Western Oregon University. Family: Married for 26 years with two children. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Eagles gear up for district meet May 7, 2009
The district meet is scheduled for May 8-9 at Western Oregon University. The top two finishers in each event will compete at the state meet, which is May 15-16, also at Western Oregon University. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Men’s track team handles Woodburn May 7, 2009
The district meet will be held May 12-13 at Western Oregon University. The state meet is May 22-23 at University of Oregon in Eugene. (Lebanon Express, OR)
On Display (40) May 6, 2009
Jensen Arctic Museum, Western Oregon University, 590 Church St. Thousands of artifacts revealing the life and culture of people living above the Arctic Circle. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Oregon has first confirmed cases of swine flu May 4, 2009
Two of the confirmed cases are in the Portland area and the third is a student at Western Oregon University in Polk County, Kohn said ... Beside the Western Oregon University student, a second confirmed case is that of a young woman who became ill after two members of her extended family returned from Mexico, where they had contact with someone with respiratory illness ... Western Oregon University closed its campus from Thursday evening through Monday after learning that one its students had a... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Probable swine flu cases in Oregon increase to 11 May 3, 2009
The Western Oregon University campus was closed after one of its students came down with a probable case of swine flu. The CDC is expected to confirm Monday whether the student has a confirmed case. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
GNAC cancels conference track and field meet, softball and baseball games May 3, 2009
Cancellation due to probable single case of HINI virus (swine flu) on WOU campus. " "We believe there may be a large number of students that could have been exposed," Carey said. WOU's baseball team was due to play a four-game series this weekend at Central Washington University in Ellensburg and that series will not be played this weekend. Western Oregon's scheduled four-game softball series with Western Washington University in Bellingham has been cancelled. "This is an unfortunate situation,"... (Wwuvikings.com)
Friday morning almanac-Arson Awareness Week kicks off on Sunday-Swine flue cancels track championships at Monmouth-Most states have fewer drugs that feds suggest May 2, 2009
(AP) -- The Great Northwest Athletic Conference has canceled its weekend track and field championships because of a probable case of swine flu at the host school - Western Oregon University. Conference Commissioner Richard Hannan said late Thursday the meet will not be rescheduled. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
5 in Oregon possibly sick with flu (76) May 2, 2009
At the hearing, Goldberg praised Western Oregon University leaders, saying they made the right call in ordering their campus closed through Monday because a student at the school had a probable case of swine flu. Officials said the student, a 22-year-old male, lives in an off-campus apartment but may have had contact with as many 200 other people in recent days. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Swine flu: 13 cases now suspected in Washington May 1, 2009
because of a probable single case of swine flu on the Western Oregon University campus, which will be closed at least through Monday. Western Oregon also postponed a four-game baseball series this weekend at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, and a four-game softball series at Western Washington University in Bellingham. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Business Notes (April 27) May 1, 2009
Workman, a graduate of Western Oregon University, has a background working with first-time homebuyers. He will work out of the Keller Williams Albany office at 947 Geary St. S.E. The Keller Williams main office is located in Corvallis at 815 N.W. Ninth St., Suite L-195 in Avery Square. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Roses ‘n’ Raspberries (May 1) May 1, 2009
ROSES to the fast-responding officials at Western Oregon University in Monmouth for quickly informing students, faculty and employees Thursday that there was a probable outbreak on the campus (See story, A1). Kudos as well to the medical personnel of Corvallis, the Benton County Health Department and all of the cool-headed people out there who are committed to providing the kind of information that helps ease irrational fears and work the problem about the threat of the swine flu now officially... (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Billie Grant May 1, 2009
She later received her Bachelor of Science in Education from Western Oregon University and then a Master of Elementary Education from Oregon State University. During her first year of teaching at Harlan, in 1937, she met Frank Grant and later married him. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
WOU shuts down campus (61) May 1, 2009
MONMOUTH Western Oregon University in Monmouth is closed today through Monday because of concerns that a probable case of the H1N1 virus, swine flu, has been found on campus, according to an emergency message sent to students and the media Thursday ... WOU president John P. Minahan said in an electronic letter addressed to the Western campus, A Western Oregon University student exhibited flu-like symptoms earlier this week. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Flu Hits 17 States; 300 Schools Close May 1, 2009
N1H1 Virus Caseload Tops 100 As Authorities Pledge To Produce Enough Vaccine For Everyone. Custodian Thomas Hanford, left, uses cleaner to disinfect lockers at Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday, April 30, 2009. (CBS News)
Track championships canceled by probable swine flu case May 1, 2009
was canceled late Thursday night because of a probable single case of swine flu on the host Western Oregon University campus. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
Swine flu case closes Western Oregon University May 1, 2009
Western Oregon University announced it was closing its campus Thursday evening through Monday, May 4 due to a reported case of swine flu. The decision was based on the recommendation by the Oregon Health Department, according to school officials. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Swine flu cancels track championships at Monmouth May 1, 2009
Western Oregon University. Conference Commissioner Richard Hannan said late Thursday the meet will not be rescheduled. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
