Far Left: Erik P. He was the editor in chief, the big man on campus, the big kahuna, the Duke/Earl of Something Important.

Next to him: Kyle B. That's me, the web editor.

Next to him: Lauren P. She was the news editor.

Next to her: Helen J. I don't think she was an editor.

Below her: Marilyn B. She was the opinion editor.

Not featured: Greg D. - Photo Manager. Dakota E. - Features editor.

-By Lauren P.-

During the summer before my sophomore year in high school, my family made the move to Astoria, Oregon. I had grown up in the town of Lewiston, Idaho my entire life, and had lived around my entire extended family. I had great experiences there, and was used to my life, until my father decided that our family needed to move.

My father was employed at a small school named Culdesac, where he had been teaching for about 15 years. In his small school, there were many students dropping out. More students were leaving, than the need they had for teachers. My father knew that he would need to find a job in administration. Unfortunately, to reach a position in the administration field, you must have experience. He applied for every administrative position across the United States, and while he was waiting, he was able to spend some time being the principal at Culdesac. My dad finally got an offer in Astoria, Oregon, to be the principal at the Lewis and Clark Elementary.

-by Brittany J.-

This year’s graduating class impressed Astoria High School with the elaborate and vast variety in projects. Senior Trans teacher Ms. Tilley laughed when ask to give the five best projects of the year. “How to choose?! There were so many good ones this year,” she said in response to the request. After going over almost every project, a conclusion for the top five best senior projects this year has been reached.

At number five is a project done by Keifer Lucore and Shawn Rethwill. The project was refurbishing a trailer that was donated to the 4H camp in Astoria. “You would not believe the condition the trailer was in and how they were able to make it look as good as new. The thing was covered in weeds!” said Tilley. By welding the metal and cleaning the trailer up, the boys were able to fix it up to the point where it was hardly recognizable.

-by Jessica G.-

The seniors of 2010 have had to share the spotlight much of this year but that doesn’t meant that they haven’t done anything. The freshmen, though they have not always shown it on the outside, have been greatly influenced by the seniors.

The seniors this year have done things that unfortunately haven’t been widely recognized. For example, their senior projects and presentations. Some of the projects really struck a chord with the rest of the school. Caitlyn Voeller did a project called Discovery to Discussion. In it, she asked all of the kids in her ReAd to write down their life story. She wanted to know about each of their lives and it impacted many people all over the school. It changed people’s perspectives on senior projects. Rather than putting on a show or building something, she built relationships and the people in her ReAd class saw each other in different ways after learning about their lives.

-by Erik P.-

After this year’s seniors graduate, the junior class will be taking over and spending the year making their mark on Astoria High School. So, all of you juniors, what type of effect are you going to leave on our school? No matter what type of person you are, you have the decision to make Astoria High School proud, or to disregard your responsibilities.

There are so many pieces of advice that can be given to you juniors. A lot of the advice I give, will most likely be given to you from many others. However, this advice remains true to everyone at some point.