Wells Fargo commits $1,000 to Hathaway Elementary School

Wells Fargo has committed $1,000 each to 10 Clark County schools, including Hathaway Elementary School in the Washougal School District.

Wells Fargo Community Bank President Casey Callinsky, District Manager Amanda Dolley and local team bank employees hosted the third annual Vancouver Principals’ Breakfast earlier this month at a local restaurant. The attendees included Hathaway Elementary Principal Laura Bolt.

The Wells Fargo executives handed out $1,000 ceremonial checks to educators, all of whom work at Washougal, Battle Ground and Vancouver and schools that have a large number of students from low-income families. It will be up to each principal to decide how to use the funds.

Callinsky explained to the group why Wells Fargo is such a strong supporter of education. “You can’t have a thriving company in a struggling community. And education is the base of a thriving community,” he said.

Dolley stressed how much Wells Fargo wants to support its local schools both financially and by providing financial education (through its free, online Hands on Banking program).  “We’d like to help you in any way, shape or form,” she said. “The hope is that we can build relationships so we can help more than just giving you $1,000.”

Dolley also asked the educators, many of whom have attended this event in prior years, to share what they had done with their previous grants. One school used its $1,000 Wells Fargo grant last year to create a program to develop good behavior. Another used its grant last year to buy school supplies and backpacks for all of its students.  One school used its previous grant to help upgrade equipment in every classroom. Another put the money in its emergency fund, which it taps whenever a student needs clothes or medications.

Founded in 1852, Wells Fargo has repeatedly been named one of the most generous firms in the nation. Education is one of the primary focus areas of its corporate giving. Wells Fargo employs more than 650 team members in Clark County.

Pictured:   Wells Fargo’s Camas bank manager Cristian Dragos presents a $1,000 ceremonial check to Principal Laura Bolt of Hathaway Elementary School in Washougal.

 

Camas Washougal Rotary Donates Dictionaries to 3rd Graders

All third graders in Washougal School District received a dictionary this week, thanks to a partnership between Columbia Credit Union and the Camas Washougal Rotary Club.  Shown in the photo are Superintendent Dawn Tarzian, presenting a dictionary to Cape Horn-Skye 3rd grader Emily Crabtree.

Watercare Industrial Services Student Achievement Highlight

 Katelyn Wright

 A gifted musician, WHS senior Katelyn Wright plays the euphonium in Wind Ensemble and Pep Band.  This talented young woman, one of the best in the region, is extremely committed and never misses a performance of any kind.  Katie traveled to France and Spain with the Spanish Club this summer, gaining a much larger view of the world.  Katie also plays goalie on the varsity soccer team.  Because she pushes herself to excellence in all she pursues, Katie will continue to experience life to the fullest and make a positive impact wherever life’s road takes her.

 Madeline Down

 Focused, organized, and a skilled time manager, WHS Senior Madeline Down is both an excellent student and an exceptional student leader.  As senior class president Maddie demonstrates great communication skills and the ability to get others involved.  Setting the example for others, Maddie will quietly come and do whatever is needed to accomplish the task at hand.  This highly motivated young woman is also a musician and athlete.  Maddie will do great things in her life professionally and within her community.  We are very proud of Maddie Down, who she is and who she will become.

Isaac Bischoff

WHS senior Isaac Bischoff is a highly motivated student who excels both academically and socially.  Isaac consistently displays responsible leadership skills that make him a positive role model for his peers.  Talented, pleasant and hardworking, this young man plays alto sax in the Wind Ensemble and Pep Band.  To round out the picture, Isaac is also a great basketball player.  We expect Isaac to accomplish the goals he sets for himself in the future.

WHS Choir X-Tet Group Holiday Performances Scheduled

Washougal High School's X-Tet choir group has a very busy holiday performance schedule.  Members of this student group dress as Dickens Carolers and will be singing holiday songs at events starting November 19th at the WHS Holiday Marketplace Bazaar, the Grotto Festival of Lights, Camas Hometown Holiday celebration,  and the Washougal Tree Lighting ceremony.  See below for a full list of their engagements.



Nov. 19     WHS Holiday Bazaar
9:00-11:00am    WHS Commons

Nov. 30    Grotto Festival of Lights
5:15pm    NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
http://www.thegrotto.org/christmas/

Dec. 2    Camas Hometown Holidays
6:30pm    Downtown Camas

Dec. 3    Christmas Ships at the Port of Camas/Washougal
7:00pm    Port of Camas/Washougal

Dec. 3    Christmas Ships at the Puffin Café
7:40-8:10 PM    Puffin Café,
http://www.puffincafe.com

Dec. 6    Brighton Enterprises Christmas dinner
7:00-8:00 PM    Vancouver Episcopal Church

Dec. 9    Washougal Tree Lighting Ceremony
5-6 PM    Downtown Washougal

Dec. 9    Orchard Hills Country Club
7:00 PM   

Dec. 10    Lacamas Swim & Sport Bazaar
10-11 AM   

Dec. 10    City of Vancouver Bazaar
12:30 - 1:30 PM    Marshall Community
Center, Vancouver

Dec. 12    WHS Choir Concert
7:00 PM    Washburn Performing Arts Center

Dec. 13    Washougal Lions Club Dinner
7:00-7:30 PM    Orchard Hills Country Club

Dec. 14    East County Fire & Rescue Holiday Party
6-6:30 PM    Fern Prarie Fire House

Dec. 14    Hathaway "Cookies with Santa" event
7:00-8:00 PM    Hathaway Elementary

Dec. 15    Blue Note Café    7:00pm    Washburn Performing Arts Center

Dec. 19    AMD/Dorenbecher Fundraiser
12:00 - 1:00 PM    Downtown Portland

Rotary Scholar of the Month for October: Erin Locke

Erin Locke was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for October 2011.  Erin is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a 3.892 GPA.  Erin’s Spanish teacher, Brian Eggleston says she “is a student with extraordinary talent in language learning” and adds that she has “a very positive attitude and an eagerness to take part in whatever we do in class.”  Biology teacher Pauline Rule says “Erin is outgoing, a hard worker, and a team player.”  She is described by Band teacher Kelly Ritter as “an overall fantastic kid” and a “great musician, hard worker, and active in all the arts.”  Erin is the daughter of Melvin and Cheryl Locke.   

Congratulations Erin Locke!

Cape Horn-Skye Families Raise Funds for Veterans

Families at Cape Horn-Skye raised $1,148.67 for American Legion Post #122.  The American Legion will use the money to purchase turkeys, potatoes and other staples for area families at Christmas. DeeAnn Ferguson (Far left) and Cape Horn-Skye Principal Mary Lou Woody (4th from left) presented the check to the American Legion members at the school's Veterans Day assembly on November 10, 2011.

Artwork from Excelsior High School Featured at Los Dos Restaurant

Masks and poetry created by Excelsior High School students is being featured at Los Dos Mexican Restaurant at 701 E St in Washougal.  Students from EHS teacher Ali Miller's classroom created plaster masks as part of a creative writing assignment.  The students designed and painted the masks, and then wrote poetry to help interpret or explain their choice in the design.

Show are masks created by students Emily Quist, Tristan Collins, Travis Hibbs, Carl Niskanen and Jon Colligan.