Volume 36 • Number 4 • Sprague High School June 2007

SPRAGUE GRADS IN THE NEWSAcademic Honor for Wrestler WhiteheadApril 6, 2011; Walnut Creek, Calif. – Cal State Fullerton redshirt freshman, Bryce Whitehead, has been selected to the Pac-10 Wrestling All-Academic Team for 2010-11.

The 165-pounder from Sprague High School in Salem, Oregon, earned second-team honors for his work in the classroom and on the mat. He is a mechanical engineering major with a 3.19 overall grade-point average. He had an 8-12 record at 165 pounds while going 0-4 at 174 this season.

Kunkle-Alumbaugh Meets US PresidentMy name is Tawny Alumbaugh and my son Garrett Kunkle-Alumbaugh is a 2008 graduate of Sprauge High School. He joined the Active duty ARMY when he was 20 years old. He went to basic training at Ft Jackson SC in January 2010. He excelled at the physical training and running and was put on a special running team. He scored very well at the shooting range and tactical operations. He was singled out by several of his Seargents and Commander and asked to reconsider his MOS (Engineer Equipment Repairer). They thought he would be very good and valuable as front line infintry. He told them, “no my mom would kill me.” He also wanted a skill he could use outside the military if he didn’t end up liking it. He went onto AIT school in Missouri at Ft Leonardwood.

After training he was assigned to Ft Campbell Kentucky. Garrett is an E3 Engineer Equipment Repairer. Upon arriving at his base he was notified that his unit was already deployed to Afghanistan. Garrett deployed in September 2010 to join his unit. He was stationed at Salerno Forward Operating Base in the Khost Province. It was on the Pakistan boarder not to far from where Osama Bin Laden was killed by the Navy Seals from his base at Ft Campbell.

On Friday May 6th my husband Cory received a text message from Garrett stating that the President was there and to watch TV because he thought he might be on it. Garrett said he and a friend were walking around the auditorium and someone from the President’s secret service asked them if they would like to stand next to the President as he gave his speech!

By the time I left work I had tons of picture and text messages about Garrett standing right next to the podium while Vice President Biden gave his speech. Garrett was directly to the left of the podium with no one in front of him. When President Obama took over the podium Biden stood right in front of Garrett. After the speeches Garrett was able to shake hands with the President and he thanked him for his service in the United States ARMY. Garrett’s family; Cory (dad), Tawny (mom) and Madison (sister) live in South Salem.

Volume 39 • Number 7 • Sprague High School May-June 2011

Principal’s Message . . . . 2

Honor Society Induction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Summer Construction Bond Work . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Olyanne Dance Team . . 3

Oly Hoop Camp . . . . . . . 3

Little Olys Preschool . . . 4

Senior Scoop . . . . . . . . 5-7

Senior Grad Party . . . . . . 8

Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2011 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Oly Luau . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Important Dates for 2011-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

http://theobamadiary.com/2011/05/06/

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPALDear Sprague Students and Parents,It is hard to believe that it is already May. Students have forecasted for their classes for next year, our spring sports teams are finishing their seasons and many of our performing arts programs are preparing for their state and end of the year performances. Everyone is busy trying to finish the year strong. The hustle and bustle of spring is here.It gives me great pleasure to inform you that we are doing great work in the classroom. Our preliminary test scores are fantastic. Because of great focus of our staff and students, as of the end of last week, 92 percent of our Juniors have met or exceeded the state benchmark in Reading, 81 percent in Writing, 78 percent in Math and Science. These are great accomplishments for the Sprague Staff and Students. As we finish strong, we hope to see these great numbers improve.I would like to thank our students, staff, and parents for partnering to make the 2010-2011 school year a positive one. Respectfully,

Curtiss J. Scholl , Principal, Sprague High School

Jake AndresenAudrey AprilliaElaina AtkinArmando Barrera RubioTaylor BlevinsKanissa BrownSally CasebeerCaitlin CecilAnita ChowCaitlin Churchill Jordan ClaussenMarissa CrenshawRaquel DeinesEmma DowSarah DuhartKelsey FinicleBenjamin FooteSage FreeburgBrandon GriffinKeziah Grindeland

Rachel GrishamCarson HannibalAshley HemmertThomas HoffmanConnor JamesBethany JohnsonJaspreet KaurTyler KeagleToby Kim Mariah KrauseLiam KuceyAlyssia KuenziValentina KucherAlexandra LianopolousStacie LienGeoff MaggiSaurabh MahajanDeirdre McAteerHannah MeadorTaylor Medley

Sara MelowBrooke MischkotKarissa MillerEmily MurrellMegan PaulissenKarolina PoliakovSamantha RamerSydney RamerKate RosenMatthew RussonAnastasia RuvimovaSummersby SachsMethi SatyanarayanaMahealani SchreindorferTristin SorensonCourtney StinsonEmma SurgeonSara UselmanMckenzie Zuleger

Honor Society InductionsThe Honor Society Induction Dessert was held Monday April 25th in the library. Congratulations go out to the newly inducted members of Sprague’s Chapter National Honor Society. These students have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 as well as taking challenging coursework with a required number of courses from the OSAA or OUS approved list. Each junior is responsible for performing 40 hours of community service before next year’s graduation.

Construction Bond Work This SummerThis summer, construction projects funded by the 2008, $242.1 million construction bond will continue at many schools in our district, including Sprague High School. Numerous schools will receive repairs ranging from roof replacements to new tile floors and everything in between.

The projects planned for Sprague this summer are improvements to the HVAC system and electrical work. The construction period may cause some inconvenience, but the improvement is certainly worthwhile. There could be some disruptions to activities at our school while construction is in progress, however our office will remain open. Eleven other schools in the district will undergo extensive work and will be closed for the summer to accommodate repairs.

In November 2008, Salem and Keizer citizens supported a $242.1 million construction bond to provide repairs, renovations and new school construction to address facility maintenance needs, overcrowding and population growth. Bond funds are dedicated funds and can only be used for projects associated with the 2008 bond measure. Bond funds cannot be used for school operations.

Thanks to the community’s support of the bond, schools will provide a safer, healthier and less crowded learning environment for students. Bond construction also provides an important investment in our community by providing employment through construction. For more information about planned projects or the bond, please visit the district website at www.salemkeizer.org/content/bond-updates.

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Sprague Olyanne Dance Team Completes Successful SeasonThe Sprague Olyanne Dance Team completed a successful fall season on December 11 by qualifying two routines for the fall state championships. In addition, five dancers qualified for the individual drill down competition at the championships.

During the fall season, the Olyannes competed 11 times in four dance styles (jazz, lyrical, hip hop and novelty) and placed in the top three in their division 6 times. Performances were also presented at school assemblies and football halftimes.

The Olyannes kicked off their winter season by hosting a competition for dance teams from middle and elementary school teams on January 15. Over 500 spectators were in attendance. On February 26, the Olyannes hosted a high school competition for 14 dance teams from around the state. The Olyannes performed exhibitions at this competition with the Sprague boys team, the Olyandys, and with their dads for the traditional Dad-Daughter dance.

The Olyannes competed at three competitions during the winter dance season earning first place honors twice. During this time, the team achieved qualifying scores for the final round at the OSAA State Dance Championships. Additional performances at basketball halftimes kept the team busy.

The Olyannes performed at the Trailblazer basketball game in the Rose Garden on March 15 and competed in the 6A small division of the State Dance Championships on March 16 and 17 at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland. Senior Brianne Reyna was one of only 15 dancers selected for All State honors at the championships. The conclusion of the state competition marked an exciting finale for the 2010-11 dance team season.

The team is coached by Vernita Reyna. For more information including audition details for the 2011-12 team, visit the team web page that can be accessed through the Sprague High School website (select Dance Team under the Athletic Home section).

OLY HOOP CAMP June 20th - 23rdThe Sprague High School Boys Basketball program will host their annual summer hoop camp for boys’ grades 2nd - 8th grade (for the 2011-2012 school year). Camp runs June 20th - 23rd from 9am - 12pm. The Camp is run by Coach BJ Dobrkovsky, the rest of the coaching staff, and the Sprague High School Boys Players. Cost for the camp is $50 for early registration and $60 to register at the door, cost includes a t-shirt. For more information contact Coach BJ Dobrkovsky at 503-399-3261 or go to https://sites.google.com/site/spraguehoops/camps-clinics to print off a registration form.

Go Olys! Go Olys!

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Little Olys PreschoolBy Olivia ZuercherDo you know who the youngest Olympians at Sprague High School are? They are the 3, 4 and 5 year old children who attend Little Olys Preschool two days a week! For high school students interested in teaching, counseling, psychology or any profession working with children and families, Teaching Young Children is the perfect class!

During these last two years in the Little Olys Preschool, I have been able to work with children while learning about child development. My involvement with the Teaching Young Children class has prepared me for a future career in education. We cover a wide range of topics, while exploring different themes and activities that allow children and high schoolers to learn together. There are four classes students may take which include Developing Child and Teaching Young Children I-III. These classes begin with learning about the development of infants and eventually can lead to internships, portfolios, and even jobs. Erika Wright, a junior and head teacher at Little Olys Preschool, now works at Bud to Blossom due to her time with the preschool program. The experiences I have gained have given me not only the training for working with children, but also helpful skills such as curriculum planning. The memories from Little Olys Preschool are highly beneficial and everlasting!

My Internship at Schirle Elementary School by Jillana KuceyThis year I got the opportunity to intern with my fourth grade teacher, Mrs. Mollerstuen. Although I really enjoyed the preschool program, I wanted some experience with different ages of children. My main task has been one on one with a student who has trouble reading. I have seen a lot of improvement in just a short time! I have also planned activities for their Oregon Trail unit and prepared a bulletin board. It really shows the teaching environment and other jobs in the school.

Addison and Paige enjoy expressing their creativity!

Jillana Kucey leads a science experiment with the children.

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SENIOR SCOOPPRANKS/SENIOR BEHAVIOR: NO AUTHORIZED SENIOR SKIP DAYS!The Salem-Keizer School District permits seniors to graduate early (June 10) while other students continue through June 15. Because of this, there are no authorized senior skip days! It is also important to remember that violations of school rules, including pranks, may result in a student not being able to participate in the graduation ceremony. The joy of graduation could be lost if a student chooses to engage in inappropriate behavior.

Seniors will participate in awareness discussions designed to prevent anyone from losing his/her privilege to graduate and participate in the special final activities. Our desire is to make certain every senior in the Sprague family enjoys a wonderful and memorable graduation.

Any student engaged in a senior prank that damages property, degrades the reputation of an individual and/or Sprague High School will be criminally charged and will not be allowed to walk with their class in the graduation ceremonies. This includes “BOOYAH” hill.

STUDENTS UNDER THE INFLUENCEAny senior participating in graduation activities found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs which includes the prom, senior banquet, graduation practice and the graduation ceremony will forfeit participation in any remaining activities and will be criminally charged and subject to District discipline and procedures. All students are expected to conduct themselves with pride and celebrate the occasion appropriately.

SENIOR FINALSSenior finals are June 7th and 8th during regularly scheduled class times. Most teachers of seniors will be giving a final exam in their classes.

SENIOR BANQUET FOR SENIOR STUDENTS ONLYThe Spinning Room at Mission Mill is the site of the Class of 2011 Senior Banquet on June 7 @ 6:00pm. Tickets will be sold during both lunches on the stage in the Commons. Cost is $10.00. Please wear nice attire to this event: dresses or pant outfits for girls and collared shirts and nice slacks for guys. The evening includes dinner, a class slide show and the senior superlative awards presentation. The evening also includes a few senior speeches and performances (music and choral—as yet to be determined).

All seniors should plan on attending. If the price of a ticket prevents you from coming or if you would like to make a donation to pay for a senior banquet ticket, contact Mrs. Melinda Kleinman, 503-399-3261

Help us Avoid Overlooking Someone!Is it possible your senior is receiving an award (scholarship, merit award, etc.) and has not notified Mrs. Arnold? Please call 503-399-3261 between 8:00 am and 3:30 PM if you have award information. This information is needed for the graduation program as well as the Beyond Sprague tallies.

SENIOR AWARDS ASSEMBLYParents: You are invited to attend the Senior Awards Assembly on June 9.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES ➤ May 21, Prom @ Deepwood

Estates, 8:00pm-11:00pm ➤ June 3, Oly Luau – come enjoy

your final all school activity! ➤ June 7, Senior Banquet @

Mission Mill, 6:00pm ➤ June 9, Senior Assembly @

Sprague, 9:15am ➤ June 10, Graduation, Sprague

Stadium, 7:00pm ➤ June 10, Senior all night party

at South Salem Courthouse 10:30pm to 4:30am

Buy your ticket to the all night

graduation party!GRADUATION

REQUIREMENTSDue to District policy all students are required to have met all graduation requirements (24 full credits of required course work and pass all Career Related Learning Standards) in order to both walk and receive their diploma. Letters were mailed to parents of seniors who have not completed the CRLS to date. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 503-399-3261.

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SENIOR SCOOPAP Exams May 2 through May 13

GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTSGraduation Announcements have already been distributed. If you have not received ordered announcements or have questions, please call Jostens at 503-723-8006.

All fines and fees must be cleared and career related learning papers completed BEFORE you will be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies.

MANDATORY GRADUATION PRACTICEGraduation practice begins at 8:30am sharp on Friday, June 10 in the Sprague Stadium. You must be in the stadium when the gates open at 8:00am-the gates will close promptly at 8:15am. Attendance at rehearsal is required for all graduating seniors participating in the commencement ceremony.

PARKING, SEATING AND OTHER INFORMATIONHANDICAPPED PARKING PERMITS FOR GRADUATIONIn addition to the designated handicapped parking spaces on campus, we will reserve our South lot for this purpose. Those wishing to access this area must have a DMV issued handicap permit. There are approximately 80 spaces that will be used on a first come-first serve basis.

SeatingStaging and Seating in the Stadium will be set up to face towards the Home-side of the bleachers.

SPECIAL NOTES ABOUT GRADUATIONCAPS AND GOWNS AND PROTOCOLWhat to Wear:The recommended apparel worn under the gown is:

Men: Light-colored shirts and a tie. Do not wear a suit coat!

Women: Lightweight clothing. We are on field turf in the Stadium. Do not wear high heels. The white collar included with the gown will not be worn.

Correct Positioning of Cap:The long point of the cap goes at the back and the short point is centered on the forehead with the mortarboard level (not tilted). The cap is never removed during any part of the ceremony. The tassel is pinned on the right side of the cap.

REMEMBERGowns should be ironed, if wrinkled.

No adornments (flowers, jewelry, pins, etc.) may be worn on the outside of caps

and gowns. Sunglasses may not be worn. The cords are

passed through the loop in the back of the gown, and then hang

over the shoulders in front. Members of NHS will wear stoles at graduation; no other honorary stoles

or cords will be allowed at graduation, but may be worn to Senior Assembly. The gowns do not need to

be returned.

GRADUATION EXPECTATIONSBefore entering the stadium, students gather and enter through the Commons veranda entrance. Only students with their caps and gowns are allowed in the Commons. Please do not bring purses, cell phones, or other personal items as we cannot be responsible for storing these during the ceremony. Toys, sunglasses and questionable items will be confiscated. Parents, friends and siblings are not allowed in the Commons.

DIPLOMASDiploma covers will be handed out the night of graduation. Diplomas will be available beginning Monday, June 27, in the Student Center. Diplomas WILL NOT be mailed home and will remain in the office until they are picked up.

VIDEOS/CAMERASCCTV will be taping the graduation in its entirety which will be aired on Channel 22.

GRADUATION PHOTOSPlease do not come on the field (or crowd the aisles between seats) during the graduation ceremony to take pictures. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Professional photographers will be taking photos as students receive their diplomas. Proofs can be viewed online with the option to purchase. Details will be posted in the Commencement program.

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SENIOR SCOOP

Congratulations! You’re FINA11Y

graduating!Don’t forget to purchase your FINA11Y T-Shirt – available in the Oly Lounge for $10.

TRANSCRIPTS/8TH SEMESTER TRANSCRIPTSFinal transcripts are needed to send to state and private schools to prove high school completion. No transcripts will be distributed to students with fines or fees. To have your 8th semester transcript sent to the college of your choice, submit a request form, and a legal-sized envelope along with a $1.00 shipping/handling fee for each transcript you are requesting to the counseling secretary.

Request your final transcript be sent to the college you will be attending.

CONTINUING ON TO COLLEGE? ATTENDANCE STILL COUNTS!!In recent years, some seniors were given “academic probation” beginning their freshman year in college due to poor attendance and grades as indicated by their final semester grades. Please make sure to continue attending your classes on time.

College to do’s: ➤ Sign and return financial award

letters. ➤ Apply for a dorm; check out all

the options available to you – there are a lot!

➤ Report college attending and scholarship information to the CRIC.

Reality check: You are now an adult and are graduating! And will be entering the job market…What do you want? A job with decent pay? Health care benefits? 401K-plan? The reality is college or some other specialized training is what usually gives you this. Another reality is that college is becoming the new job minimum requirement. The statistics are, those with a college degree make more and have a lower rate of unemployment. College pays. A national study found that people with a 4-year degree earn over $1 million more over their lifetime than those who choose not to go to college. Can you afford that? Think college now.

It’s not too late: ➤ To consider what you want to do

for a career. Use CIS to give you career ideas. A “personality career test” is found under Exploration under Occupation Sort on the home page. This will give you a list of careers that you may enjoy based on the information you give about yourself. From here you can link your career ideas to specific colleges or other types of training. You can access CIS through any computer with internet access or you can use a computer in the CRIC or library.

➤ To consider college, technical school, trade school, vocational school. Use CIS to link your career ideas to college, or other types of training. Remember Chemeketa offers career training too. Remember the CRIC and counselors are here to help you…Don’t settle for less! Education and training are essential to a good paying job with benefits.

➤ To apply for scholarships! Many small universities are still offering scholarships. CIS has a great scholarship search engine under Exploration under Financial Aid Sort on the home page. Community college is always an affordable and practical way to start

your four year degree.

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DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE

GRADUATION PARTY FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2011 10 PM - 4 AM COURTHOUSE ATHLETIC CLUB 2795 RIVER ROAD SOUTH

Please make checks payable to SPRAGUE SENIOR PARTY, 2011. Please deliver this form and check to the Sprague Office or mail to the bolded address at the bottom of this flyer.

Name(s): ________________________________! Name of Student: __________________________

Email: _____________________ Phone: __________________ Address: ______________________

My tax deductible donation is: $ ____________________ [ ] Business Donation [ ] Personal Donation

I would like to help with the following: [ ] Work a shift during the party [ ] Decorating and Set Up[ ] Work Parties! [ ] Security (Parking lot)! [ ] Clean Up !! [ ] Willing to help wherever needed

Sprague High School Grad Night - June 10, 2011A Drug & Alcohol Free Graduation Party

SPRAGUE GRAD NIGHT COMMITTEE - 2373 KUEBLER BLVD SE * SALEM * OREGON * 97302 503-399-3261

Food!Games!Fun!

*Prizes! Activities include: Swimming, athletic games, Casino, Buffet table, Door Prizes,, Dj, Bungee Run, Grand Prize Raffle and more... it’s all free, once in the door.

Donations make this

party

Roll!

DONATIONS are what make this party happen! Please help us make it a fantastic night to remember for our graduates!This event costs about $50 per student to host, and is entirely funded by parents and generous donations from our business community. Please consider making a personal or business tax deductible donation and/or donate door prizes.

ACT NOW! Make a donation of $50 or more by April 1st and your Graduate will receive a ticket to the party ($20 value) plus an extra $15,000.00 in casino “cash” and two Grand Prize raffle tickets. Donations of $50 and above received between April 1st and May 15th will receive a ticket to the party, $10,000 in extra casino cash and two Grand Prize raffle tickets, and those received between May 16th and June 7th will receive $5,000 in extra casino cash and a Grand Prize raffle ticket. Each $20 ticket can be purchased at any time and your student will receive $35,000 in Casino Cash. Casino Cash is used to enter drawings for the big casino prizes. *Student must be present to win prizes.

(SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR)

A SPECIAL THANKS to those families who have already made generous donations!Your canceled check and an emailed receipt will be your receipts for tax purposes. Please remember to include your email on the form. Thanks.

If you are interested in helping or have questions, please contact Kirsten Collins at 503-375-2975 or email randkcoll@gmail.com

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Oly Pageant Recap This year’s Oly Pageant Coordinators and Contestants hosted a night filled with laughter, tears, and giving. We want to thank the wonderful Salem community, parents, family, friends, staff, and fellow students for coming out and making this

such a great event. We are confident Jordan Giza’s synchronized swimming talent will not be soon forgotten. Sarah Kleinman’s stand-up comedy act still manages to keep some of us laughing. If you were like me, I was singing Bridget Caldwell’s “Taylor the Latte Boy” weeks after the performance. All of our talents were great, but ultimately we had to crown two winners. Grant Lemons and Theresa Carey were this year’s 2010-2011 Mr. and Ms. Olympian! All thirteen students worked hard to raise close to $25,000 that will directly benefit Doernbecher’s Children Hospital. We wanted to give a special thanks to Mrs. Sarah Bucholz, math teacher, for advising our students through this wonderful event. Additionally, this event would not have happened without our student coordinators- Alyssa Eckdahl and Tori Simenic. Finally, we left the night in tears when we watched Jilynne Vettrus cut off her locks for Locks of Love. Thank you also to our contestants: Jordan Giza, Anthony Martinez, Brad Dillingham, Miles Wilson, Bryce Williams, Grant Lemons, Bridget Caldwell, Theresa Carey, Jillyne Vettrus, Hannah Walton, and Sarah Kleinman.

Sprague ActivitiesProm2011

SecretGardenHistoricDeepwoodEstates

7:30-11:00pmhttp://spragueprom.soup.io/

“If I had a rose for every time I thought of you, I'd walk through a garden forever.”- Anonymous

Tickets for Sprague High School’s “Secret Garden” Prom go on sale on Monday, May 9th. They can be purchased before and after school and during both lunches. The Junior Class is proud to feature an exciting and magical prom at an outdoor location at the Historic Deepwod Estates. Prom will run from 7:30pm-11:00pm. Guest passes are NOW available and MUST be turned in no later than Thursday, May 19th at 3:00pm to the attendance office. If you fail to turn this in on time, your date will not be allowed to attend. Please check out our Prom blog on the activities website by going to the hompage and clicking on the activities link on the left hand side of the homepage!  The link has also been included above. Photography by Erich McVey will also be featured. The Sophomore class plans on serving the Juniors and Seniors by escorting Prom guests with umbrellas, as they walk beneath the twinkling lights in the beautiful gardens of Deepwood. There will also be a decadent candy buffet and other fascinating surprises. You will not want to miss out on this prom. This one will be talked about for years to come! We cannot wait to see you there! Please see Mrs. Fisher if you have any questions!

A C T I V I T I E S

Tickets for Sprague High School’s “Secret Garden” Prom go on sale on Monday, May 9th. They can be purchased before and after

school and during both lunches. The Junior Class is proud to feature an exciting and magical prom at an outdoor location at the Historic Deepwod Estates. Prom will run from 7:30pm-11:00pm. Guest passes are NOW available and MUST be turned in no later than Thursday, May 19th at 3:00pm to the attendance office. If you fail to turn this in on time, your date will not be allowed to attend. Please check out our Prom blog on the activities website by going to the hompage and clicking on the activities link on the left hand side of the homepage!   The link has also been included above. Photography by Erich McVey will also be

featured. The So p h o m o re class plans on serving the Juniors and Seniors by escorting Prom guests with umbrellas, as they walk beneath the twinkling lights in the beautiful gardens of Deepwood. There will also be a decadent candy buffet and other fascinating surprises. You will not want to miss out on this prom. This one will be talked about for years to come! We cannot wait to see you there! Please see Mrs. Fisher if you have any questions!

PROM 2011

Secret GardenHistoric Deepwood Estates

May 20 • 7:30pm–11:00pm • http://spragueprom.soup.io

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S p r a g u e S p o r t sSprague High School Athletics and Boosters to

Honor 2011 Hall of Fame InducteesThis years inductees will be honored during the annual Oly Auction Benefit Fundraiser scheduled for May 7th at 5pm at the Salem Conference Center. The 2011 inductees include:

Bill Swancutt - A 2001 Sprague graduate, Bill led the Olys to a 2nd place finish in football in 1999 before attending Oregon State University. A significant contributor to the resurgence of the Beaver football program as a four year starter, Bill was named to the All Pac-10 team three consecutive season and capping his storied Beaver career when he was named Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year in 2004. Still the Beavers all time leader in tackles for loss, sacks and forced fumbles, Bill was drafted by the NFL's Detroit Lions in 200 5, eventually playing for the Oakland Raiders and Baltimore Ravens during his NFL career.

Julie cavanaugh - A 1987 Sprague High School graduate, Julie was a four year starter for the Olys softball team and a First Team All Valley League Goalkeeper in soccer. Julie was also named to the Oregon All-State team for three consecutive seasons as a softball player before attending the U of O where she was a two time All-American and 2006 University of Oregon Hall of Fame inductee. Still listed as the Ducks all time leader in hits, Julie also played professional softball for the Akron Pacers and participated on the U.S. Olympic Developmental Team in 1994.

Brent Patera - A 1985 Oly alumnus, Brent starred in Track and Football for the Olys earning four letters in track and two in football. A first team All-Valley League football player, Brent was also a two time state champion in track, setting the OSAA state discus record of 197-11 during his tenure. While Brent_s OSAA discus record stood until May, 2009, his OSAA State Championship Meet record still stands today. Attending BYU, Brent went on to star as a Western Athletic Conference champion three times, and a two time NCAA All-American. Brent culminated his career by placing 10th at the U.S. Olympic Trials in 1992.

coralie roSe - Sprague High School's first Dance and Drill Team Coach, Coach Rose led the Olyannes from 1978-2003, gathering fourteen state tournament trophies for her beloved Olys during her tenure as coach. Leading Sprague to the 1982

State Dance and Drill Championship and six second place finishes, Coach Rose was honored twice as Oregon Dance and Drill Coach of the Year in 1983 and 1999, and was honored with the Oregon Dance and Drill Special Recognition Award in 1995 for her many years of service to Dance teams across the State of Oregon. Coralie also served as president of the Oregon Dance and Drill Association during the 1990-91 school year and was recognized for her efforts by the University of Oregon with their "Friends of Education" award in 2003.

gunnar gaBrielSon - Coach Gabrielson taught social studies at Sprague High School from 1980-2009 during which time he coached softball, basketball and soccer for the Olys. The schools first girls soccer coach, Gunnar's legacy on the softball diamond is legendary amongst the ranks of Oly faithful. As Head Softball Coach from 1984-1999 Coach Gabrielson led the Olys to eight Valley League Championships and three top three finishes in state competition (5th in 1989, 4th in 1992, 2nd in 1994) earning a career .735 winning percentage (308-111 overall) and achieving fifteen consecutive OSAA playoff appearances along the way. Gunnar also coached Ice Hockey and Football during his illustrious coaching career.

1995 State chamPionShiP BaSeBall team - The Olys 1995 State Championship Baseball team was led by Head Coach Bill Baumgartner (1995 Oregon Baseball Coach of the Year) and Assistant coaches Mike Doran, Marc DuBois, Dan Knight, Matt Lydon and Bryan Stevens. Members of this outstanding team included Jeff Baumgartner, Austin Beckett, Aaron Bliss, Todd Bramble, Kevin Edwards, Ryan Hazelbaker, Ted Lange, Mark Maziarz, Brad Ferin, Jason Searle, Seth McCracken, Brian Puter, Aaron Spillman, Ryan Suyama, Scott Tresidder, Jake Underwood, John Wyland and BR Cook. Finishing 26-4 on the season, the Olys defeated West Linn at Civic Stadium 2-1 to clinch their first state title.

The Hall of Fame selectees were inducted during the annual Oly Auction Benefit Fundraiser held on May 7th at the Salem Conference Center.

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ACTIVITIES/ATHLETIC CALENDARMAY1 F/T: Choir Tour to Los Angeles F/T: Orchestra Tour to Los Angeles F/T: OASC Spring Conference F/T: DECA to Nationals2 A Day – Regular Schedule F/T: Orchestra Tour to Los Angeles F/T: DECA to Nationals F/T: OASC Spring Conference AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC Var BGolf CVC District Tourn @ Quail Valley, 10:00am Var GGolf @ Emerald Valley, 12:00Noon JV/Var BBall @ McKay, 4:30pm Fr BBall vs McKay, 4:30pm JV/Var SBall vs McKay, 4:30pm3 B Day – Regular Schedule F/T: Orchestra Tour to Los Angeles F/T: DECA to Nationals AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC F/T: Construction Day, 9:15am Var BGolf CVC District Tourn @ Quail Valley, 10:00am Var BTen vs N Salem, 3:30pm Var GTen @ N Salem, 3:30pm JV/Var BBall @ N Salem, 4:30pm Fr BBall vs N Salem, 4:30pm JV/Var SBall vs N Salem, 4:30pm4 A Day – Regular Schedule F/T: Orchestra Tour to Los Angeles F/T: DECA to Nationals AP Exams, 7:50 am, Library/CRIC Var Track @ N Salem, 3:15pm5 B Day – Regular Schedule AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC Var BTen @ McKay, 3:30pm Var GTen vs McKay, 3:30pm MS Track Meet @ Sprague, 4:00pm JV/Var BBall vs W Salem, 4:30pm Fr BBall @ W Salem, 4:30pm JV/Var SBall @ W Salem, 4:30pm6 A Day – Assembly Schedule AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC JV Track Districts @ McNary, 2:00pm7 F/T: OSAA State Choir Championships SATs @ McKay & West Salem JV BTen, TBD Oly Auction/Hall of Fame Banquet, Convention

Center, 7:00pm9 B Day – Regular Schedule STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC Var GGolf CVC District Tourn @ Emerald Valley, 11:00am Booster Club Mtg, 7:00pm, Oly Forum10 A Day – Regular Schedule STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC Var GGolf CVC District Tourn @ Emerald Valley, 11:00am JV/Var BBall @ McNary, 4:30pm

Fr BBall vs McNary, 4:30pm JV/Var SBall vs McNary, 4:30pm11 B Day – Regular Schedule STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC Var BTen @ CVC Championships, Salem Tennis/

Swim, 8:00am Var GTen @ CVC Championships @ Redmond12 A Day – Regular Schedule AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC Var Track @ CVC District Championships, 4:00pm JV/Var BBall vs S Salem, 4:30pm Fr Baseball @ S Salem, 4:30pm JV/Var SBall @ S Salem, 4:30pm Orchestra Board Mtg, Library, 7:00pm Band Booster Mtg, Band Rm, 7:00pm13 B Day – Advisory Schedule STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK F/T: Choir @ Best of the NW F/T: Orchestra @ OSAA State Championships AP Exams, 7:50am, Library/CRIC Var BTen/GTen @ CVC Championships, STSC,

8:00am Var Track @ CVC District Track Championships,

4:00pm14 F/T: OSAA State Band Championships16 A Day – Regular Schedule Var BGolf @ OSAA State Tournament (Quail Valley),

TBD Var GGolf @ OSAA State Tournament (Emerald

Valley), TBD Dance Team Parent Mtg, Library, 7:00pm17 B Day – Regular Schedule Var BGolf @ OSAA State Tournament (Quail Valley),

TBD Var GGolf @ OSAA State Tournament (Emerald

Valley), TBD Var BBall Play in Date, TBD Var SBall Play in Date, TBD Orchestra Rehearsal, Main Gym, 4:00pm Dance Auditions, Aux Gym, 7:00pm18 A Day – Regular Schedule Dance Auditions, Aux Gym, 7:00pm19 B Day - Regular Schedule Var Track @ OSAA State Championships, TBD Var BTen @ OSAA State Championships, 8:00am Var GTen @ OSAA State Championships, 8:00am Sprague Area Orchestra Festival, 5:00pm, Main

Gym Dance Auditions, Aux Gym, 7:00pm, 20 A Day – Prom Assembly Schedule Prom Assembly, 9:15am, Main Gym Var Track @ OSAA State Championships, TBD Var B Tennis @ OSAA State Championships, 8:00am Var G Tennis @ OSAA State Championships, 8:00am Dance Auditions, Aux Gym, 7:00pm, 21 F/T: Choir @ NW Vocal Jazz Fest Var Track @ OSAA State Championships, TBD

Var BTen @ OSAA State Championships, 8:00am Var GTen @ OSAA State Championships, 8:00am Prom @ Deepwood Estates, 8:00pm23 B Day – Regular Schedule Var BBall 1st Round OSAA Playoffs Var SBall 1st Round OSAA Playoffs Cheer Try Outs, Aux Gym, 6:00pm, 24 A Day – Regular Schedule Cheer Try Outs, Aux Gym, 6:00pm25 B Day – Regular Schedule Var BBall 2nd Round OSAA Playoffs Var SBall 2nd Round OSAA Playoffs Cheer Try Outs, Aux Gym, 6:00pm26 A Day – Regular Schedule Cheer Try Outs, Aux Gym, 6:00pm26 Band Concert, 7:00pm, Pantheon27 FURLOUGH DAY – NO SCHOOL Var BBall OSAA Quarterfinals Var SBall OSAA Quarterfinals30 FURLOUGH DAY – NO SCHOOL Memorial Day Holiday31 B Day - Regular Schedule Var BBall OSAA Semifinals Var SBall OSAA Semifinals

JUNE1 A Day – Regular Schedule Finale Choir Concert, 6:00pm, Pantheon2 B Day – Regular Schedule Orchestra Summer Concert, 6:00pm, Pantheon3 A Day – Assembly Schedule Oly Luau, 3:30pm4 SATs @ McKay & West Salem HS Var BBall OSAA State Championship Var SBall OSAA State Championship6 B Day – Regular Schedule7 A Day – Regular Schedule Senior Banquet @ Mission Mill, 6:00pm8 B Day - Regular Schedule A Day – Special Assembly Schedule9 Senior Awards Assembly, 9:15am, Sprague Stadium Yearbook Distribution Party, 4:30pm, Rm 11510 B Day – Regular Schedule Graduation Rehearsal, 8:00am, Main Gym 2011 Commencement Ceremony, 7:00pm,

Sprague Stadium Senior Grad Party, 10:00pm, South Salem

Courthouse11 ACT @ Chemeketa, 7:00am13 Finals Schedule – Prds 1-3 Early Dismissal – School Buses Depart @ 1:10pm Booster Club Mtg, 7:00pm, Oly Forum14 Finals Schedule – Prds 4-6 Early Dismissal – School Buses Depart @ 1:10pm15 Finals Schedule – Prds 7-8 Early Dismissal – School Buses Depart @ 1:10pm16 NO SCHOOL – Grading Day

OLY LUAU June 3rd, 2011Sprague High School is proud to present its annual Oly Luau. This will take place on Friday, June 3rd, 2011 immediately following school! We will have the traditional events of Sprague Vs. Staff Basketball, V-Oly Ball, Powder Puff, Tailgate, and then the End of the Year Dance! Remember, the dance is ONLY open to Sprague students. Times will be announced at school. Please see Mrs. Fisher if you have any questions about this! We are

doing pre-sales for shirts. We also have different packages available for the event, so please carefully read the descriptions to see which one best fits you:

The Kama’aina Package is an all-inclusive package that gives you your ticket to the dance, a wristband that will allow you to go to all of the events, dinner, and the 2011 Oly Luau Shirt.  The cost is $15.00 and is available Monday, May 9th through Thursday, May 26th.

The Mele Package includes your ticket to the Dance, Meal, and a Wristband to all of the events.  This will be available Monday, May 9th through Friday, June 3rd and will cost $10.00.

The Kau Kau Package (which in Hawaiian is translated to food) will get you the dinner and the dance.  This costs $8.00 and is available Monday, May 9th until Friday, June 3rd.

If you just want to come to the events, each event costs $1.00 with ASB and $3.00 without.  You can buy these tickets at the entrance of each event.  You may not enter without a wristband or ticket!

We also wanted to extend an invitation to elementary/middle schoolers to come to our events on this afternoon. We cannot have you at the dance, but we want this to be a community event. COME ONE–COME ALL - but get your tickets ahead of time!

Salem-Keizer Public Schools promotes equal opportunity for all individuals without regard to age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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IMPORTANT DATES FOR NEXT YEAR: Registration: 8/23 and 8/24 Freshman Orientation/New Oly Day: 9/6 Fall Conferences: 11/21 and 11/22--Dependent on contract/Furlough Curriculum Night: 3/5/2012 Forecasting Dates: 3/1/2012 and 3/2/2012 –Counselors to Middle

Schools to distribute forescating information 3/26 and 3/27/2012 –Counselors to Middle Schools to collect forecasting requests .