Flashlight magic: January's photo of the month
Written by Rebecca Harburg   
Friday, 16 January 2009
Anyone who works in a darkroom does some chemistry by developing photos, but not all have the kind of intangible chemistry that allows them to say they find photography “relaxing and satisfying,” especially when a photo doesn’t turn out according to plan.
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Basement break-ins continue
Written by Cari Johnson   
Friday, 16 January 2009
Social studies teacher Kevin Alvord points at the surface of his large wooden desk. “There were footprints along here,” he says, describing the recent break-in of his classroom. Within the fi rst semester of this school year, six of the teachers from the north basement of Grant High School have had at least one classroom break-in. All of them have reported stolen property belonging to the Portland Public School District.
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Hooked on Harmonics' dreams for the future
Written by Amanda Lazzeroni   
Thursday, 15 January 2009
Grant High School is well known for its outstanding choir programs such as Royal Blues, Acapella, Gospel choir, Choralaires, Harmonaires and most recently, Hooked on Harmonics, an all boys a cappella group. Making a debut at the Spring Vocal Concert last year, they were a hit and have since performed at the Fall Vocal Concert, Winter Concert, Grant Auction, and One Acts. Senior Celine Bledsoe said, “I love them. They make me want to cry because they’re so good. When they sing ‘Kiss the Girl’ it’s amazing.”
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Toni Hunter: Life after Grant H. S.
Written by Maddi Hanlon-Austin and Annie Kersting   
Thursday, 15 January 2009
On July 4, 2008 at seven minutes to 5 p.m. , long time principal, Toni Hunter, packed her last piece of paper, closed her office door, and left her career at Grant High school behind.
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Bus passes for Grant fall through
Written by Beatrix Zenger   
Thursday, 15 January 2009
It is estimated that all together Portland Public school students spend $4.5 million on bus and rail fares per year. In an effort to make transportation affordable for Portland Public School’s many students, the Multnomah Youth Commission worked to create a program called YouthPass. YouthPass, when fully enacted, will eventually give all PPS students in grades 6-12 free bus passes.
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