Oregon's crisp Hood River apples and pears and delectable berries are prized around the world. Our state's oceans and streams offer fresh salmon, seafood, and other fish; some of the world's best farmland produces hazelnuts, wheat, potatoes and fresh, tender vegetables. Does this sound like what you've grown up expecting to appear in your school cafeteria? No, thought not. Thankfully, Portland schools have a long-term plan to change that. It's starting with food grown in the rich soils of the Willamette Valley.

It's likely that most Grant students have been taught by a student teacher at some point during their time at Grant High School. Those aspiring teachers seem to come and go quickly before students can really get to know them. That's part of what makes student teaching a challenge.

Arcade games beep in the background, and the carpeted floors provide residence for many soda stains and loose popcorn kernels. Nearby, the high school competitors prepare for action. This may not seem like the ideal place for a high school sports team to compete, but then again, this is no ordinary sport. It's bowling.

At two minutes until 10 a.m. in courtroom 15A on Jan. 18, 2008 the Grant Constitution Team began their quest for their fifth state championship in five years. After two-and-a-half hours of competition, the team of 36 seniors won the state title and will compete in the national competition in May.