Sofia Boru (right) is congratulated by her mom, Paula Moseley, after winning Miss Oregon 2022 (Submitted). Sofia Boru, a special education assistant at McNary High School, was recently crowned United States of America’s Miss Oregon 2022 or USOA Miss Oregon. Her journey to win this title started three years ago[Read More…]
Author: Brooklyn Flint
OAS provides athletic opportunities for all
There are sports out there for every age, gender and level of experience. Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) is a nonprofit organization that focuses on making sports also accessible for people with disabilities. Leah Persichilli, the program director of OAS, started out as a volunteer for the organization about six years[Read More…]
From Michigan to McNary: New band teacher felt school was ‘perfect fit’
Elizabeth Hering comes from across the country to become McNary’s newest band teacher. When COVID-19 hit, many of us changed our lives in different ways, whether it be picking up a new hobby or starting a new job. McNary High School’s new band teacher, Elizabeth Hering, made a more drastic[Read More…]
Scott brings military presence to McNary
There are multiple ways for high schoolers to get more involved with their community, such as volunteering or attending local events. Another option is by joining the National Guard, which can be done by talking to an army recruiter through the student’s school. Jason Scott is one of the army[Read More…]
Sandee Thai Restaurant opens on River Rd.
Sandee Thai Restaurant opened last week on River Road N. The business first started in Silverton by owner Ratana Bany, but Sivaleeporn Hinderlie wanted to open one in Keizer as well. Hinderlie owned two other restaurants in the past but was excited about the opportunity to have a spot in[Read More…]
Students get the opportunity to ‘Play with Clay’
Play with Clay instructor Cindy Crosby gives pointers to student Taya Stovall . Photo by BROOKLYN FLINT of Keizertimes. Normally when people think of a math teacher, they imagine numbers and graphs, but one teacher decided to do something a little different. Cindy Crosby is the instructor for the clay[Read More…]
Local artist debuts Insta art at Keizer Rapids Park
Keizer artist Bella Biondi poses next to her new art creation by the Big Toy at Keizer Rapids Park. Photo by BROOKLYN FLINT of Keizertimes. The Big Toy playground in Keizer Rapids Park says hello to “Insta-art” by local artist, Bella Biondi. Her piece includes butterfly, ladybug, and dragon wings[Read More…]
Farm to Fork brings culinary creativity to McNary
McNary culinary teacher Wendy Bennett gives instructions during the Farm to Fork camp at McNary High School on Friday, Aug. 6. Many people believe that good meals require expensive equipment and lots of training. However, sometimes all you need is a bit of creativity and the right mindset. Gerald Hosler[Read More…]
Pride is more than one month
Even though June (also known as Pride month) is over, that doesn’t mean that Pride is over. I have been out of the closet for a few years now. I was first out as bisexual, but soon realized that I was a lesbian. Although, I didn’t come out as a[Read More…]
Camp program stimulates creativity in students
Cadence Crowder begins working on a film project. Creativity comes and goes all the time, but a summer camp program was able to ignite some of the imagination back into campers for weeks, one clip at a time. The Stop Motion Film Animation class at McNary High School was one[Read More…]