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Awards and honors: Counselor honored for work at Franklin; Madison actor makes history; Lincoln cartoonists place in national contest
2/15/2019Raquel Laiz has a new job with Portland Public Schools this school year, but she has been honored for her work at her previous position in the district. Laiz was one of nine counselors around the country to win a Counselors That Change Lives Award.
The award was given by Colleges That Save Lives, an organization that "is dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process." Laiz was honored for her work at Franklin High School, where she served as a counselor for 13 years, the last eight as a college and career counselor.
"Her personalized, energetic approach has made a palpable difference in students’ lives," the CTSL announcement said.
Laiz has moved into a new job in the central office as a business operations analyst with the College of Career Readiness department. In her new role, Laiz supports and develops programs to help students district wide prepare for college and careers.
Madison actor makes history: Eli Rose-White became the first Madison High School student in more than 20 years to place as a finalist in the Oregon Thespian Regional Acting Competition that was held earlier this month at Liberty High School in Hillsboro.
Rose-White, a sophomore, impressed three groups of judges in the solo acting novice category to earn finalist designation, which gained him a berth in the national competition in June in Lincoln, Neb. Madison theatre teacher Zena said the feat was particularly impressive because it came while competing against students who receive private coaching, something Rose-White does not.
Also from PPS, Jaime Fields from Grant was named a showcase qualifier in the solo acting experienced category. That earned her a spot in the State Showcase Auditions in Salem in April.
Lincoln cartoonists place in national contest: Two editorial cartoonists from Lincoln High School placed in the New York Times Student Editorial Cartoon Contest.
Freshman Hadley Steele was a runner-up for her entry titled “Lettuce more deadly than guns.” Sophomore Jade Hall was an honorable mention pick for her untitled piece on school shootings.
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