![At the bottom of the third inning, the Lions are still scoreless. Rowe stands at home plate, preparing to bat, while Vandenbrink stands off to the side as the next batter up. Despite having the bases loaded, the team was unable to score any runs. “It’s just the beginning of the season. We’re just going to be playing out best by June, [and] that’s where champions are,” Rowe said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_3077-1200x900.jpg)
![All smiles. The group poses for a photo with last year’s book, “This is Our House,” along with their award for third Best in Show. Meikle, who was an Editor-in-Chief for the yearbook last year as well, holds both and stands at the center of the group. “That was an amazing feeling, going and grabbing the third place award,” Meikle said. “All of it paid off. I cried so much over that book, being able to receive [the award] was one of the highlights of my high school career, it was like the coolest thing ever.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/8bookpose_philly-1200x800.jpg)
Right down the hill from school, Market of Choice offers a close by lunch destination. Their many choices include a large create your own salad bar and fresh warm pizza by the slice. They offer delicious house made sandwiches piled high with different meat and cheese combinations. A large sushi bar provides a fresh authentic lunch for someone looking for something a little different. For someone looking for a cheaper snack there are freshly made doughnuts for only 99 cents each. “The food is good and it’s a really nice place to have for the freshmen and sophomore to go to lunch because we don’t have cars and can’t drive anywhere else,” Alexander Kingsborough, sophomore said. While it is not the cheapest place to eat, it is a close and quick stop with many options.
Where: 5639 Hood St
Phone number: (503) 594-2901
Website: marketofchoice.com
