![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)
Tired of the rain and cold? Head on out to Dairy Queen and munch on some piping hot fries, or enjoy a delicious chicken strip basket, complimented with fries, Texas toast, and gravy. While you are at it, wash down your meal with their famed Blizzards!
Amplifier will be holding a fundraiser in conjunction with the Oregon City Dairy Queen, on 613 JQ Adams Street. The event will be on Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5-7 p.m. All funds from those two hours will be split 50/50 between Dairy Queen and the Amplifier.
Proceeds from this event will go towards publishing multiple issues of the Amplifier.