![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)
![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)
Jacob Stoneking, recent WLHS graduate, loses battle to brain cancer
Support offered to students this morning in the office and Media Center
Jacob Stoneking, Class of 2014, passed away yesterday evening. Re-diagnosed with brain cancer this February, Stoneking was told by doctors that there were no medical treatments they could offer.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District’s Flight Team, composed of counselors and other administration, was present at the school this morning. Admin has contacted Stoneking’s relatives to provide immediate support. The team is present this morning to aid students in their coping process.
Stoneking was originally diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009 and endured a bout which ultimately ended in the elimination of his cancer. Unfortunately, he relapsed this past spring.
“Jacob fought a great battle against cancer and I know many [WLHS staff and students] were touched by him,” Lou Bailey, principal, said in an email. “He was an amazing young man who touched me deeply.”
Other WLHS students and staff remember Stoneking as well as preserve his legacy.
“He has a smile a mile wide,” Jennifer Jolly, counselor, said. “That’s what I think of when I think of him.”
Stoneking’s celebration of life will be held Nov. 3 at 11 a.m. at the Willamette Christian Church.
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