![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)
Julie McDevitt, science teacher, injured in dirt biking accident
Despite a serious concussion and broken tibia, the WLHS teacher is recovering
Students of Julie McDevitt, science teacher, wrote notes of encouragement after McDevitt’s dirt biking accident. This poster has been adapted for the “West Linn Strong” campaign, which encourages the WLHS community to overcome all challenges.
While on a dirt biking trip this weekend, Julie McDevitt, science teacher, sustained several injuries including a concussion and broken tibia. She was Life Flighted from her location and moved to a hospital in Bend.
McDevitt will have surgery next week for her tibia. Administrators are unsure of how long she will be away from school. Yesterday, husband Shawn McDevitt, science teacher, returned to school and said that McDevitt may visit her classes before Thanksgiving break.
“This staff always rallies to support staff members in cases of personal injuries, accidents and tragedies,” Lou Bailey, principal, said. “I am sure folks will rally to support the McDevitts when they get back home.”
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