![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)
Red Cross Blood Drive returns to West Linn on Feb. 25.
Ian Mathes, junior looks forward to giving blood during the last West Linn High School blood drive. WLHS students will have the opportunity to save up to three lives by donating blood on Feb. 25.
The Red Cross Blood Drive is providing West Linn High School students the opportunity to save three lives by donating blood on Feb. 25. Students can register to donate in the library or through any of the Red Cross High School team members.
Students who wish to donate must be 17 years-old or 16 with consent from their parents. Students must also weigh 110 lbs. or more. Red Cross also asks that if you are sick or have been lately, to refrain from donating. For more requirements visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements
It is important to be aware of the possible risks that come with donating according to Red Cross. Some students may experience dizziness, headaches, lightheadedness, stomachaches and fatigue as a result there is the possibility of fainting and/or throwing up after or during the donation. To help avoid these symptoms it is recommended to have a good nights sleep the night before and to eat a big healthy meal before donating.
The donation process will take approximately two hours. Afterwards sandwiches, snacks and drinks are provided to students. If your blood is usable (to see what makes blood useable visit http://www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood/what-happens-donated-blood) then it will be used for transfusions for car accident victims, cancer patients, people with blood disorders etc,.
If you meet the requirements and are thinking about donating talk with any of the Red Cross Club members or Nikki Coleman, Red Cross Club adviser. You can find Coleman and Red Cross members throughout the school.
Your donation will support the student journalists of West Linn High School. Your contribution will allow us to continue to produce quality content by purchasing equipment, software, and continuing to host our website on School Newspapers Online (SNO).
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