![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)
Dr. Aaron Downs named Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Jane Stickney retires after 45 years
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District hired Wilsonville High School Principal, Dr. Aaron Downs, as the new Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Jane Stickney, who held the job for 45 years, will retire at the end of the school year. After working in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District for 16 years, Downs is looking forward to starting his new position. Downs previously worked as a West Linn High School coach, teacher and assistant principal before going to Wilsonville. The search for a new principal at Wilsonville will begin immediately.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District hired Wilsonville High School Principal, Dr. Aaron Downs, as the new Assistant Superintendent. Dr. Jane Stickney, who held the job for 45 years, will retire at the end of the school year.
After working in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District for 16 years, Downs is looking forward to starting his new position. Downs previously worked as a West Linn High School coach, teacher and assistant principal before going to Wilsonville.
The search for a new principal at Wilsonville will begin immediately.
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Going from soccer practice, to softball practice and then finally home to practice her trumpet, Brooke McKelvey, senior, is definitely not a lazy person....
