![MORE THAN A GAME. With two diving catches in the outfield, the Lions showed up defensively, aiding in their victory over the Pacers. One catch was made by Atwood, and the other by McGraw. Throughout the game, the Lions knew that it wasn’t just about their victory today. “I think [playing for cancer] makes it bigger than just a game,” McGraw said. “Knowing that you have a bigger impact in this world than just who you are as one person.”](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/I70A1454-1-1200x800.jpg)
![Students in the National Art Honor Society work on the Mount Hood mural on the window of SouthLake Church. The students brought a variety of paints and mixed their own custom colors. “Instead of brushstrokes, we’re doing more dabbing, because it gives [a] better impression of tree foliage, rather than looking like actual brush strokes, because if we’re painting trees, we need it to look like trees,” Crawford said.](https://wlhsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_2397-1200x900.jpg)
Rowing Club continues to grow at West Linn High School
The Rowing club has jumped to popularity in the last two years. Many West Linn students join forces with Lake Oswego teens to participate in Rowing.
Water sports in Oregon are almost unheard of. With a tendency of rain, wind, and cold water, rowing might seem like a surprising sport for many West Linn High School students to participate in.
Graham Pearce, junior, first found out about rowing from his friends. “I never expected it to be so intense. I love the friendships I’ve made and the places we go.” Pearce said. “I get to go spend time with my friends and do a hard workout.”
During the summer, the rowing club had conditioning at 6 a.m. 4 days a week to work towards their goal. Parker Warren, junior, enjoyed the water and loved getting to spend time with his friends.
“I didn’t know I would be so involved with I first joined.” Warren said. My friends supported me to join and I wasn’t expecting to have this much fun.”
In between the tough workouts the athletes get a lot of time to bond and spend time together.
“Our team is like a family and I wouldn’t change that for the world!” Pearce said.
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