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Kyle Cannelos

Kyle Cannelos, Co-Current Events Editor

An active and intelligent person, Kyle Cannelos, sophomore, is a person who aspires to achieve greatness. Cannelos enjoys writing about current events and strives to become lawyer and graduate from Stanford Law School. Cannelos enjoys writing especially current event stories.

Having played soccer for eleven years on many different teams, Cannelos likes to stay active. He plays left or right wing and mid-field. Born in Hawaii, Cannelos and his family like to travel there in their free time. They like to try new things like cliff diving, surfing and the most exciting for him, manta ray diving. That spirit of adventure has served him, Cannelos well as he and his family have lived in Chelmsford, England and Maryland. Cannelos now calls West Linn home and he enjoys the school and the people. In his new home he hopes to achieve as much as possible.

“In high school I want to earn as much college credit and take as many AP and honors classes to get the most credit I can,” Cannelos said.

Cannelos strives for greatness and takes classes that will help him reach his future.

“When I graduate I want to be remembered as someone who is a hard worker, someone who is smart and someone who doesn’t quit,” Cannelos said.

Only a sophomore, Cannelos has his whole future planned. He wants to do well in school and be the best person he can be. Cannelos works hard and it will pay off in his future.

 

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World Cup Returns With World Wide Excitement

World Cup Returns With World Wide Excitement

Kyle Cannelos, Current Events Editor
June 13, 2014

The World Cup began yesterday with the opening match between Brazil and Croatia ending in 3-1 a win for Brazil. After Thursday the World Cup will be in full swing of the group stages, which are vital for...

Mechanical Engineering students ride off with two second place trophies

Mechanical Engineering students ride off with two second place trophies

Kyle Cannelos, Current Events Editor
June 4, 2014

The Mechanical Engineering class brought home two-second place trophies from the Oregon Vintage Motorcyclist show in Corvallis—­­­considered one of the largest annual gatherings of vintage motorcycles...

Divergent competes for top spot box office

Divergent competes for top spot box office

Kyle Cannelos
April 22, 2014

The emotional acting and bad character portrayals may have hindered the success of “Divergent.” The film takes place in Chicago in a post-apocalyptic world where society is broken up into five factions,...

West Linn basketball coach wins Coach of the Year for the second consecutive year

Kyle Cannelos
April 22, 2014

A 10-0 league record along with a state championship won Eric Viuhkola, West Linn Basketball Coach, his second consecutive Coach of the Year award. Viuhkola deserved coach of the year, he made the team...

“300: Rise of an Empire” falls flat with terrible directing and acting

“300: Rise of an Empire” falls flat with terrible directing and acting

Kyle Cannelos
April 16, 2014

“300: Rise of an Empire” takes place during the march of King Leonidas and the 300. Xerxes, the ruler of Persia, is manipulated into avenging his father’s death by Artemisia (Eva Green), a Persian...

Mean Street Pizza changes ownership

Kyle Cannelos
April 2, 2014

Mean Street Pizza, which was owned by Ultimate Fighting Championship fighter Chael Sonnen, has recently changed ownership. West Linn resident Terrence Samuel, father of Tyrelle Samuel, agreed to purchase...

The Lobby Club works to make college more affordable

The Lobby Club works to make college more affordable

Kyle Cannelos, Staff writer
March 7, 2014

The Lobby Club a student interest group that works on behalf legislation and initiatives that benefit young people whether it has to do with education or voting issues is working to help high school students...

Most Oscar nominations well deserved

Kyle Cannelos, Current Events Editor
February 26, 2014

Nine movies were nominated as Best Picture for the 86th Academy Awards, but unfortunately many movies and actors were not chosen for Oscar nominations. Tom Hanks was just one of the many who was overlooked....

Micki and Wesley Seigneur took a once and a lifetime vacation to Africa when they visited Kenya, Tanzania and Rwanda. While in Africa they realized how different life is there. Micki And Wesley interacted with children through soccer at an orphanage in Kenya.

From privileged streets to the slums.

Kyle Cannelos, Current Events Editor
January 30, 2014

From the relative wealth of West Linn to the poor slums of Africa, Micki and Wesley Seigneur, sophomores, traveled across Africa from Dec. 26 to Jan. 8. The trip was primarily for fun, but while traveling...

“The Wolf of Wall Street” top movie of the year

“The Wolf of Wall Street” top movie of the year

Kyle Cannelos, The People editor
January 28, 2014

  “The Wolf of Wall Street” goes far into Wall Street corruption in this true story of billionaire Jordan Belfort played by Leonardo DiCaprio.  Belfort, a young aspiring stockbroker hopes...

“Assassins Creed Black Flag" features new additions to the open world gameplay, such as the ability to sail the seas and loot any ship seen fit. The game is set in the Caribbean in 1715 and like all games in the series it follows key characters and events in history while following the classic conflict of Templar’s against Assassins.

“Assassins Creed Black Flag” steals new hottest title

Kyle Cannelos, Staff writer
December 17, 2013

The year is 1715 and you are a privateer by the name of Edward Kenway (voice of Roger Craig Smith) in the latest edition of the assassin’s series, “Assassins Creed Black Flag.”  The overall conflict...

The new bridge has been under heavy construction sense 2010 and will not be completed until 2015.  The job bridge has created many jobs for the community and is Americas largest car-less commuting bridge.

New Bridge in Portland has support of the community

Kyle Cannelos
December 16, 2013

      The Portland-Milwaukie Light Rail Transit Project will create a light rail alignment that travels 7.3 miles, connecting inner Southeast Portland, Milwaukie and North Clackamas...

“Thor the Dark World” competes for hottest title

“Thor the Dark World” competes for hottest title

Kyle Cannelos, Staff writer
December 10, 2013

Before the light there was darkness in “Thor the Dark World.”Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) is the ruler of the Dark Elves.  The Dark Elves thrive on darkness and are suffering in the light. Malekith...

Red Cross Club holds a Letters For Hope Drive

Red Cross Club holds a Letters For Hope Drive

Kyle Cannelos
November 18, 2013

The Red Cross Club holds events to help with community, nation and world problems once a month.  This month the Red Cross Club is preparing for a Letters For Hope Drive. In which, students write letters...

“Ender’s Game” features an explosive plot

“Ender’s Game” features an explosive plot

Kyle Cannelos, The People editor
November 13, 2013

The fate of the universe lies in the hands of a child in “Enders Game,” the new release. Ever since the Formic’s, an alien race, attempted to destroy humanity, the worlds’ International Military...

Eclipse Fails to Purchase Oregon City Mill

Eclipse Fails to Purchase Oregon City Mill

Kyle Cannelos, Staff writer
November 8, 2013

The Blue Heron Paper Mill in Oregon City closed down on Feb. 23, 2011 leaving 175 unemployed.  Since the closure, the site where the mill is based remains empty.  It wasn’t until this year that a plan...

The movie featured a rock star cast but failed to entertain. This was a result of lack of character description and a confusing plot. The plot was confusing because it jumped from one setting to another.

Even with a rockstar cast, “The Counselor” is mediocre at best

Kyle Cannelos
November 6, 2013

“The Counselor,” a suspenseful thriller with a rock star cast and writing crew, is very confusing. The film stars Michael Fassbender as a big shot, unnamed lawyer only referred to as the counselor. ...

Colleges Demand Extra Circular Activity

Kyle Cannelos
October 28, 2013

  Oregon colleges, and colleges across the nation are looking at test scores, an individual’s academic curriculum and an insight resume. But, college acceptance rates are also decreasing according...

New National Math Honors Society offers scholarship opportunity and fierce math competition

New National Math Honors Society offers scholarship opportunity and fierce math competition

Kyle Cannelos
October 28, 2013

A new honor society has emerged at school and much like the National Honor Society, scholarships are offered and colleges do recognize them.  The National Math Honors Society otherwise known as Mu Alpha...

Grand Theft Auto V steals hottest new game honors

Grand Theft Auto V steals hottest new game honors

Kyle Cannelos
October 8, 2013

GTA V has been one of the most anticipated games of the year breaking records in sales.  Fast cars, organized crime and bank heists are all part of this year’s hottest new release, “Grand Theft...

Nowlin's 20 years in the district

Nowlin’s 20 years in the district

Kyle Cannelos
September 24, 2013

“What’s my favorite part about my job?  I love the children and watching them succeed,” Judy Nowlin, West Linn High School special education teacher, said. Nowlin has been working in the West...

“Les Miserables” returns to the big screen with a bang

Kyle Cannelos
January 25, 2013

The must see movie of the year, “Les Miserables” is a story of love, passion, courage, sacrifice, redemption and forgiveness. Overall, the movie’s theme is the survival of human spirit and is based...

The ZigZag Inn a convenient location for winter sports

Kyle Cannelos
January 24, 2013

The ZigZag Inn is a family-owned business established in 1927 in Zigzag, of off Highway 26.  It is approximately 15 minutes from Mt. Hood.  Its location makes it a convenient place for those who are...

The Young Life House taking away school profit

Kyle Cannelos
December 10, 2012

Since the beginning of October, every week from Tuesday through Thursday there is a reduced amount of students eating lunch at the cafeteria.  This is due to The Young Life House just down the street...

Oregon Ducks finish the season ranked fifth

Kyle Cannelos
November 30, 2012

The battleground for this year’s Civil War took place at Oregon State’s Reser Stadium, and despite the Beavers keeping close until the second half, the Ducks ran away with a final score of 48-24. This...

Varsity boys soccer currently at the peak of the season

Varsity boys soccer currently at the peak of the season

Kyle Cannelos
October 30, 2012

The boys soccer team was triumphant in most recent games on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18. Against Canby, The lions won 5-4, followed by a victory against Lakeridge on Oct. 18, 2-1. So far this season the team has...

Strikes in France stop ferry services to Portsmouth

Strikes in France stop ferry services to Portsmouth

Kyle Cannelos
October 19, 2012

On Oct. 2 a week long strike ended that lasted for about a week  in Roscoff, France about unfair working terms and conditions for crew members of Brittany Ferries. This event started On Sept. 21, when...

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