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Madison Staten

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter

Throughout Madison Staten’s life, she has always had a passion and admiration for journalism.

“I love that journalists have the power to tell stories and hold the world to a moral standard,” Staten, junior, said. A journalist since eighth grade, when she was an editor, Staten has been an Amplifier staff member for half her freshman and sophomore years. “I have learned how to write with a professional style from editors and peers who have the same passion for journalism that I do,” Staten said.

Staten’s journalism skills have given her the chance to write a monthly column about the community for the West Linn Tidings. She has the opportunity to interact with and learn from professional journalists and publish her work.

Staten’s goal is to be an overseas correspondent in Israel. “I want to speak up for people who don’t have a voice,” she said.

In addition to Staten’s journalistic life, she is also very involved at school. She is a member of Link Crew which mentors and leads freshmen, she is on the Honor Roll, and is a member of the golf team. Staten also interns for a city council member, Thomas Frank, and writes about the meetings she attends.

Staten also has a deep faith that is reflected in her involvement at her church. She led a bible study for her golf team, volunteers taking care of children during bible studies, and attends a bible study at her church and another through Young Life.

Despite having such a busy schedule, Staten finds time to spend with her family. She adores her two younger sisters, Savannah and Emme, and her parents, Kelly and Dustin.

“They give me so much love and support,” she said. She enjoys having Disney marathons with her sisters and walking around downtown Portland with her family.

Staten continues to chase her passion for journalism this year by being a devoted Amplifier staff member. “I can’t wait to see what I’ll write this this year,” she said.

 

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West Linn ASB organizes events like spirit days, Survivor, and more. Next years ASB members share their visions for the school year.

2015-2016 ASB members look forward to a great school year

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
June 12, 2015

Davis Hayter, President What are your past accomplishments as a member of ASB? “I worked very hard on the Survivor videos this year, headed the tailgater for Homecoming, helped plan assemblies...

ASB adviser, Annie Kaiser, calls students to serve their community

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
May 27, 2015

When adults think about high school students, the first words they use to describe them typically has nothing to do with volunteering or community service. Annie Kaiser, this year’s ASB adviser, is working...

Circle of Friends undergoes renovations

Circle of Friends undergoes renovations

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
April 20, 2015

The Circle of Friends is a place to remember students whose lives were taken too soon, such as Kyle Curran, 1979-1996.The area is now receiving new life through the work of Leadership and WLHS alumni....

Speech and debate advances to the national qualifying tournament

Speech and debate advances to the national qualifying tournament

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2015

With only nine students competing in the District Speech and Debate tournament this past weekend at Lakeridge High School, they still placed third overall in the competition. Kayla Gadd, Joe Erickson and...

Three students shot at Rosemary Anderson High School in North Portland

Three students shot at Rosemary Anderson High School in North Portland

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
December 12, 2014

Three Rosemary Anderson High School students were shot near the main building at 12:15 p.m. this afternoon. The North Portland high school reports that one boy and two girls have been taken by ambulance...

All State Fall Sports 2014

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
December 1, 2014

All League Girls Soccer First Team:      Katie Moller      Inna Reichner Second Team:      Isabella Reichner      Kaitlin Wattles Honorable Mention:      Lydia...

Students volunteer at local business Gingerbread Traditions

Students volunteer at local business Gingerbread Traditions

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2014

When owner Cheryl Albers was diagnosed with cancer this past year, she did not know how her family operated company Gingerbread Traditions was going to fill orders for specialized gingerbread kits. When...

2014 Homecoming exceeds expectations New elements add excitement to Homecoming Festivities

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
October 30, 2014

From spirit competitions to a neon light dance party, 2014 Homecoming exceeded student expectations. “This year’s Homecoming was definitely the best one I have ever been to here at West Linn High...

Chloe Mankin, junior, created this art piece during her Portland Open Studio internship. Mankin is excited to be creating different and unique art forms with her mentor.

5 West Linn art students selected for Portland Open Studios Internship

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
October 24, 2014

Five passionate art students are sculpting their skill set through an exclusive two-week internship for Portland Open Studios. This internship pairs Chloe Mankin, junior, Sophie Passerini, senior,  Madison...

Dog wash raises over $700 for Girls Golf Team

Dog wash raises over $700 for Girls Golf Team

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
September 29, 2014

West Linn Girls Golf Team raised approximately 700 dollars at it’s semi-annual dog wash fundraiser on Sept. 20. This fundraiser was headed by Tami Archuleta, parent, and Molly Peters, assistant coach,...

West Linn Strong Week emphasizes acceptance and kindness

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
September 19, 2014

Fostering awareness, acceptance and building a supportive school community within the student body and staff, West Linn Strong Week, Sept. 22-26, was kicked off today with a surprise guest speaker, Donny...

Resource Officer Allister Bunch returns to WLHS

Resource Officer Allister Bunch returns to WLHS

Madison Staten, Staff Reporter
September 18, 2014

Returning as the School Resource Officer, Allister Bunch is a WLHS veteran, having manned the position from 2003-2010. He is excited to be back working at the high school level again. “The amount...

New location for Youth Music Project

Madison Staten
January 17, 2014

Less than a half mile from the original site, the Youth Music Project relocated to a larger building this past summer. Located in the Willamette area of West Linn, YMP opened its doors to the surrounding...

Spring plays casts announced

Madison Staten, Staff writer
January 10, 2014

Cast lists for spring play: “The Love of Three Oranges” a comedic fairy tale and “An Enemy of the People” is a drama set in Norway, have been announced. The Love of Three Oranges will run Feb....

Anatomy of a relatable novel

Anatomy of a relatable novel

Madison Staten, Staff writer
December 4, 2013

Written by Daria Snadowsky, “Anatomy of a Single Girl” paints a relatable picture for teenage girls who believe that romance is the answer to personal problems. A sequel to “Anatomy of a Boyfriend”,...

Speech and Debate brings home awards at weekend Oktoberfest tournament

Speech and Debate brings home awards at weekend Oktoberfest tournament

Madison Staten, Staff Writer
November 20, 2013

The Speech and Debate Team took a trip to the Oktoberfest Tournament over the weekend, taking the competition by storm at Tillamook High School.  The team made a trip of the Nov. 16th tournament, spending...

Teacher uses adversity to prepare students for life

Madison Staten, Staff writer
November 13, 2013

Let’s set the scene: Multiple classes of grade school children spend time, resources, and love putting together pumpkin displays at both Three Rivers Charter and Bolton Primary School this past October....

Officer Blain McKean offers tips to prevent electronic thefts

Officer Blain McKean offers tips to prevent electronic thefts

Madison Staten, Staff writer
November 4, 2013

In light of  the 11 locker room thefts so far this year, many students worry about keeping their valuables safe. Officer Blain McKean, student resource officer, is determined to keep thefts to a minimum. “The...

ROSS CELEBRATES ITS GRAND OPENING

ROSS CELEBRATES ITS GRAND OPENING

Madison Staten, Staff writer
October 28, 2013

After months of renovation, Ross Dress for Less, located in the Oregon City Shopping Center opened to the public this Oct. The 25,000-square-foot-space was previously occupied by Hallmark, Rodda Paint...

Speech and Debate places at the Silverton Novice Invitational

Madison Staten, Staff writer
October 28, 2013

The Speech and Debate Team made a name for itself at the state level at the Silverton Novice Invitational, on Oct. 12.  Anneke Hlady, sophomore, placed second in Poetry, Taylor Bosson, sophomore, placed...

How the government shutdown affects WLHS

Madison Staten
October 8, 2013

Monday Sept. 30--- President Obama addresses the government shutdown. For Washington D.C this is a big deal, but what real influence does it have on the students of West Linn? Besides a shortage of...

Senior only parking rumors dismissed

Senior only parking rumors dismissed

Madison Staten
September 26, 2013

With approximately 900 combined students in the sophomore and freshman classes this year, rumors have spread that parking lot use will be restricted to seniors starting next year. According to Mark Martens,...

Pearl Bakery Takes The Cake

Madison Staten
June 11, 2013

The trademark of truly savory restaurants is the line of people out the door.  However, in a time crunch, customers can’t afford to wait an hour just to be seated. The Pearl Bakery combines great food...

Students take advantage of expectations

Students take advantage of expectations

Madison Staten
May 15, 2013

David Hume Kennerly, winner of the Pulitzer Prize in photography and the official photographer to President Gerald Ford, Olympian Dan Browne, and professional baseball player Mitch Williams are examples...

West linn lions girls golf keeps rolling through the competition

West linn lions girls golf keeps rolling through the competition

Madison Staten
May 7, 2013

With a strong chance of winning the class 6A state title the West Linn Girl’s Varsity Golf Team has taken the Three Rivers league by storm winning each league match and is favored to win the district...

Speech and Debate takes State

Madison Staten
April 29, 2013

The teamwork of the Speech and Debate team showed in the many honors and awards they earned at the State Championship. Elise Brown, senior captain, credits the whole team for its success. “We have had...

Poetry out loud helps enrich students learning

Madison Staten
April 2, 2013

Seven finalists competed in the first annual Poetry Out Loud competition at West Linn High School on Feb. 27. Finalists gathered in Andy West’s room, language arts teacher, in the name of the written...

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