![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)
Local coffee shop stirs the pot
Neighborhood bistro has recently partnered with multiple charities helping people get safe drinking water across the globe
When you walk into the local Willamette Coffee House, you feel invited. This coffee house has grown very popular over the course of the school year, the Willamette coffee house is a friendly environment and is known as a place where you can unwind and get to your studies.
The Coffee House partners with local sports teams and they recently partnered with charities that provide safe drinking water for others across the world, this charity brings a religious aspect to helping others in need.
They dedicate some of their time to be partnered with the “Living Water International” Charity. This community coffee shop is a great way to meet new people, hang out with your friends, and study. As well as great service this coffee shop provides irresistible pastries at the right price.
Willamette Coffee House is perfect for all ages and has a controlled accepting environment.
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