Washington Aerospace Scholars

This year we have a record number of students from Washougal High School entering Phase I of the  Washington Aerospace SCholars program, and hopefully they will all successfully attend the Summer Residency (Phase II) in Seattle this summer. The students will be starting the online work this week, and continue doing so until May.  

Congratulations to this year’s scholars:

Josh Banks

Jacob Bischoff

Anna Kellogg

Angie Steffanson

Austin Thompson

Tim Tranh

December Events

Although the month of December is short in the number of school days that we are actually in session, we seem to pack in a fair number of events.  I am very proud of the students and staff for many reasons, but especially for all that has been accomplished during this month.  I have attempted to provide examples of exemplary efforts and work below.

                                                         Festival of Trees

The WHS Readers Club decorated a tree for the annual Festival of Trees event that occurred in downtown Washougal.  Great job to Kim Dillon, WHS Librarian, Fran McCarty, Library Assistant and the students who make up the Readers Club.


Post Record Festival of Trees article

Washougal HS students and staff as well as all of the other schools in the district participated in the 4th Annual Stuff-the-Bus event.  Between Washougal SD and Camas SD nearly 61,000 lbs. of food were donated to the Childrens' Home Society.  This is an amazing event.  I am very proud of the entire district for their donations.  I am especially proud of the work of the WHS ASB students for their efforts with this event.  

Post Record Stuff-the-Bus article

The Columbian Stuff-the-Bus article

Washougal SD Stuff-the-Bus Information

Panther Success

James Maguire, WHS Senior won first place in the VFW Voice of Democracy Essay Contest. He won at the post (local) level and now moves on to the District competition. Members of the VFW presented the award and gave him a plaque and a $300 check. If his essay does well at the district level he can go on to the national level. The top prize is a $30,000 scholarship.  Great job Jimmy!

The WHS Chamber Choir sang at the Grotto Thursday, November 30.   I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to them during the day as they prepare and perfect their songs.  Below are links to a few of the songs they sang at the Grotto.

Song 1

Song 2

Song 3

Washougal 45, La Center 37 — Sara Brown hit two 3-pointers to help spark a big fourth quarter on Saturday as the host Panthers rallied for the nonleague win.  Washougal (2-1) outscored La Center 20-9 in the fourth quarter. In that period, Megan Townsend was 5 for 6 from the line and scored seven of her 15 points.  Maddie Down had 11 points and 15 rebounds for the Panthers.

Washougal 54, White Salmon 46 — Kendall Utter scored 17 points in the fourth quarter, including four 3-pointers, as the Panthers pulled out the victory.  Utter, a 5-foot-7 senior, finished with 28 points and was 6 of 15 from 3-point range. Sara Brown added 13 points and made two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter. After leading 30-28 entering the final period, Washougal outscored White Salmon 24-18 in the fourth.  Maddie Down finished with nine points and 12 rebounds for Washougal.

Washougal 80, White Salmon 30 — Michael McElroy scored 13 points, leading four Panthers in double figures in an easy win over visiting White Salmon.  David Crowley and Jaden Jantzer each had 12 points, and Nate Adams added 11 for the 3-0 Panthers.  Washougal led 28-9 after the first quarter and had 47 points at the half.  Isaac Bischoff led Washougal with seven rebounds to go with his six points.

Washougal 81, Stevenson 44 — The Panthers had three players score in double figures in the nonleague win at Stevenson. David Crowley had 13 points, Aaron Deister 12 and Jaden Jantzer 10 for Washougal (2-0).  The Panthers hurried to a 16-4 lead by the end of the first quarter and expanded it from there.