The Japanese Program students are currently organizing the 9th annual Japanese Festival. It will be held from 11am to 3:30pm on April 25th (Saturday). The address of the event is 1201 39th St. Washougal, WA 98671
The theme for this year’s event is “Friends.” One of our first year Japanese students designed a sweatshirt for our Japanese program, and she used the symbol, “Friends,” and her classmates loved the design. In fact, we decided to use “friends” as our festival theme this year.
During the festival, the highlight event is always the cultural performance at Washburn Performance Art Center Auditorium between 1:00pm to 2:30pm. This year, we are inviting professional performers to share Taiko drums, Okoto string instruments, and traditional dance on the stage. The Taiko drummers are elementary school students from Portland, Oregon. They came to perform last year, and they are coming back this year as well. Their performance is inspiring for anyone to see because it vividly shows that they practice rigorously.
Moreover, there will be Kimono demonstrators, and they are the newcomers for the festival this year. They are Japanese ladies from Japan and volunteer to show their Kimono dresses and explain why and how they are wearing them. This should be very interesting because a set of Kimono dresses is very expensive and it is rare to see and hear the Japanese ladies reveal why and how on the stage.
At the commons, there will be cultural displays and demonstrations including how to experience a flower arrangement and calligraphy, how to learn Kendo swordsmanship, and how to create Origami paper crafts. There will be Japanese food dishes; for instance, Curry & Rice, Udon noodle soup, Okonomiyaki pizza, Green tea ice cream, Ramune drinks, and snacks. Also, we will sell raffle tickets. The prizes will be a gift certificate from Uwajimaya (a Japanese grocery store), Japanese products, and other items donated by local Japanese companies.
Everything including the concert tickets, raffle tickets, and food items are all under $5 each. Approximately 150 to 200 people attend the festival every year. We are looking forward to seeing you all!
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Rotary Scholar of the Month for April 2015: Christian Schicker
Christian Schicker was selected as the Camas Washougal Rotary Scholar of the Month for April 2015. Christian is a sophomore at Washougal High School and has a 4.0 GPA. Pauline Rule, Christian’s Honors Biology Teacher, says “Christian is an exceptional young man endowed with exceptional intelligence.” She adds that “He reasons quickly and accurately, making him an outstanding problem solver,” and that he “is a team player and works well with anyone.” She noted that Christian “is respectful, friendly, and goes with the flow, adjusting his focus as needed.”
Christian’s Spanish Teacher, Brian Eggleston, describes as “unique in his diligence, talents, and his desire to learn.” He also added that “Raúl”, as he’s known in Spanish class, clearly enjoys acquiring new concepts and skills, and he then applies them creatively for practice and self-improvement. In class Christian asks thoughtful questions, helps others in their learning, and sets a notable example of self-discipline and respect.” Eggleston also notes that Christian’s “positive attitude is contagious, to the point that any student he works with I know will come to understand better the material at hand and appreciate the interaction. His pursuit of self-improvement extends across the curriculum and to soccer, as well, where he is known as an excellent and reliable player to his coach and peers. Christian looks to new tasks and challenges not so much as obstacles, but rather as opportunities for valuable growth.” Eggleston also shared that “Christian is a fantastic asset to Washougal High School, and I know that here and throughout his future he will continue to serve as a uniquely positive example to those around him.”
Algebra II Teacher Rochelle Aiton shared that “Christian is a joy to have in class. He comes in with a smile with his homework completed, and ready to take on whatever the new day brings. He is not just intelligent, but thorough and thoughtful. He asks pertinent questions and helps his peers when he can.
Christian is the son of Linda and Harvey Goodling. Congratulations, Christian!
Christian’s Spanish Teacher, Brian Eggleston, describes as “unique in his diligence, talents, and his desire to learn.” He also added that “Raúl”, as he’s known in Spanish class, clearly enjoys acquiring new concepts and skills, and he then applies them creatively for practice and self-improvement. In class Christian asks thoughtful questions, helps others in their learning, and sets a notable example of self-discipline and respect.” Eggleston also notes that Christian’s “positive attitude is contagious, to the point that any student he works with I know will come to understand better the material at hand and appreciate the interaction. His pursuit of self-improvement extends across the curriculum and to soccer, as well, where he is known as an excellent and reliable player to his coach and peers. Christian looks to new tasks and challenges not so much as obstacles, but rather as opportunities for valuable growth.” Eggleston also shared that “Christian is a fantastic asset to Washougal High School, and I know that here and throughout his future he will continue to serve as a uniquely positive example to those around him.”
Algebra II Teacher Rochelle Aiton shared that “Christian is a joy to have in class. He comes in with a smile with his homework completed, and ready to take on whatever the new day brings. He is not just intelligent, but thorough and thoughtful. He asks pertinent questions and helps his peers when he can.
Christian is the son of Linda and Harvey Goodling. Congratulations, Christian!
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