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Black Lives Matter JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net CHRISTINE MENGES chronicle2@countrymedia.net
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Several of those who took part in the St. Helens Black Lives Matter march and rally say they believe they are making a positive difference in stopping racism in America. An estimated 700 people participated in the event late Wednesday afternoon. The march began just a few blocks east of Highway 30 along Columbia Boulevard and slowly moved toward the Columbia County Courthouse in Old Town along the riverfront. The St. Helens march and rally followed those across the state and nation after the death of George Floyd, a black man who died while being restrained by police in Minnesota. As the marchers gathered in front of the Columbia County Courthouse, St. Helens High School senior Savannah Manning, a black teen, spoke to the crowd and read her thoughts urging those attending the event to help communities move forward in a positive way to end racial injustice. “I do feel like I have accom-
St. Helens High School senior Savannah Manning holds her fist up while speaking to the marchers gathered in front the Columbia County Courthouse. See video of her speech and of the march at thechronicleonline.com.
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Hundreds fill the street and St. Helens Plaza Square in front of the Columbia County Courthouse during the Black Lives Matter rally. See video and more photos at thechronicleonline.com.
2020 Graduation: Hope, Resilience JEREMY C. RUARK jruark@countrymedia.net
Smiles and tears, elbow touching instead of handshakes (for social distancing safety) and wishes of good luck were part of the 2020 St. Helens High School graduation ceremony Friday afternoon, June 5. This senior class experienced a ceremony like no other due to state and local restrictions and guidelines triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The graduation was held at the Columbia County Courthouse in the Old Town District of St. Helens. Seniors were driven to the side of Plaza Square, which fronts the courthouse. They exited their vehicles, walked to the steps of the courthouse. As their names were announced, they walked up the steps, received their diploma, walked back down the steps, had their photos taken, were congratulated by school board members and Superintendent Scot Stockwell, and then each senior returned to their vehicles and left. During their brief trip up and down the courthouse steps, family members were allowed to take Jeremy C. Ruark / The Chronicle
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St. Helens High School seniors were driven up to the side of Plaza Square, left, and walked to the steps of the Columbia County Courthouse. As their name was called, each student walked up the steps to receive their diploma and back down the steps to have their photo taken.
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