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SHHS Music Program prepares for State

Originally published in The Chronicle Vol. 141

April 19, 2023

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St. Helens High School (SHHS) Wind Ensemble Band and Chor Leonis

Choir are back in the city after taking first place last week in the COWAPA League Championships.

The SHHS Wind Ensemble and Chor Leonis will both compete at the State Championships later this spring.

Background

The SHHS Wind Ensemble is an auditioned/director recommended ensemble.

The class objective is to learn and perform music of the highest level and quality possible at venues across the State. Students work to develop tone,

technique, musicality, and an understanding and appreciation of music through various exercises, drills, and musical selections.

The goal for all students is to leave the program with the skills needed to enter a college ensemble or play on their own after high school.

The SHHS Chor Leonis is the high school’s premiere festival chorus.

An auditioned ensemble, each member of this choir commits to a rigorous rehearsal schedule, along with weekly sectionals and personal practice time.

The ensemble tours around the Northwest, representing the school at music festivals, competitions, and through informed performances for the public. Members are required to perform at multiple concerts each year, at the high school, in our local community, and all over the northwest.

Magruder inducted into Agricultural Achievement Registry

Originally published in The Chief Vol. 131

April 21, 2023

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AColumbia County resident is among Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences inductees to the 2023 Diamond Pioneer Agricultural Achievement Registry.

Clatskanie resident Margaret Magruder is one of the 12 inductees.

She is a third-generation farmer who has followed her family tradition and devoted countless hours to the sheep industry in Oregon and the United States. As owner and manager of Oregon Shepherd, a wool insulation company, she has worked closely with OSU Extension, notably on research surrounding selenium, an essential micronutrient for animals.

Magruder’s family was always active in 4-H and her lifelong interest in livestock production has resulted in her helping improve the quality, economic impact, and natural resource management of animal agriculture.

Magruder has a history of service in industry and government, including the Oregon Sheep Growers Association, the American Lamb Board, and the Oregon Board of Agriculture.

In 2008, Margaret was given special recognition by the Oregon Leadership Summit for her efforts to achieve sustainable solutions that benefit rural communities,

the environment, and the economy.

Currently serving as an elected Columbia County Commissioner, Magruder

brings the same practical skills found in good farming to the larger Columbia County community, according to a release from OSU.

Courtesy from OSU

Registry was established in 1983 when the College of Agricultural Sciences celebrated its 75th anniversary. Since

the

has honored the significant lifetime contributions to agriculture, natural resources, Oregon State University, and the people of our great state. This year’s inductees include:

•Connie Cyrus – Sisters

•Keith Cyrus – Sisters

•Mike Darcy – Lake Oswego

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•Dennis Glaser – Tan-

•Conrad Jones – Bandon

•Margaret Magruder –Clatskanie

•Dr. Carol MallorySmith – Albany

•Dr. Stella Coakley –Corvallis

•John Nyberg – Newberg

•Kenneth Thompson –Tigard

•Juanita Wilson – Monmouth

•Lou Ann Wolfe –Hermiston

The College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State celebrated the lifetime contributions of the 12 new inductees to the Diamond Pioneer Agricultural Achievement Registry during a gathering April 13.

Courtesy photo from Aaron Augustus

The SHHS Wind Ensemble performing.

Courtesy photo from Jeanelle Clark

The SHHS Chor Leonis Choir preparing to perform.

Courtesy photo from Aaron Augustus

The SHHS COWAPA League Championship trophies.

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