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About The amplifier. (West Linn, Oregon) 1921-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 2007)
O ctober 2007 u<? experiences rm ecT new Teachers Features OPHER ERBIN______________________ Features Editor ^e; does a lunch date w ith Paul M cCartney, a junior clogging , a ballroom dancer and three guys nam ed Jonathan relate riS? and Nine new teachers join the staff w ith a w ide range of ion experience. r Haa nah tyih'ey A ge: 25 eac>Une: ------ <‘ r;‘du ,„ n ___ — i , Vl l. e ss/ a" d Pers«naJ Fitness. h h ig h School, you Wigh School in 2000. n°H n HANNAH WILEY obbies: in the car as loud m H ovies, and Singing journaling:) PHYSICAL EDUCATION One random fact that five older 'Oostj stsfers ¿ ^ P ie °ne hroi/,£ >er. a« d on« or: & e' ng a three SPOpf a a s/ can. d o n '* . Age: 26 o » a t h a n N bvm ^ SCIEN CE Name: Jonathan Neumann Teaching: AP Environmental Science (APES) and Biology Graduated from: Qiarles Jordan High School in Durham, North Carolina. I received my Bachelor in Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (biology, geology, and anthropology) from University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill in 1990.1 received my Medical Degree from Portland State University this past June. In high school you wereA*^**01 for: Having a large afro, wearing pajam as to sch ool, driving1" "ersoati " having three jobs, being a contrarian, and generally b€L j £goob . jA/dweeb. Hobbies: None - 1 am a new teacher! Who has time for hobbies? But really, I like to attempt to be handy around the house (because if you can't be handsome, you might as well be handy), brew Kombucha, read, garden, hike and generally be outside. Teaching: Spanish and ESL Graduated from: West Linn High School Class of 1999! Went to Western Oregon University - Class of 2003! Taught at Wood Middle School for three years. Worked at Willamette Primary School and all over the district last year. Currently a graduate student at Lewis & Clark In high school, you were known for: Won most inspirational senior award, Academics 3.9, Spanish, Music (sang “Brown Eyed Girl” to the May Day queen; good luck finding that video.) Hobbies: I like having a variety in my life! Running, skiing, snowboarding, jet skiing, snowmobiling, surfing, hiking, camping, traveling, going to concerts, going to the beach, cars, Park City Utah, dining out with friends, fall football, The Ducks, taking classes, laying in the fake sun-LOL, hanging with my sister and nephew, GO LIONS! One random fact that most people don’t know about you: I lived in Spain in 2001 — I just got my braces off before school after four years! I have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and IKEA rocks! JONATHAN P E A C H E Y SPANISH One random fact that most people don’t know about you:. There is a silent and invisible 'g' in my last name. Also, I was in a professional clogging troupe when I was 10 & 11 years old (The Apple Chill Cloggers) - Shuck that Oyster and Dosey-Do! »Jancy Monson iid-30s" ig: Biology and Chemistry in the Community lated from: Bachelor's Degree in Biology from UC Santa Barbara er's Degree from Stanford University ;h school, you were known for: Driving a plain white Ford Sedan ;d like an FBI agent's car, aka: "Agent Monson" les: Playing piano, attending and/or doing theatre, playing with Bubba and Austin. ndom fact that most people don't know about you: I teach kick 3n the weekends. Sips 1% A an , s c , V A i0* s o i v s c ie n c e 7 is & YEARBOOK £ » g Name: Joseph Glenn Rrake Age: 28 (29 on Oct. 5... I accept REI gift cards...:) Teaching: English 9 and 10, Yearbook. Graduated from: Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Biola University, Master's in Secondary Education from University of Phoenix. In high school, you were known for: Printing a picture of a chicken on the front page of our school newspaper. I was editor or of ui the mt, school paper A and, well, it’s a long story. Ask me * \ - " •’----Qam sometime:) Hobbies: I love to crochet beanies and sell them at Saturday Market, listen to Dodger games on the internet, play “Settlers of Katan” with my lovely wife, Shatrine, watch my dog, Johnny Cash, pummel into the waves on the beach, dominate in my fantasy baseball league. ^chee; sy * » 0 » a b o ut Name:Jonathan Peachey J athlete Name: Stephanie Yurasits Age: 26 Teaching: Trigonometry, Advanced Algebra and Geometry Graduated from: College of Charleston in South Carolina In high school, you were known for Best dressed, always laughing, and friend to go to when need sound advice. Hobbies: Hiking, running, photography, reading, writing, and definitely shopping. One random fact most people don't know about you: I have had lunch with Paul McCartney in London. y ° a :ih ave