Photo Essay
May 2008
with m em orial
Seniors in the Cultural Opportunity Renaissance Experience, or CORE, were divided into
groups, provided a mentor for guidance, and let loose for five weeks to make a difference
inside and outside the community. Projects ranged from raising money for the West Linn K9
Police unit, putting on a middle school dance to raise money for Africa, and raising money
for stuffed animals to give to Doernbecher Children's Hospital patients. Seniors in the
Environmental Construction Group consisted of Alexandria Namhie, Gavin Pugsley, Robert
Shternberg, Eric Shulte, Spencer Smith, Charles Steele and Makenna Wheeler. Their project
was focused on creating a memorial. With the help of their mentor, Ken Worcester, City Parks
Director, and donations from the West Linn Park and Recreation Department, the group built
a memorial at Fields Bridge Park featuring a fire pit and benches to honor Thomas Earhart and
Daniel Sawyer, seniors, who were killed in an auto accident in November.
Photos by Mafia Chong
Andrew Gracianette lifts a wheel barrow of
top soil. Additional members of CORE were
asked to help and took a field trip during
second and third periods.
Eric Schulte and Charles Steele, seniors, help place the fire pit with the help of mentor Ken Worcestor. The group wanted
an outdoor place where people could congregate while still serving its purpose as a commemoration of the lives of Dan and
Tom.
Nicolas Michels and Charles Steele mix cement for the base of the fire pit. The West Linn
Parks and Recreation Department was crucial in helping the group fund and organize
the service project.
Alex Namhie smooths out top soil over the
newly planted rose bushes. She and others
in CORE played a crucial role in planting
the greenery.
Lauren Bushnell, Destiny Schroyer and Dana Bush transport the rose bushes to the
park. The group chose to plant native species, like rose bushes, into their memorial
garden not only for looks but also for sustainability.