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Redmond boys win IMC, girls second in swimming
by the bulletin staff
Redmond’s Molly
Konop swims the
breaststroke in this file
photo. Saturday, fresh-
man Konop led the
Redmond girls, win-
ning both the 200 IM
(2:20.69) and the 100
breaststroke (1:09.27)
in meet-record times at
Hood River.
The Redmond boys won the
5A Intermountain Conference
swimming championships on
Saturday in Hood River, and the
Redmond girls finished second.
The Panther boys won with 89
points. Ridgeview finished fifth
with 13 points.
Hood River Valley won the
girls meet, finishing with 94
points, ahead of second-place
Redmond (91). Ridgeview was
ryan brennecke/The bulletin
fifth (23).
Senior Ryan Konop led the
Remond boys, winning both the
50 freestyle (21.71) and the 100
freestyle (48.82). Konop is a four-
time IMC champion in both
events.
Colin Haywood also won two
events for the Panther boys: the
200 freestyle in 1:55.88 and the
100 backstroke in 59.66. The
Redmond boys won the 200 free-
style relay (1:37.14) and the 200
Redmond Proficiency Academy
outperforms in regional acting competition
From a press release
Redmond Proficiency Acad-
emy’s (RPA) Thespian Troupe
No. 7715 recently competed in
the annual Oregon Thespians
South Regional Acting Com-
petition, winning 26 ribbons
for excellence in numerous
acting categories, the greatest
number for any school in the
region.
The competition was hosted
by Central High School in Inde-
pendence, Ore., where students
were able to compete in-person
this year, a shift from last year’s
all-digital competition.
“Watching these RPA stu-
dents come back to in-person
competition amidst endless
pandemic challenges and see-
ing their hard work rewarded
was a true highlight,” said RPA
Theatre Director Kate Torcom.
“Ribbons aside, their profes-
sionalism, empathy and grace
in the room was unmatched.
They truly represent what RPA
is all about.”
RPA students ribboned in
the following categories, quali-
fying them for the State Acting
Showcase Competition at the
Oregon Thespians State Festi-
val in April:
Large Group Musical — Se-
niors Kendra McGuire and Ca-
sey James; junior Lydia Carter;
medley relay (1:46.93).
Ridgeview’s Drew Harding
won the 500 freestyle (5:48.38).
Freshman Molly Konop led
the Redmond girls, winning both
the 200 IM (2:20.69) and the 100
breaststroke (1:09.27) in meet-re-
cord times. Willow Messner won
the 50 freestyle in 25.25 for the
Panthers.
The Redmond girls won the
200 medley relay (1:55.97) and
the 200 freestyle relay (1:44.83).
PET OF THE WEEK
RPA Thespian
Troupe No.
7715 recently
competed in
the annual
Oregon Thes-
pians South
Regional Act-
ing Competi-
tion, winning
26 ribbons for
excellence in
numerous act-
ing categories,
the greatest
number for
any school in
the region.
Submitted photo
Submitted photo
sophomores Allie Smith and
Ruby Boland; freshmen Cohen
Flanagan, Talon Confer, Claire
Gray and Katey James.
Small Group Musical — Se-
nior Kendra McGuire; junior
Lydia Carter; sophomores Allie
Smith and Ruby Boland; and
freshman Katey James.
Duo Dramatic Exp — Se-
nior Hannah Jones and junior
CROSSWORD
Sarah Eng-Kryston.
Solo Acting Novice —
Freshman Nora Taylor.
Duo Comedic Experienced
— Sophomore Allie Smith and
freshman Katey James.
Group Acting — Senior Ca-
sey James, Senior Kendra Mc-
Guire, Junior Lydia Carter and
Freshman Cohen Flanagan.
RPA students also rib-
boned in the following cate-
gories, making them regionals
finalists:
Solo Acting Experienced —
Sophomore Nora McBride
Duo Comedic Novice —
Freshmen Talon Confer and
Nora Taylor.
Troupe No. 7715 next moves
on to compete at the State Act-
ing Competition in April.
Meet Kenia. Kenia was an owner surrendered
here at BrightSide.
Kenia is a crate trained and potty trained dog
who has a ton of energy. His previous owners em-
phasized that he is an amazing dog that is just look-
ing for a home with the time he needs. He is a lov-
ing and playful dog who enjoys hugs and cuddling.
Kenia is said to do okay in the car but can be a bit
wiggly on longer drives.
We do not think a home with cats is suitable for
him as his play behavior with them is chasing. Ke-
nia is a treat-motivated guy so it shouldn’t be hard
to win him over.
If you would like to meet Kenia please come
to BrightSide, 1355 NE Hemlock Ave, Redmond.
Phone: 541-923-0882.
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