October 8, 2014
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u.una cam era ,s u seu to capture me new neid and track at Jefferson High School in north Portland. The facility, made possible by NIKE, Portland Public
Schools, and many other supporters, was dedicated Friday at Jefferson’s first home game of the season.
Jefferson
Scores
New
Field
Celebration
ushers in new
era for school
The Jefferson High School Democrats
made the most of their new field Friday when
they beat cross-town rival Madison Friday
night, 25-0.
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Before the kick-off, Carole Smith and other
leaders from Portland Public Schools, NIKE,
and Jefferson gathered to celebrate and dedi
cate the new all-weather track and field, the
ninth completed project of “The 10 Great
Fields” endeavor.
The ceremony included a barbeque by
Cannon’s Rib Express and a mini festival
with games and face painting for the commu
nity.
Distinguished alumni, including Heisman
Trophy winner Terry Baker (Class of ’59),
joined others who worked together to create
the new track and field, including Jefferson
High School students, teachers, and staff;
and business and community leaders.
The renovation is the result of a commu- ruuioaii great ana Heisman iropny winner Terry Baker, (Jefferson High School Class of ’59) joins NIKE executive and former
Portland School Board member Julia Brim Edwards, at the festivities Friday to dedicate a new all-weather track and field at
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Jefferson High School in north Portland. Following the ceremonies, Jefferson went on score their first victory on the new tuff,
beating cross-town rival Madison, 25-0.
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