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June 05, 2024 Page 3 L ocaL N ews Gresham Firefighter Injured Fire Likely Caused by Candle 2023 Clackamas Community College graduate Celebrate CCC’s Commencement Ceremony Clackamas Community Col- lege will celebrate its 2024 grad- uates at a commencement cer- emony on June 14 for students earning degrees and certificates, Adult High School diplomas and General Educational Develop- ment (GED) certificates. This year, Clackamas Com- munity College is awarding 1,264 degrees and certificates, and 203 GEDs and Adult High School diplomas. The youngest graduate is 17 and the oldest is 75. Five-hundred-eighty-three graduates were on the hon- or roll, earning a cumulative grade point average between 3.5 and 3.74, 376 made the President’s List earning a GPA between 3.75 and 4.0, and 129 are graduating with a perfect 4.0 grade-point average. “Our graduates are not only students, but they are also parents, workers, caregivers, veterans, starting new or start- ing over,” CCC President Dr. Tim Cook said. "Graduating from college is no small feat. It takes dedication, persistence and grit. We are proud of this year's graduates.” The commencement cer- emony begins at 4 p.m. and takes place outdoors (rain or shine) by the Holden Industri- al Technology Center on the Oregon City Campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. For more infor- mation, visit CCC's Gradua- tion webpage. Established 1970 USPS 959 680 1727 NE 13th Ave. Suite 201 Portland, OR 97212 The Portland Observer welcomes freelance submissions. 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The Portland Observer--Oregon’s Oldest Multicultural Publication--is a member of the National Newspaper Association--Founded in 1885, and The National Advertising Representative Amalgamated Publishers, Inc, New York, NY, and The West Coast Black Publishers Association Publisher: Mark Washington, Sr. Editor: Shawntell Washington Office Mngr/Clasfds : Lucinda Baldwin Admin Coord : Quayuana Washington Creative Director: Kenya Anderson Web Editor: Zoe Holman-Kragero CALL 503-288-0033 • FAX 503-288-0015• news@portlandobserver.com ads@portlandobserver.com• subscription@portlandobserver.com Postmaster: Send address changes to Portland Observer, PO Box 3137, Portland, OR 97208 At approximately 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, Gresham Fire Department and Portland Fire and Rescue responded to the reports of a duplex on fire at the 1300 block of Southeast 182nd Street. Due to the quick work of the responding crews, the fire was able to be con- tained to a single duplex unit and no civilians were injured. This was a complex response as the nature of the fire evolved rapidly. During the incident, three Gresham Firefighters sus- tained injuries and were trans- ported to the Legacy Emanuel Medical Center. Two of the Fire- fighters have been treated and released. However, Firefighter Spencer Tejedas remains hospi- talized at this time. Firefighter Tejedas suffered severe burns on over 45% of his body. “Incidents of this nature are a harrowing reminder that despite our best efforts with robust train- ing and protective gear just how dangerous the job of a firefighter is,” said Gresham Fire Chief Scott Lewis. “Our hearts go out to the entire Tejedas family.” After further investigation, it has been determined that the fire was accidental and caused by an unattended candle. Courtesy of City of Gresham Firefighter Spencer Tejedas remains in critical but stable condition. He was tentative- ly scheduled for surgery Mon- day, June 3. The family wants to express their thanks for the outpouring of support they have received from the community. There are no further updates at this time. Bringing a Strong Foundation in Student Advocacy St. Andrew Nativity School Welcomes New Principal Please join us in welcoming Jo- seph Aguilera, our next principal of St. Andrew Nativity School. Joseph received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Inter- national Business with a minor in Theology at Loyola University Maryland, followed by his Master of Arts in Teaching at Boston Col- lege. He is enrolled in Fordham University’s Graduate School of Education and is a Ph.D. candi- date in Administration, Supervi- sion, and Leadership. Currently, Joseph is the Di- rector of Graduate Support at Brooklyn Jesuit Prep. He has ex- perience in teaching and served as Dean of Students at Nativity Preparatory School of Boston. He brings a strong foundation in student advocacy, leader- ship, restorative practices, and a deep understanding of our Jesuit charism and the Nativity Miguel school model. Joseph is thrilled to join the Nativity family. “I am a native New Yorker with Dominican and Cuban heritage. I embrace the ‘Cura Personalis’ philosophy, emphasizing comprehensive care for individuals and em- powering young people in urban communities. I offer a holistic perspective and work to trans- form society. It’s an honor to be Joseph Aguilera a part of St. Andrew Nativity’s rich history and exciting future.” Joseph will be joining St. An- drew Nativity School in early August 2024.
