June 05, 2024
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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.
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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.