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Page 12 The INDEPENDENT, October 3, 2012 University Fall Tours taking place now for high school students Thousands of high school students across Oregon will learn about their in-state col- lege options over the next month as admissions repre- sentatives from Oregon’s pub- lic universities kick off their an- nual Visitation Program. A statewide tour to engage and inspire Oregon’s high school students to explore their many degree opportunities, the Ore- gon University System’s (OUS) month-long “Fall Tour” launch- es on September 24 and runs through October 26. Tour leaders expect to serve approximately 25,500 students this year through the outreach events, an anticipated increase of about 5,000 students from last year’s program. Oregon high schools students from 265 participating public and private high schools will take part in Tour presentations, and stu- dents and school leaders are encouraged to mark their cal- endars to be sure they don’t miss the events serving their area. The public universities have coordinated the Fall Tour for over 25 years, and the presen- tations are important events for Oregon high schools across the state. Admissions repre- sentatives from the seven OUS institutions and one branch campus tour by van from Asto- ria to Lakeview providing key college information to high school students to encourage them to explore their college options. In addition to visiting participating high schools in Southern Oregon, Central Ore- gon, Eastern Oregon, the Ore- gon coast, Willamette Valley and the Portland Metropolitan area, the tour also includes “Campus Plan” events, at which multiple high schools vis- it an OUS campus to partici- pate in the Fall Tour presenta- tions. Oregon high schools that are not currently on the sched- ule of visitations, as well as home schooled students, are encouraged to attend one of the Campus Plan presenta- tions. Joe Holliday, OUS assistant vice chancellor for student suc- cess initiatives, praised the ad- missions leaders for this suc- cessful annual collaboration: “The Fall Tour gives high school students a chance to ask questions and meet repre- sentatives from every Oregon public university in one day, and to go home not only more informed but also inspired about their college futures. This is a great collaboration among the campuses that promotes opportunity for Oregon stu- dents across the state.” At each tour event, students learn about the unique offer- VHS Cross Country team excels at meet The Vernonia High School Cross Country Team attended the Oregon Episcopal School Invitational meet on September 18. There were 13 schools par- ticipating, with many of the best runners in the state in atten- dance, according to Coach By- ron Brown. Samantha Lindauer had a stunning win in the girls race in only her second cross country race. In her first race, she fin- ished second overall in the 3A/2A/1A pre-district meet at the Tualatin Hills Sports Com- plex. Said Brown, “It is virtually impossible to overstate what Sammy has already accom- plished this season. In just two races, she has established her- self as one of the very best in the state. We are so lucky to have her because she usually plays volleyball in the fall. She is a prime example of what can happen when you combine great talent with hard work. Our team is fortunate to have two of the best runners in the state with Lindauer and Nathan Fleck. Maina Martin from France and Rowan Cheney also ran good races for the girls. Jacob Medaris ran a great race, fin- Pet of the Month Find the pet that’s right for you at the Columbia Humane Society 2084 Oregon Street, St. Helens. Phone 503-397-4353 Open Mon - Fri 1 pm to 5 pm & Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm Hi! My name is Ribsy! I am a neutered, adult male, minia- ture poodle mix. 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The next two local events will be on October 6 at 9:30 a.m. against Banks High School at Stub Stewart park, and the Vernonia Invitational on October 18 starting at 4:00 p.m. ings of Oregon’s campuses as well as admissions guidelines, financial aid information, col- lege costs, and program offer- ings that can help and inspire them while planning for the fu- ture. Students learn from a general college preparatory presentation, have the opportu- nity to ask questions of campus representatives, and receive materials including the OUS Viewbook and campus bro- chures. The Viewbook, also available as an e-book online at www.ous.edu, provides prospective freshman and transfer students a comprehen- sive overview of Oregon's pub- lic university options, including profiles of each institution, a listing of all academic pro- grams, and information on ap- plying, costs, deadlines, and fi- nancial aid opportunities. Melissa Trifiletti, director of new student programs at Port- land State University, and chair of the committee that leads the Tour, said, “The Fall Tour is a great opportunity for the seven public Universities to engage with students about finding the right college fit, and an impor- tant collaboration with our high school partners. The Oregon University System is fortunate to have a variety of unique in- stitutions from small to large, rural to urban, and we encour- age Oregon high school stu- dents to take advantage of in- state tuition rates, as well as the tremendous range of pro- grams, campuses, and oppor- tunities right here in their home state.” The Tour is also a long- standing collaboration between Oregon high schools and all of the OUS campus admissions personnel to expand students’ awareness of the wide variety of diverse and quality programs that Oregon’s public universi- ties offer. The responsibility for coordinating the Fall Tour cur- rently rotates among OUS campuses every two years, with Western Oregon Universi- ty coordinating the events for 2012. The OUS Chancellor’s Office partners with the univer- sities to develop materials and disseminate information about the events. OUS, community colleges and private partners also collaborate to coordinate a similar tour but for prospective community college transfer stu- dents, Oregon Transfer Days, which will kick off in the Winter of 2013. A schedule of Oregon Transfer Days events is avail- able at: oracrao.org/oregon- transfer-days/. Put this new date for Senior Presentations on your calendars Save the date! Senior pre- sentations at Vernonia High School will take place on Wednesday, January 9, (new date) this year. Vernonia Veterinary Clinic Formerly Midway Veterinary Clinic Monday, Wednesday & Saturday 700 Weed Avenue Vernonia The tentative schedule is 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. for Class of 2013 senior presentations, are- na style, and the public is wel- come. From 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. there will be senior speeches with only judges invited. Questions, comments or concerns can be directed to Rachel Wilcoxen at 503-429- 1333, ext. 1383, or via email at rwilcoxen@vernonia.k12.or.us. Vernonia School activities for October Oct. 11 – VES Open House Oct. 15-19 – VHS Homecoming Week Oct. 15 Powderpuff FB Oct. 16 Volleybuff Oct. 17 Coronation Oct. 19 Football, Senior Night and Dance Oct. 20 – Vernonia PTA Carnival