LHSAA Magazine WINTER ISSUE 2024
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IN MEMORIAM
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LHS c. 2012 On October 1, 2024, with confirmation by the Oregon Senate, TriMet’s Board of Directors welcomed JT Flowers, selected by Governor Tina Kotek, for holding high-level positions with local nonprofit organizations with missions focused on engaging, educating and empowering the community. In his new volunteer role with TriMet, JT will bring his experience with improving outcomes for youth and people historically marginalized to the full seven-member TriMet Board to carry out the critical work that keeps our region moving. JaVaughn T. “JT” Flowers graduated from Lincoln High School Class of 2012 and played on the Lincoln Cards basketball team. Though he grew up in Northeast Portland, JT attended Lincoln through the PPS language immersion program. After graduating from Lincoln, JT was accepted to Choate Rosemary Hall Private School for a one year pre-college academic program, where he raised his overall GPA and was admitted to Yale University. While attending Yale, JT founded the “A Leg Even” organization to offer low-income Yale students mentors, tutors, faculty connections, and other academic and social support. At Yale, JT won a Truman Scholarship to support graduate school studies for outstanding students preparing for careers in government or public service and studied in six different countries, examining the impacts of culture, class and institutions on policy and social change. After graduating from Yale, JT was among 32 Americans awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University in England and returned to Portland to work in the field office of Democratic US Rep. Earl Blumenauer, who praised JT in an Associated Press interview for being awarded a Rhodes Scholarship as saying, “He’s a very quick study, very good with people, an incisive listener who is able to translate that back to people who contact him and to the staff in our office. We’re excited for him, and we’re excited for what he’s going to do when he’s back.” Associated Press 2019 Rhodes Scholars After JT received his Rhodes Scholar award, he thanked his mother and his community for enabling his success and his scholarship in his Facebook post, “I stand on the shoulders of so many. Know that I will never forget that. Know that I know where I come from, and that all of my strength comes from y’all, I don’t know what this means for me, or what it means for NE Portland. But I am positive that this triumph is the triumph of an entire city, and a testament to all that my community has poured into me.” While attending Oxford University, JT received Master of Arts Degrees in both Music Performance and US History and is currently the Director of Government Affairs & Communications, Albina Vision Trust in Portland, Oregon. Click this link to learn more about JT's Bio and the Albina Vision Trust non-profit org.: JT Flowers/A Vision Worth Getting Excited About |
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2024 To continue honoring Lincoln High School's historical legacy as a permanent showcase for current and future LHS students and staff, please contact the LHS Main Office. |
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We have so many alums who have made a difference in our world! View the LHSAA Hall of Honor Recipients Click here! Honoring Lincoln graduates who have left lasting marks in many fields of endeavor and should be recognized to inspire today’s students in the Lincoln spirit of doing one’s best and always striving for excellence with integrity as embodied by Abraham Lincoln himself. Nominee Qualifications: · Graduated from LHS more than 10 years prior to induction. · Achieved outstanding success in his or her career. · Made a significant contribution to the community or to society. · Demonstrated distinction in professional, public and/or community service. · Demonstrated a positive influence on the lives of others. Email nominations to LHSAA President, Glenn McMath at glennmcmath@comcast.net Once a CARD... Always a CARD! |
LHS NEWS & EVENTS ________________ |
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 2021 LHS exchange students were from Jordan, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Sweden. Ella Rasmussen, Nina Durner, Jan Stedler, Marco Interlici, Federica Soffientini, Iria Maria Saez de Tejada Ruiz and Lama Issa. (Bottom row) Federica Sapporiti, Alice Svanberg and Marta Olavarrieta. |
CONTACT For more information Portland Pearl Rotary Club Youth Exchange Officer Bob Turner at prsturner@comcast.net
All Information and Applications Available on-line at Host Families | Rotary Youth Exchange - District 5100 (youthexchange5100.org) |
LHS FLOCK Z TV FUNDRAISING EVENT THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND SUPPORT FOR LINCOLN STUDENTS! Recap of FLOCK Z TV Event by Sarah Harrington Steve and I feel exceptionally grateful for 16 years in the Portland Public School system and for being part of a community that has included YOU! Watching kids like Miles progress from the Chapman Elementary Talent Show to the FLOCK ZTV stage has been a privilege. While he found his wings in performing arts, we’ve witnessed the classes of ‘21 of ’24 taking flight in fashion, debate, athletics, social justice, culinary arts, communications, business, languages, core coursework, and more. While we have a touch of Senioritis, we wish to go back, slow it down, and watch it all again. Your time and talents have helped many blossom. When times feel hard, we hope you remember to sit with that. |
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