Thursday, February 14, 2019


February 14, 2019

Congratulations to Owen Mckay and Logan Lewallen for WINNING “The Pitch” last night. The Pitch is a district-wide competition that is sponsored by Starbucks where students pitch a new idea or improvement for the Starbucks company. Winners are decided by Starbucks’ executives and management team. If you see Logan or Owen today, make sure to congratulate them on a job well done! 2/14

Greetings, the Manga Club will be meeting today at lunch in the Library to watch some romance anime. Hope to see you there!

Head on down to the Oly Lounge to check out our new Sprague gear in stock. Nike hoodies and t-shirts of all sizes. Stop in during lunch to see our selection! 2/22

Students, please note the following.  All posters, wall hangings, announcements or displays need to be approved by the main office.  We do not post items to the walls without administrative approval. 2/22

Key Club is doing the 1000 soles shoe collection from the February 14th-28.th
Show some love. Share your soles.  Look for our collection bins.  We accept all athletic shoes, sports cleats, and boots that keep feet warm & dry. No high heels or dress shoes needed. All shoes are donated to 1000 Soles that serves Salem and Keizer's children and teens facing homelessness & poverty. Consider your shoes one of the best Valentines you'll ever give! 2/28

Students, a Tardy Sweep is coming next week.  We will be handing out lunch detention slips for all students who return from lunch late on Feb. 21st.  Please be on time to all classes, your punctual attendance matters. 2/21

Chain Reaction is having a Valentine’s Day cookie decorating party at lunch in room 156.  We hope to get everyone in the spirit of love.  Come stop by and enjoy a Valentine’s day treat!


The Early Bird Deadline for OSAC Scholarship is due Friday,  Feb 15th.  Remember that by submitting by the 15th:
·        Students are entered into a drawing for one of several $1,000 Early Bird Scholarship Awards.
·        Students whose applications are incomplete or need edited can still revise them until 3/1. Applications submitted between 2/15-3/1 cannot be revised.

If you need to have your essay reviewed, please see Ms. Dunn.  2/15

In the spirit of Valentines day, the Oly Lounge is offering a buy one get one 50% today. We are also showcasing two special valentine’s day drinks! Come down during lunch and check it out. 2/14

Looking for love? A Blind Date with a Book is just for you! Pick out your special date in the library today! 2/14

Buenos Días Sprague! Feliz día del amor y la Amistad (feleese dee-ah day lah ah-more ee lah ah-mees-tad). Today at lunch the Spanish Club we ware celebrating love and friendship in room 124. Everyone is welcome to come by and join in the fun! Nos vemos at lunch!

Attention current juniors and seniors, tomorrow is the deadline to submit your CTEC application during the priority application window. Be sure to apply online on CTEC’s website by February 15th to guarantee that your application is considered for the program of your choice, and so that you can be invited to Signing Day in April.  If you apply after February 15th, the most popular programs may be full with a waiting list, but applications will be accepted through the Spring.  2/14

February 14th is not just Valentine’s Day, it is also the date that Oregon joined the United States. 

Oregon became a state in the Union in 1859.  It was agreed that it would be a non-slave state to prevent regional conflicts that would begin the Civil War the next year and a half.  At the time, all white men were allowed to vote:  other minorities were excluded—including women.  The document for statehood was voted on in Salem, the state capitol. 

Our state animal is the beaver, our state flower is the Oregon Grape, and our state bird is the Western Meadow Lark.

Our state motto is “She flies with her own wings.”  Our State tree is the Douglas fir.  Our state fruit is the pear, and our state drink is—you guessed it: Milk.   We even have a state nut (the hazelnut) and a state dance: the square dance.

Happy Birthday, beautiful Oregon!