Category Education

It’s a party!

PHOTOS BY GINI DAVIS Back-to-school necessities, food and fun aplenty greeted families at Creswell’s 15th annual Party in the Park last weekend in Holt Park. Within two hours, 290 of 320 free backpacks stuffed with school supplies were given to local K-12 students. The remainder,…

CHS 1959 reunion

Sam and Pam Lunas (and James Dean) at the Creswell High School Class of 1959 reunion. Kay Higdon Approximately one-third of the Creswell High School Class of 1959 were able to come together for their 60th reunion in late July. They enjoyed a dinner on…

Not charity’

In 2019 and 2018, Creswell Clubhouse, an after-school/summer program for kids directed by Laura Rariden, received a portion of the City of Creswell’s budgeted community service funds, distributed through Creswell First! Photo Provided/Jenni Donley By GINI DAVIS Community Editor The City of Creswell has supported…

Thurston teacher’s new series debuts

Thurston High School English teacher William Ritter is a New York Times Bestselling Author for his ”Jackaby” series. His new series, ”The Oddmire,” debuted in July. Aliya Hall/The Creswell Chronicle Family, belonging and … goblins? These are the themes in local author William Ritter’s new…

Rope. Dance. Demolish. All in a day’s work for Bones

Levi Bones, a 2019 Creswell graduate and CHS equestrian team member, ropes a calf in just 4.863 seconds, the fastest catch of the day in Breakaway Roping while competing in the regional Pacific Northwest Invitational Championship, held June 14-16 in Redmond. Photo provided/Stalnakers Just give…

Culp rocks into elite songwriting school

Katie Culp at Creswell High School’s year end talent show, Spring Jam. Chronicle File She’s written more songs than she can count, has been performing original pieces – as a vocalist and instrumentalist – since she was 14, has scored original music for a full…

Activities help kids explore Earth’s ‘place in space’

Owen Moran proudly displays his ”building with balance” structure during a Summer Reading Program event exploring what makes Earth so special and how to keep it that way. Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle Ever wonder about Earth’s place in space, what makes our planet special and…

Kindergarten grads ‘bear’ down, look to 2031

Kindergartners (from left, front) Lelainia Zintz-Williams, Brennan Gwaltney, Alyana Akers, Kyle Dappert, Barrett Hamilton and Kali Roberts dance to ”I’m a Gummy Bear” while performing a set of teddy bear-themed songs during Creslane’s annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle With temperatures no longer…

In hot gym, warm words mark the day as CMS promotes ‘Class of 2023’

School board member Lacey Risdal hugs her daughter, Jordynn, as she presents her eighth-grade promotion certificate. Gini Davis/The Creswell Chronicle Packed with their families and other well-wishers into the un-airconditioned gym of Creswell Middle School, the high school graduating class of 2023 endured the sweltering…

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