Centennial Staff C-Mail
June 10, 2022
Valedictorians & Salutatorian for the Class of 2022
Congratulations to these Centennial School District graduating seniors who ranked at the top of their academic class for 2022!
Valedictorians (listed in alphabetical order, by last name): Cing Dim, Elizabeth Dimitrova, Jesse Fonseca, Jaden Gebauer, Makenzie Goshert, Owen Kalas, Taz Larson, Henry Le, Kevin Le, Cameron Lemke, Emily Moua, Kevin Nguyen, Maggie Redden, Apollo Scooler, Roman Sulza, Kim Tu, and Fardosa Yusuf.
Salutatorian: Summer Hubbard
Honored Educators
The following educators were recognized as "Honored Educators" by the Class of 2022 valedictorians. Also, check out the slide show containing speeches from students about their honored educator: bit.ly/chsseniorawards2022.
Valedictorian - Honored Educator, Location
- Cing Dim - Kathryn Holk, Centennial High School
- Elizabeth Dimitrova - Jennifer Loeung, Centennial High School
- Jesse Fonseca - Jennifer Loeung, Centennial High School
- Jaden Gebauer - Holly Reed, Meadows
- Makenzie Goshert - Breanna Ryan, Centennial Middle School
- Owen Kalas - Stacy Vanderpool, Centennial High School
- Taz Larson - Ross Cottrell, Centennial High School
- Henry Le - Patrick Fera, Centennial Middle School
- Kevin Le - Beth Lifson, Centennial High School
- Cameron Lemke - Ross Cottrell, Centennial High School
- Emily Moua - Karren Gilliland, Oliver Elementary
- Kevin Nguyen - Rowena Poirier, Centennial High School
- Maggie Redden - Adriann Hardin, Centennial High School
- Apollo Scooler - Jim Johnson, Centennial High School
- Roman Sulza - Jackson Bihler, Butler Creek Elementary
- Kim Tu - Emma Wood, Centennial High School
- Fardosa Yusuf - Clarissa Buchholz, Centennial High School
CTC Student Awarded Student Internship
Congratulations to Centennial Transition Center student Justin Ram for being awarded the Oregon Statewide Transition Conference (OSTC) Student Internship Program (SIP) Grant! This grant offers paid work experience in a competitive, integrated setting. We’re excited how this will offer Justin additional work experience and opportunities. Way to go, Justin!
2022 Triple C Award Recipients
Each year, Centennial presents Triple C Awards to honor employees who set a high
standard for others through their caring, commitment and/or creativity and who make a difference every day. The awards serve as a way to show the general public the positive efforts put forth by employees who go above and beyond the scope of their positions.
This year’s recipients include Kathy Field, an Educational Assistant at Pleasant Valley Elementary School, and Julie Fife, the Receptionist at the Centennial District Office.
Both individuals were nominated by their colleagues as exemplary employees of the highest caliber who work every day to support Centennial in being the best it can be.
Kathy Field, 2022 Triple C Award Recipient
Congratulations to Kathy Field on the Triple C Award! Kathy was nominated by Laura Nixon, Michelle Baker, Andres Aceves, John Naimo, Kayla Neill, Katie Slicho, Emily Kirstein, Jamie Reddy, Carey Ramento, and Holly Ellis.
Kathy has been with the Centennial School District since 1988. Kathy’s nominators described her as a trusted colleague who demonstrates integrity, a positive attitude, kindness, patience, and dedication.
One of Kathy’s nominators shared, “Kathy Field has been one of the most caring, hard-working, and enthusiastic Educational Assistants I have worked with in PE in the past 20 years. She goes above and beyond with her efforts to help students with special needs to engage, participate, and have a fun PE experience.”
Another added, “Kathy has such a heart for both the students and staff, and goes the extra mile to ensure that things can go smoothly for those who she works with. It is easy to observe how experienced and knowledgeable Kathy is in her interactions with students, especially those with special needs.”
Another nominator shared: “Kathy Field seeks out opportunities for her students to interact with each lesson in accessible, but challenging ways. Her words are nothing but kind, patient, and encouraging.”
At the June 8 Board Meeting, those that nominated Kathy shared stories and examples of the impact that Kathy is making for students at Pleasant Valley.
Congratulations, Kathy Field, on this special award and all you are doing to make a difference!
Julie Fife, 2022 Triple C Award Recipient
Congratulations to Julie Fife on this year's Triple C Award! Julie was nominated by James Owens, Lori Palmiter, Athena Franklin, Margaret Thran, Sonia Nelson Carranza, Angie Colantino, and Betty LaGrow.
Julie Fife has been with Centennial for over 25 years. Julie’s nominators described her as cheerful, patient, welcoming, kind, respectful, enthusiastic, professional, and knowledgeable.
A staff member who has worked with Julie for the past 17 years shared, “Julie goes above and beyond for staff, students and families in Centennial School District. As the Receptionist at the District Office, Julie is often the first Centennial staff member people come in contact with and she is consistently friendly and helpful.”
One nominator expressed that Julie is the “Smile of Centennial” and another nominator said she is “the voice when people need help and the smile that’s always there for you.”
Another nominator shared that Julie demonstrates professionalism, care, and courtesy, all critical elements that can make a difference in the experience of Centennial School District's patrons.
Those that nominated Julie spoke at the June 8 Board Meeting and shared numerous examples and stories about Julie's positive impact on students, staff, families and community.
Congratulations, Julie Fife, on this special award and all you are doing to make a difference!
Congratulations to Our Retirees
Please join us in congratulating our 2022 retirees! Their time and dedication to the success of students over the years has been invaluable, and we wish them the very best in their retirement. The 2022 retirees include:
Maria Aguirre-Cardenas, Karen Bates, Ted Boyd, Donna Cochran, Kevin Crider, Michael DeBoer, Trisha Dorning, Cheryl Doud, Eddie Erwin, CarolAnn Everett, Deborah Farrington, Tamera Hanel, Wendy Hazen, Lora Hilt, Debbie Hite, Shawna Hovey, Kristin Klotter, Terry Norman, Robert Olson, Susan Rohm, Rufi Soloviov, Gayle Speer, Annette Thompson, John Tidswell, John Waker, and Jeannine Welch.
Pictured below are some of this year's retirees and district and school administrators at the recent Retirement Dinner.
Also, click on this link to watch a video of Centennial students providing retirement advice to this year's retirees!
Please join us in thanking our retirees for their years of service to Centennial!
Centennial Educational Foundation - Closet Needs
The Closet run by the Centennial Educational Foundations is in need of new or clean, gently used shoes for Centennial students. There is a need for sizes ranging from youth size 11 to adult sizes. Tennis shoes are great! During the summer months, shoes may be dropped off at the Centennial District Office so they can be routed to the Closet.
Please contact Jody Bringhurst at jodybring@comcast.net or visit centennialfoundation.net for more information on how to make a donation.
Food for Families - Summer 2022 Schedule
Follow Centennial School District on LinkedIn
This year, Centennial School District launched a LinkedIn page! Click the link below to head over to our LinkedIn page and give us a follow. You can look forward to us featuring information about job postings and job fairs, school district news, and more. We hope to see you over there! https://www.linkedin.com/company/centennial-school-district-28j