McKenzie School District

Hello McKenzie Families, As the last lessons are sent out today, Tuesday, June 2nd, students will have the rest of this week and beginning of next week to finish any work. We will be sending a schedule out tomorrow with times available to start dropping off text books, reading books, and Chromebooks to the school next week.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Danielle Melcher Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: Spending the weekend in Redmond with the volleyball team when we made it to the state finals. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular) : -Volleyball team captain for 2 years  -Volleyball First-Team All-League -Basketball team captain -Basketball Second-Team All-League -ASB officer for 2 years -High Honor Roll Plans for the Future: This summer I will work as a member of the hand crew for Mckenzie Fire. In the fall I will attend Oregon State University to study Forest Restoration and Fire. Message from Family: "Danielle, your desire to work hard, dedication in leadership, and role as a mentor have left me without words. Your contributions to our community, our school, and our family have been tremendous. I look forward to watching you grow into your future endeavors and what you contribute to this world. Go do great things!"

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you? Wednesday Dress Up Day (6/3): SENIOR DAY - Help send off our graduating seniors by dressing up like an elderly person! Weekly Challenge: Well Wishes to Graduating Seniors- Comment on this post a kind message or well wishes to honor our seniors as they embark on their next adventure. Student Spotlight: Share your hobbies, hidden talents, or let us know what you're doing for fun during this time of social distancing! If you want your school spirit photos shared to the school’s livestream and facebook page, email them to Ms. Christensen at corey.christensen@mckenziesd.org Go Eagles!

Meal update: We have four delivery days remaining: Tomorrow-Monday, June 1st; Thursday, June 4th; Monday, June 8th; Thursday, June 11th. Please remember to meet the bus at your stop. If you need to update your form use the link: https://forms.gle/H2QvduPi9VszfRzR6

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Katrina Drummond  Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: Staying a night in the gym for team bonding. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular) : -Most improved for volleyball in 2017 -Third Team for volleyball 2019 -Varsity letter Plans for the Future: I plan to head to LA and pursue my modeling career. Hopefully travel to do exciting shows and photoshoots! Message from Family:  "Graduation day is both an ending and a beginning… a sunset and a sunrise. It is a gateway from the past with all its memories to the future with all its possibilities.     It is a threshold to a new time in your life..a time to recognize all that you have accomplished this far, a time to set and achieve new goals, a time to look to the future, and make all your dreams a reality… now is the time to live your life to the fullest. There is a huge world out there with unlimited opportunities just waiting for you.      When you were a little girl we held your hand, guided you, and protected you as best we could. It’s time for us to let go of your hand now and trust in the strong beautiful woman that you have become. Spread your wings and fly. We love you. -Mom & Dad"

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Lola Seiler  Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: Running up and down the hallways after every away game in middle school. We would get back super late, and when everyone went inside to use the restroom we would all sprint down the halls in the dark. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular) : -OG Choir student award -3rd Team Mountain West All League Athletic Award -Basic participation awards -Ms. Clutch award for basketball and volleyball. Plans for the Future: Attend beauty school to become a cosmetologist, so I can support myself while I go to a University to become a grief counselor. Message from Family: "Lola,          Who would of known that you would grow up to be such an amazing person?? HA! You were such a brat when you were little! Let’s face it, you still are kind of :P. You experienced loss at such a young age, and it seemed like all through your life the losses just kept coming and coming. You learned from a young age how resilient you can be. You have developed into something so special. You are smart, responsible, kind, beautiful, thoughtful, talented and SO CREATIVE! I love how you giggle and embrace your dorkiness. You are there for your friends to be a good listener, even when your own heart is hurting. You fight just as hard as you love, any of your close friends can vouch for that. We are so proud of you for all of your accomplishments, hard work and dedication. We know that this is just the beginning and that there is nothing but great things to come your way. I have no doubt that no matter what path in life you choose, that no matter where you may go, you are destined for greatness. You are so incredibly loved, and you make this world a better place."

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT  Brook Caulley  Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: My favorite memory at McKenzie was getting to TA for the Kindergarten class this year. Working and hanging out with the kids was always the highlight of my day. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular) : -Varsity letter  -3rd team all-league in volleyball Plans for the Future: I plan to attend Central Oregon Community College for 2 years and then transfer to a university for a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Message from Family: "We are so proud of Brook as she graduates from high school. Through her work as a TA she's been able to brighten the lives of many children. As she pursues a degree and a career in early childhood development, I'm sure she'll brighten this world with all of the faith, hope, and love she'll pour into the next generation."

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Joshua Cornwell Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: Taking yearbook photos. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular) : Principals Honor Roll 2019-2020 school year. Plans for the Future: -Get a job to support myself.  -Maybe become a detective. Message from Family: "Congratulations! We are very very proud of your work over the past years, and we know you're going places in life. We're really happy and excited that you're graduating in 2020. We love you!"

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you? Wednesday Dress Up Day (5/27): HOLIDAY DAY - Dress for your favorite holiday – no matter what time of the year it is! Weekly Challenge: SOLVE THIS RIDDLE- "I have cities, but no houses. I have mountains, but no trees. I have water, but no fish. What am I?" Student Spotlight: Share your hobbies, hidden talents, or let us know what you're doing for fun during this time of social distancing! If you want your school spirit photos shared to the school’s livestream and facebook page, email them to Ms. Christensen at corey.christensen@mckenziesd.org Go Eagles!

Meal update: We will deliver tomorrow, Tuesday, 5/26/20 and Thursday, 5/28/20. Our last delivery day for the "school year" will be Thursday, 6/11/20.

Reminder-Tomorrow, Monday, 5/25/20, is Memorial Day, we will not be in session or delivering meals. We will deliver on Tuesday, 5/26/20 and Thursday, 5/28/20. Our last delivery day for the "school year" will be Thursday, 6/11/20.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT  Mae Delara  Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: One of my favorite memories was the first trip we took to Hoodoo Autobahn. I had never been and it was such a great experience. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular) : -Helped found the MRCS Garden Club. -ASB President and ASB Vice President the previous year. -Maintained Straight A's my senior year. Plans for the Future: I plan on moving to Albany to study at Linn Benton Community College for my first year or two of college, and then transfer to Oregon State University to major in Veterinary Medicine. Message from Family: "Mae, you are an amazing person and we are so excited to see the amazing person you are going to become!"

Student Spotlight: Elle put her knowledge of fractions to work by baking this amazing cake!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Cedric DeKlerk  Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: My favorite memory from Mckenzie was being a part of the band. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular): -John Philip Sousa Award -Principal Clarinet Player of Eugene Youth Symphony -Solo Clarinet Player Music in May -Straight A’s my senior year. -Pacific Luthern Honor Band Plans for the Future: -Attend the University of Oregon. -Professional clarinet player -International soloist Message from Family: "From the day Cedric was born I knew he was a very special guy. Speaking the Dutch language with him for the first two years of his life was so much fun. To this day, Cedric still has the accent, tongue, and technique, necessary to pronounce those guttural Dutch G’s. As a musician, and as a father, I saw Cedric as a fun kid playing with a keyboard and other music toys growing into a young man with a passion for classical music, absorbing everything from the intricate scales, the tempo, and rhythm changes, to get to know the background of those composers, who’s talent and inspiration are capable to produce some of the most beautiful sonata’s or etudes available. Cedric spends so much time in his room behind his computer on his clarinet until he gets it right. Hour after hour of practice will it take until he feels he is worthy of playing the piece for us and others. With the help of his music teacher(s), Cedric is on his way to go study under one of the world's leading clarinetists at the University of Oregon this fall. I have no doubt Cedric will climb to the highest level of what he would like to achieve, for his ambition reaches further and beyond what he currently is capable of. I can’t wait until the day I see him perform on the grand stage and I will be so proud of him, as I am of him now. Congratulations Cedric!"

Reminder-Meal update: Tomorrow, Thursday, 5/21/20, we will be delivering meals for Thursday, Friday AND Monday. Monday, 5/25/20, is Memorial Day, we will not be in session or delivering meals. We will deliver on Tuesday, 5/26/20 and Thursday, 5/28/20. Our last delivery day for the "school year" will be Thursday, 6/11/20.

Meal update: This Thursday, 5/21/20, we will be delivering meals for Thursday, Friday AND Monday. Monday, 5/25/20, is Memorial Day, we will not be in session or delivering meals. We will deliver on Tuesday, 5/26/20 and Thursday, 5/28/20. Our last delivery day for the "school year" will be Thursday, 6/11/20.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Rosemary Bugbey  Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: I made some of my favorite memories at McKenzie while being a teacher’s assistant for Betsy Gabriel in the high school library. She always shared stories and memories with me, and I looked forward to it every day. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular) : -Finished high school with a 4.07 cumulative GPA -Ranked 1st in class -On the Principal's Honor Roll from every quarter -Helped start the MRCS Garden Club in 2019 -Completed 70 hours of volunteer work at Riverbend Hospital in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Plans for the Future: I plan on starting classes at Oregon State University this Fall. I will be majoring in Political Science and Pre-Law studies, and I will eventually attend law school. Message from Family: "Rosemary, we are so proud of all your hard work in school and excited for you to start college at OSU. We know you are going to do amazing things!"

We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit, how 'bout you? Wednesday Dress Up Day (5/20): Wacky Sock Day - Time to rock your craziest pair of socks! Weekly Challenge: Who can blow the biggest bubble gum bubble? Student Spotlight: Share your hobbies, hidden talents, or let us know what you're doing for fun during this time of social distancing! If you want your school spirit photos shared to the school’s livestream and facebook page, email them to Ms. Christensen at corey.christensen@mckenziesd.org Go Eagles!

Meal delivery: Our buses are just leaving campus bringing meals today. Please meet your bus at the stop. Thank you.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT Galen Fox Favorite K-12 memory at McKenzie: Going on a field trip to Silver Falls State Park when I was in 8th grade, and being able to walk behind multiple giant waterfalls. Accomplishments (academic, athletic, or extracurricular) : -Phi Theta Kappa honors society member. -Middle/high school Principal's list from 6th-10th grade. -Cross Country team member from 8th-10th grade. -Wally Bullard Memorial Band Award. -Fabulous Four Award for Acting in a Safe Manner in the Cafeteria. Plans for the Future: Attend Oregon State University to pursue degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Materials through the College of Forestry. Message from Family: "From winter music programs to book fairs, Outdoor School to Mountain West, from dances to science fairs, salmon streams to the top of an old growth fir, Cross Country to Silver Falls; between Kindergarten and LCC, what a journey it has been!  We’re grateful for the many opportunities and the support that the teachers, staff, and community of McKenzie have provided for Galen all along the way.  Thank you and onward!"