Joseph Charter School

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Senior Spotlight 2025 Lachlan Thompson A veritable whirlwind of creativity and critical thinking, Lachlan Thompson is a phenomenal writer and artist. Singer/songwriter Leonard Cohen once wrote: “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” Lachlan’s light brightens rooms, illuminates Japanese manga, and shines on the emotive corners of her experiences. She looks at the cracks in life and shines a light on them, revealing their beauty and rough edges, internal landscapes, and unique atmospheres. Next year, Lachlan will head to Southern Oregon University to major in film. Her advice: “Be yourself, and don’t let others bring you down.”

Senior Spotlight 2025 Joe Ralston A veritable encyclopedia of unique words and phrases, Joe Ralston is at once the class clown and standard bearer. With his impeccable sense of timing, he would as fearlessly lead his class into battle with a stalwart cry at his lips as greet strangers with a welcome smile. In a word, Joe is a transition: always changing from one thing to another. But what never changes is Joe’s heart: he’s got one made of gold.

Emergency Response Training in process at Joseph Charter School. May 7th 1:30pm-2:45pm

JCS Parents: Please check your email for Emergency Drill information.

On Wednesday May 7th, JCS will be conducting a PK-12th grade emergency and evacuation drill beginning at 1:30pm and concluding at approximately 2:45pm. Students will spend time training in the classroom in the event of an emergency and then practice evacuating off campus to the Joseph Community Center for re-unification and attendance verification. We will be conducting this drill in partnership with local Law Enforcement and the Joseph Fire Department. Once we have safely evacuated campus law enforcement and the fire department will come into our building and conduct their own training exercises to clear the building and check for injured persons. We are very excited to partner with these agencies and prepare our staff and students for emergency situations. If you have any questions please contact Superintendent Lance Homan or Principal Jason Gorham at 541-432-7311. During the drill if you need to make contact to pick up your student please call Lance Homan at 541-263-1739. Jason Gorham 5-12 Principal Joseph Charter School

Senior Spotlight 2025 Lucas Goodrich Like that trusty set of tires with deep tread that can get you there and back again through rough terrain, Lucas Goodrich’s life is one of fellowship. Part Samwise Gamgee, part Aragorn, with a good dose of Gilmli thrown in, this courageous and loyal student is who you want by your side when times are tough, and who you want to share a meal with at all times. Next year Lucas will be leaving the Shire for Oregon Technical Institute with a running scholarship and an eye for forestry. Keep a lookout for this long-ranging ranger spreading good across the land.

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Senior Spotlight 2025 Casen Cunningham Forethought, fire, fearlessness. Unafraid of conflict, but not one to burn bridges, Casen Cunningham is an articulate arguer, a dialogical debater, a laudable listener, and a community service-oriented student who gives back to both her school and civic community in a variety of ways. Next year Casen will be attending the University of Idaho for Agriculture Economics and Pre-Law. Her advice: “Become involved in everything you can and don’t procrastinate!”

Senior Spotlight 2025 Justice Osgood This hunky lineman is a crusher of both fish and bologna. More likely to find Justice out trying to drown himself in his kayak than nose deep in a book, he found out early that being trapped indoors underneath fluorescent lights is a brutal injustice. Life is meant to be lived outside. Justice has started working for Wallowa Resources as a forest stewardship crew member and will continue focusing on outdoor-oriented work as he finds his way through the peaks and valleys of life. His advice to the younger classmen is to “Live fast and take chances; you never know if the fish are biting unless you go fishing.”

Senior Spotlight 2025 Jayden McNall A three-hog owner, a steel beast rider, a straight-up road king, nothing revs Jayden McNall’s engine more than an open highway, some sunshine, two tires, and a throttle. With a need for speed, this laid-back varsity football player, wrestler, and track sprinter can go from zero to a hundred under ten seconds. One of his favorite memories from his class was the coast trip from 6th grade. Next year, Jayden plans on going to EOU to pursue a degree in life, liberty, and the pursuit of pavement.

Senior Spotlight 2025 Adeya Moore With a van, an intuitive plan, and a desire to span the globe, Addie Moore is looking forward to the wide open road after graduation. One of the hardest-working pizza-flippers in the county, Addie’s work hours are only equal to the passion she holds for nurturing youngsters. A mainstay in the primary and preschool, she is a literal legend of love. After Joseph, Addie plans on traveling and spending time in the places that demand time to be spent. Her advice “Don’t take anything too seriously.”

Senior Spotlight 2025 Jett Leavitt Quiet, quick to smile, and focused, Jett Leavitt embodies the effort and will it takes to wear through pair after pair of running shoes. His devotion to his talent is as swift as the legs that carry him around the track. Behind him, all of the miles he’s run, training his body and mind for depth, speed, and strength, his mind is fleet as his feet: swiftly analytical and nimbly dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. Jett’s advice: “Once I complete a task, I forget. Like a bipolar goldfish, I will never forget how to change a car’s oil or fix a tire, but I couldn’t tell you what last week’s assignment was.” Next year, he will be heading to the University of Nevada for a year to study mechanical engineering.

Senior Spotlight 2025 Devin Schreiber A hammerer of heavy metals and a blacksmith at the forge, Devin Schreiber is bound to shape life into the most useful tools for living. This young rancher is twenty-four-hour workday-minded, but he also doesn’t mind kicking back and fishing when the cows don’t need him. Always with a smile, always with a can-do attitude, Devin plans on going to Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, to pursue degrees in ranch management and welding. A favorite memory Devin has from FFA was when they forgot him at Safeway during his sophomore year at State Convention.

Senior Spotlight 2025 Jadeyn Perin A quintessential rodeo queen, Jadeyn Perin canters through life with a flea-bitten grey at her back. Never one to back down from a challenge, she is also a crowned queen who cares deeply about kids and the elderly alike. Dedicated, dynamic, and determined, and no amount of dust and wind will keep her from riding into the sunset. Next year, she’ll be in Arizona at Pima Community College, pursuing a degree in nursing. Like the caretaker she is, she leaves this advice for students at Joseph: “Don’t let others’ criticism keep you from being who you are.”

Senior Spotlight 2025 Logan Simpson Fried, filleted, or fricassed, Logan Simpson is a dynamic, out-of-the-box thinker who has a mind for food and doesn’t mind the fast and furious work of flinging vegetables and meats into magnificent dishes of French toast, fried chicken, filet mignon, fajitas, and fettuccine alfredo. Logan says, “Take it slow because if you go too fast, you will overcook it.” Pursuing the low and slow perfect tempo of a well-cooked meal, Logan will be attending Central Oregon Community College to pursue a degree in the culinary arts master chef. Never afraid to ask for help, Logan is bound and determined to travel the world, make it on Gordon Ramsay’s cooking show, and become a Michelin Star Chef.

Senior Spotlight 2025 Dylan Rogers Visual artist, wrestler, and funky-floppy-hat-wearing Dylan Rogers always has a smile for his fellow students. A snack-snarfer, you can usually find him chowing away at his desk while working diligently and crushing his academics. One of Dylan’s favorite memories of his class was seeing Lachlan get accepted to Southern Oregon University. This selfless fanboy has a level of artistry and creativity that is phenomenal. Currently finishing up a mural in Mr. Scott’s room composed of different pieces of literature, no artistic pursuit is too much for him as he lives his life through art. Next year, he will be attending Southern Oregon University for an undergraduate degree in art, life, and animation.

Senior Spotlight 2025 Matthew Hoppel A modern Ferris Bueller, you’ll find Matthew Hoppel wearing brightly printed Hawaiian shorts and a t-shirt in January, with a pair of socks and flip-flops, a smile, and his shades on his head. His friendly, social, supportive demeanor leads to positive interactions throughout his school day. But don’t be fooled, he is also a divergent thinker with a passion for chess who enjoys flexing his strategic thinking skills and his ability to focus under pressure. Next year, Matthew will be attending Eastern Oregon to pursue math and fun times. Matthew’s advice to students at JCS: “Life moves pretty fast; if you don’t stop and take a look around for a minute, you might miss it.”